Columbus City property record for 5541 Merle Ave, Columbus, GA 31909
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,500 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 188 006 010 |
| Primary APN | 188 006 010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | French |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5541 MERLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31909-4535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 6 BK C 1 THRU 26 DAVID EST |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID ESTATES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS EAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Columbus City records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 MERLE AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31909-4535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage RENASANT BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202228883 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14004 / 100 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5541 MERLE AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31909-4535 |
| Document Number | 0140040100 |
| Book / Page | 14004 / 100 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-007300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5541 MERLE AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31909-4535 |
| Document Number | 0140040000000103 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000014004/0000000103 |
| Instrument | 20220028884 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5541 MERLE AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31909-4535 |
| Document Number | 0124830203 |
| Book / Page | 012483 / 000203 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $143.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5541 MERLE AVE COLUMBUS GA 319094535, COLUMBUS, GA 31909-4535 |
| Document Number | 124830204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 012483/000204 |
| Instrument | 24738 |
| Name | RENASANT BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2048 |
Source: Columbus City assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Muscogee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,072 (-) Land $8,664 Building $68,408 | $192,680 (-) Land $21,660 Building $171,020 | |
| 2025 | $2,500.00 (+37.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,821.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,072 Land $8,664 Building $68,408 | $192,680 Land $21,660 Building $171,020 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
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 serves 229,000 people · EPA ID GA2150000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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