Lowndes County property record for 608 4th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 2,165 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $279,202 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,582 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Refinance Jan 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W160110001 |
| Primary APN | 61W160110001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 2,165 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,189 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 722 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,880 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 74 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 608 4TH ST S |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701-6706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 608 4TH ST S BLOCK 7 09C |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOORES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| 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.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of April 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 608 4TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WILLIE E LATHAM |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer JTS & CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023 / 234 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Property Address | 608 4TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020230234 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023/234 |
| Name | WILLIE E LATHAM |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 608 4TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6706 |
| Document Number | 0020230234 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 234 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0002023473 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023/473 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 608 4TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6706 |
| Document Number | 0020191574 |
| Book / Page | 002019 / 001574 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| 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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| Address | 608 4TH ST S COLUMBUS MS 397016706, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6706 |
| Document Number | 20193945 |
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| Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002019/003945 |
| Name | JTS & CO |
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| Address | 4158 HIGHWAY 45 N, COLUMBUS, MS 39705-3348 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 11, 2049 |
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of October 23, 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 | $1,582.00 (+1.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $17,189 (+14.11%) | $171,890 (+14.11%) Land $13,140 Building $158,750 |
| 2024 | $1,563.00 (+26.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,237.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $15,064 | $150,640 Land $13,140 Building $137,500 |
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, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| 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.
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 | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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