Jones County property record for 726 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 5,466 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.15 acres (93,654 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,337 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134P-31-23-002.00 |
| Primary APN | 134P-31-23-002.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,466 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,044 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 93,654 sqft (2.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 726 sqft |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Pool House | 728 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 726 N 5TH AVE |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39440-3413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KIRKWOOD ADD BLOCK A LOTS 17-18 & 19 |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKWOOD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| 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.
726 N 5th Ave is held in a trust since March 2007.
Source: Jones County records, as of August 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 460329, HOUSTON, TX 77056-8329 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 00207/2873 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 726 N 5th Ave was $14,337, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of October 31, 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 | $14,337.00 (+8.28%) | $81,438 | $542,910 Land $45,690 Building $497,220 |
| 2024 | $13,241.00 (+2%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,981.00 (-1.01%) | $75,865 | $505,760 Land $45,690 Building $460,070 |
| 2022 | $13,113.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 N 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 726 N 5th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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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