Benton County property record for 1679 Hwy 7, Lamar, MS 38642
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,260 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 18.5 acres (808,474 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,600 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,074 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-0090-17-000-049.00 |
| Primary APN | 1-0090-17-000-049.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,260 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 808,474 sqft (18.5 acres) |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,640 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 13900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1679 HIGHWAY 7 |
| City | LAMAR |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 38642-8206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW PT OF THE NW1/4 & NW PT OF THE SW1/4 DB 85-40 |
| Legal Range | 001 |
| Legal Township | 002 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
1679 Hwy 7 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1679 HIGHWAY 7, LAMAR, MS 38642-8206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SLESTA TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SELECT TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 206 / 649 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MS |
| Property Address | 1679 HIGHWAY 7, LAMAR, MS 38642-8206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00259/0323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0259/0323 |
| Instrument | 202000092 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MS |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1679 HIGHWAY 7, LAMAR, MS 38642-8206 |
| Document Number | 00206/0649 |
| Book / Page | 0206 / 0649 |
| Map Reference | BK 161 PG 272 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | SLESTA TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SELECT TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1679 HIGHWAY 7, 1679, LAMAR, MS 38642-8206 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1679 HIGHWAY 7, LAMAR, MS 38642-8206 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1679 Hwy 7 was $1,074 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of December 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Benton County |
| Unified School District | Benton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,074.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $15,755 | $154,910 Land $10,760 Building $144,150 |
| 2023 | $972.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $15,860 | $155,610 Land $10,850 Building $144,760 |
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 1679 Hwy 7 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2008 · 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 |
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 1679 Hwy 7 is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 76% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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