Lowndes County property record for 488 Ward Rd, Columbus, MS 39702 · Last verified December 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
| Square Footage | 1,500 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Lot Size | 60,000 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Garage | 880 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $394.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 63W080004001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,230 sqft 1st Floor |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab) Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 60,000 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 200 ft x 300 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
| Account Number | 020697 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 WARD RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39702-3209 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALSO LOTS 19,20 LOT 18 1I |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD SUBDIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-18 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Minor Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 405 |
Source: Lowndes County records · APN 63W080004001
Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 WARD RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39702-3209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Deed Doc Number | 0001338194 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lowndes County records · Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Unified School District | Lowndes County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $6,912 (+18.07%) | $69,120 (+18.07%) Land $8,140 Building $60,980 |
| 2024 | $388.00 (+19.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $325.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,854 | $58,540 Land $8,140 Building $50,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lowndes County (28087C), updated November 27, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 32% of the US · above 15% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,778 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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