Lowndes County property record for 48 Merle Dr, Columbus, MS 39702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,846 sqft · built 1981 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $449 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76W020201308 |
| Primary APN | 76W020201308 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,846 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 025167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 MERLE DR |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39702-7205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT NW4 NW4 S OF OSWALT RD |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
Source: Lowndes County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 504, MAGEE, MS 39111-0504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1981 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1981 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000670619 |
| 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 | $449.00 (+1.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,658 (+31.47%) | $76,580 (+31.47%) Land $8,000 Building $68,580 |
| 2024 | $443.00 (+35.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $328.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,825 | $58,250 Land $8,000 Building $50,250 |
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 Claims | 4 (1983–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
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 80% of the US · lower than 90% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 B WEST-OLD YORKVILLE RD public/private · serves 7,355 people · EPA ID MS0440103 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 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 |
| 4-County Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| 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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