Hancock County property record for 8530 Firetower Rd, Kiln, MS 39556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2012 Mortgage Feb 2012 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 071-0-11-002.000 |
| Primary APN | 071-0-11-002.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,134 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 8530 FIRETOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | KILN |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39556-8336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW 1/4-SW 1/4 11-7S-15W |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SW4SW4S11T7SR15W |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2085 |
| Census Tract | 30606 |
8530 Firetower Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Hancock County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8530 FIRETOWER RD, KILN, MS 39556-8336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2012 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 02012/1329 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK MS |
| Property Address | 8530 FIRETOWER RD, KILN, MS 39556-8336 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8530 FIRETOWER RD, KILN, MS 39556-8336 |
| Document Number | 02012/8547 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Book Page | 2012/8547 |
| Name | MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Address | JACKSON, MS 39202 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 57 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK MS |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Property Address | 8530 FIRETOWER RD, KILN, MS 39556-8336 |
| Document Number | 02012/1329 |
| Book / Page | 2012 / 1329 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8510 FIRETOWER RD, KILN, MS 39556-8336 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8530 FIRETOWER RD, KILN, MS 39556-8336 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8530 Firetower Rd was $772.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $772.00 | $8,109 Land $2,885 Building $5,224 | $81,088 Land $28,850 Building $52,238 |
| 2023 | $730.00 | $7,673 Land $2,738 Building $4,935 | $76,730 Land $27,380 Building $49,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8530 Firetower Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 31, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2005–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · Tropical Storm Arthur |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8530 Firetower Rd is high, ranking above 82% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 82% of the US · above 98% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CoastConnect Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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