Jones County property record for 540 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 ba · 5,335 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119Y-06-02-002.00 |
| Primary APN | 119Y-06-02-002.00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,335 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,216 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,119 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 54,780 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 330 ft deep x 166 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 832 sqft |
| Pool House | 325 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 009614 |
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| Street Address | 540 N 5TH AVE |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39440-3411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6-8-11 EASTMAN GARDINER & CO ADD S 50 FT OF LOT 2 & LOTS 3 & 16 & N 10 FT OF LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 08 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDINER & CO ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Laurel Central Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1987 · 334 contributing resources · NRIS 86001908 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Jones County records, as of December 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 546, LAUREL, MS 39441-0546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002207124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 220 / 7124 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JONES MS |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 N 5TH AVE, LAUREL, MS 39440-3411 |
| Document Number | 220/7124 |
| Book / Page | 220 / 7124 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22007124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 799 NORTHWOOD DR, 799, LAUREL, MS 39440-2252 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 131 BASS LN, LUMBERTON, MS 39455-8979 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JONES MS |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 N 5TH AVE, LAUREL, MS 39440-3411 |
| Document Number | 219/2808 |
| Book / Page | 219 / 2808 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21902808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 N 5TH AVE, 540, LAUREL, MS 39440-3411 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 799 NORTHWOOD DR, LAUREL, MS 39440-2252 |
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones County |
| Municipality | Laurel City |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,644.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $54,379 (+6.8%) | $543,790 (+6.8%) Land $51,050 Building $492,740 |
| 2024 | $7,578.00 (+2.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,429.00 (-1%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $50,919 | $509,190 Land $51,050 Building $458,140 |
| 2022 | $7,504.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2021 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Mississippi |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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