Lowndes County property record for 197 Ben Christopher Rd, Columbus, MS 39702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64W000001600 |
| Primary APN | 64W000001600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,534 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 860 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Account Number | 020950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 BEN CHRISTOPHER RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39702-7306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SE4 SE4 SW4 CHRISTOPHER RD |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 406 |
Source: Lowndes County records, as of October 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 BEN CHRISTOPHER RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39702-7306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1967 |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1967 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000386335 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Unified School District | Lowndes County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,919 (+14.35%) | $59,190 (+14.35%) Land $20,630 Building $38,560 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,176 | $51,760 Land $20,630 Building $31,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 83% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | EAST LOWNDES W/A A EAST-OLD YORKVILLE public/private · serves 4,778 people · EPA ID MS0440081 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 4-County Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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