Lowndes County property record for 505 5th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,794 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,888 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W160102700 |
| Primary APN | 61W160102700 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,794 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,123 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,994 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 81 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 016897 |
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| Street Address | 505 5TH ST S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701-6709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 505 5TH ST S BLOCK 13 2A |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRYS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Columbus Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 9 contributing resources · NRIS 82003104 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
505 5th St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 505 5TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0020183283 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 3283 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 505 5TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6709 |
| Document Number | 0020183283 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 3283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 505 5th St S was $2,888 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of September 1, 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 | $2,888.00 (+1.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,520 | $195,200 Land $8,330 Building $186,870 |
| 2024 | $2,849.00 (+20.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,362.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,282 | $162,820 Land $8,330 Building $154,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 505 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.
The area around 505 5th St S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 362 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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