Lauderdale County property record for 5159 Birch St, Meridian, MS 39307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,081 sqft · built 1974 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,569 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26759 |
| Primary APN | 26759 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,081 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,081 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Patio Area | 49 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 26759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5159 BIRCH ST |
| City | MERIDIAN |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39307-9146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TANGLEWOOD ESTATES SUB LOT 26 LESS PT DESC DB 764 P.491 |
| Legal Range | 15 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | TANGLEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LAUDERDALE MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
5159 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Lauderdale County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5159 BIRCH ST, MERIDIAN, MS 39307-9146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002812186 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2812 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5159 Birch St was $1,569 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lauderdale County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale County |
| Unified School District | Lauderdale County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,569.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,746 | $157,460 Land $25,000 Building $132,460 |
| 2024 | $1,569.00 (+20.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,304.00 (+0.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,514 | $135,140 Land $25,000 Building $110,140 |
| 2022 | $1,302.00 |
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 5159 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5159 Birch St 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 | NTS UTILITY ASSOCIATION public/private · serves 5,103 people · EPA ID MS0380028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| East Mississippi Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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