Lowndes County property record for 1603 5th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1975 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $644 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W170400300 |
| Primary APN | 61W170400300 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,355 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Utility Building | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 017415 |
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| Street Address | 1603 5TH ST S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701-7428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1603 5TH ST S LOT 5-H BLOCK 8 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOPPS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-H |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Columbus Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 9 contributing resources · NRIS 82003104 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1603 5th St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 5TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-7428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0020183277 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1603 5th St S was $644 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus Municipal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $644.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,234 | $52,340 Land $5,000 Building $47,340 |
| 2024 | $634.00 (-1.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $645.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,228 | $52,280 Land $5,000 Building $47,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1603 5th St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1991 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1603 5th St S is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.7% of Mississippi |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | COLUMBUS LIGHT & WATER serves 23,616 people · EPA ID MS0440003 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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