Lowndes County property record for 242 Sylvan Rd, Columbus, MS 39702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,341 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 4.97 acres (216,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $201 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 55W180007700 |
| Primary APN | 55W180007700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,341 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,145 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 216,784 sqft (4.97 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 242 SYLVAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39702-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN RD LOT 57 9B |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | MASONIC HOMES SUBDIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
242 Sylvan Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 SYLVAN RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39702-3034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2026002811 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 242 SYLVAN RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39702-3034 |
| Document Number | 2026002811 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 2811 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40125 MCDUFFIE CEMETERY RD, HAMILTON, MS 39746-9669 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Sylvan Rd was $201 with exemptions applied, up 1.5% 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 | $201.00 (+1.52%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $10,733 | $107,330 Land $20,000 Building $87,330 |
| 2024 | $198.00 (-1.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $201.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $9,189 | $91,890 Land $20,000 Building $71,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Sylvan Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 69 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 69 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 126 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 126 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 242 Sylvan Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | 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 58 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 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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