Yazoo County property record for 538 E Railroad Ave, Bentonia, MS 39040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,956 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-041X-02-004.00 |
| Primary APN | 4-041X-02-004.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Account Number | 17944 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 E RAILROAD AVE |
| City | BENTONIA |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.3 AC PT NW4 SE4 E OF RAILROAD AVENUE 234A/363 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNPLATTED LAND SECTION 2-9-2W |
| Jurisdiction | YAZOO MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 950602 |
538 E Railroad Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Yazoo County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 471, BENTONIA, MS 39040-0471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YAZOO MS |
| Property Address | 538 E RAILROAD AVE, BENTONIA, MS 39040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 E RAILROAD AVE, BENTONIA, MS 39040 |
| Document Number | 00552B/673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 552B/673 |
| Instrument | 240004671 |
| Name | BANKPLUS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2031 |
Source: Yazoo County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| Municipality | Bentonia Town |
| County | Yazoo County |
| Unified School District | Yazoo County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $8,766 | $87,660 Land $12,130 Building $75,530 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $7,816 | $78,160 Land $12,130 Building $66,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 E Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 538 E Railroad Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF BENTONIA serves 318 people · EPA ID MS0820002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| NETSPEEDMS Fixed Wireless | 439 / 251 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 10 / 1 |
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