Lowndes County property record for 208 5th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,544 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,472 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W450006800 |
| Primary APN | 61W450006800 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,544 sqft Total Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 3,080 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,464 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 3,472 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 017803 |
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| Street Address | 208 5TH ST S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701-5730 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 4,5 208 5TH ST S BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH OF MAIN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbus Central Commercial Historic District listed 1980 · 145 contributing resources · NRIS 80002284 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 208 5th St S acquired it in October 2008.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 GREENBRIAR DR, COLUMBUS, MS 39705-1404 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2008 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 5th St S was $5,286, up 1.2% 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 | $5,286.00 (+1.24%) | $32,358 | $215,720 Land $10,420 Building $205,300 |
| 2024 | $5,221.00 (+10.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,729.00 | $28,914 | $192,760 Land $10,420 Building $182,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 5th St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · alluvial fan flooding |
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 208 5th St S is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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