Lowndes County property record for 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS 39705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 9,885 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres (230,868 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,148 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56W060003400 |
| Primary APN | 56W060003400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 9,885 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,999 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 866 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 230,868 sqft (5.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 836 sqft |
| Utility Building | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 497 RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39705-5304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCH DST LT SE4 NW4 RIDGE RD |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC3 T18S R18W SE4 NW4 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
497 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 RIDGE RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39705-5304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 00201505300 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Ridge Rd was $9,148 with exemptions applied, up 1.2% 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 | $9,148.00 (+1.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $76,470 | $764,700 Land $52,360 Building $712,340 |
| 2024 | $9,036.00 (-1.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,159.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,056 | $650,560 Land $52,360 Building $598,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 497 Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 #2-HUCKLEBERRY public/private · serves 7,035 people · EPA ID MS0440080 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | 4 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 73 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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