Lowndes County property record for 609 5th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $964 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W160111400 |
| Primary APN | 61W160111400 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,940 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,621 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Account Number | 016994 |
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| Street Address | 609 5TH ST S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701-6711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 1,2 5TH ST BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIGSBY & HOPKINS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1077 |
| 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 December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 5TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-6711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2004 |
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| Transfer Doc | 0000000354 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of September 1, 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 | $964.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,739 (+18.92%) | $77,390 (+18.92%) Land $7,990 Building $69,400 |
| 2024 | $948.00 (+18.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $800.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,508 | $65,080 Land $7,990 Building $57,090 |
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 27, 2025 · 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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