Lowndes County property record for 216 5th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 25,293 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.415 acres (18,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,412,780 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,450 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W450007100 |
| Primary APN | 61W450007100 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 25,293 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 14,549 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,090 sqft (0.415 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 134 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 216 5TH ST S |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | 216-224 5TH ST S BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH OF MAIN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| 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.
216 5th St S, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1100 POYDRAS ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70163-1101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 4604 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021004604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 5th St S was $4,450, down 75% from the year before.
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of October 23, 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 | $4,450.00 (-74.99%) | $27,215 | $181,430 Land $52,030 Building $129,400 |
| 2024 | $17,793.00 (-67.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $54,420.00 | $495,000 | $3,300,000 Building $3,300,000 |
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 216 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 216 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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