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$103,970$86 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

296 READ DR

COLUMBUS, MS 39702
1
Baths
1,204 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$104K
$93K low$115K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,179 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,929 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,929
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,860

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
92
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
4
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLowndes
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 39702These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,907
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.209 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,744
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,230
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

296 Read Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Columbus 39702
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Columbus 39702
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Columbus 39702

What homes are worth in Columbus 39702

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$64K$486K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Columbus 39702.

How it measures up in Columbus 39702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 39702.

Estimated value$103,970
CheaperTypical $157,252Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,763 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 296 Read Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 39702Lowndes County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,97018% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8641% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²13% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac4% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198051% of homes54% of homes

About 296 Read Dr

How much is 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS is $103,970 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $92,730 to $115,210. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS last sell?

296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS last sold on Sep 2, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS?

296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS built?

296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

How does 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS compare to other homes in Columbus 39702?

Among the 7,791 homes in Columbus 39702, it is worth more than 18% of them ($103,970 against a typical $157,252), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($86 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,763 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1980 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Lowndes County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Read Dr, Columbus, MS was $1,179. The county assessed it at $7,929.

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