Hinds County property record for 838 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39203
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 5,440 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,457 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,094 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0110-0069-000 |
| Primary APN | 0110-0069-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,440 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,457 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Street Address | 838 W CAPITOL ST |
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| City | JACKSON |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39203-2609 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Legal Description | 30 FT N/S CAPITOL ST X 100 FT N & S IN SE COR LOT 4 & 20 FT N/S CAPITOL ST X 123.4 FT N & S IN SW COR LOT 5 BLK 5 MERCIERVILLE SUBN |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCIERVILLE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,20 |
| Jurisdiction | HINDS MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Poindexter Park Historic District listed 1995 · 164 contributing resources · NRIS 95000685 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
838 W Capitol St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Hinds County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4, JACKSON, MS 39205-0004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7130 / 7943 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 W Capitol St was $2,094, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Hinds County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds County |
| Municipality | Jackson City |
| Unified School District | Jackson Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,094.00 (+2.15%) | $10,778 (+1.63%) Land $1,641 Building $9,137 | $71,850 (+1.63%) Land $10,940 Building $60,910 |
| 2024 | $2,050.00 (+4.22%) | $10,605 (+3.68%) Land $1,641 Building $8,964 | $70,700 (+3.68%) Land $10,940 Building $59,760 |
| 2023 | $1,967.00 (-0.05%) | $10,229 (-) Land $1,641 Building $8,588 | $68,190 (-) Land $10,940 Building $57,250 |
| 2022 | $1,968.00 | $10,229 Land $1,641 Building $8,588 | $68,190 Land $10,940 Building $57,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 W Capitol St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 19, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 838 W Capitol St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | CITY OF JACKSON serves 189,673 people · EPA ID MS0250008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2021 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2025 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Jan 2020 |
| 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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