Lincoln County property record for 140 Josephine St, Brookhaven, MS 39601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,500 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B87-07-3-051 |
| Primary APN | B87-07-3-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,679 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,035 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 15395 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 JOSEPHINE ST |
| City | BROOKHAVEN |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39601-2954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 &15' ON W SIDE OF LOT 23 LESS 50' ACROSS N END OF LOT 22 & W1/2 OF LAUREL ST 10/97 BATCHELDER SUB 0001 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | BATCHELDER |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
140 Josephine St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2015.
Source: Lincoln County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2145 BULLOCKS TRL SE, BOGUE CHITTO, MS 39629-3086 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1493 / 565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN MS |
| Property Address | 140 JOSEPHINE ST, BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601-2954 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020222001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20222001 |
| Name | BANK OF FRANKLIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Josephine St was $1,452, up 22.1% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Municipality | Brookhaven City |
| Unified School District | Brookhaven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,452.00 (+22.12%) | $10,240 (+24.24%) | $68,260 (+24.24%) Land $8,310 Building $59,950 |
| 2024 | $1,189.00 (-0.59%) | $8,242 (-) | $54,940 (-) Land $8,310 Building $46,630 |
| 2023 | $1,196.00 | $8,242 (-) | $54,940 (-) Land $8,310 Building $46,630 |
| 2022 | $1,196.00 | $8,242 | $54,940 Land $8,310 Building $46,630 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 140 Josephine St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 140 Josephine St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 90% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BROOKHAVEN serves 12,513 people · EPA ID MS0430002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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