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$829,376$84 / 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 64How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

497 RIDGE RD

COLUMBUS, MS 39705
3 / 1
Baths
9,885 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.
5.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$829K
$534K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,148 (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.$76,470 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$764,700

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.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
27
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
93
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
87
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.5.30
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Vinyl Pool

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cook Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Columbus High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Columbus Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Columbus Municipal School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39705These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,447
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,718
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,882
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

497 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Columbus 39705
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Columbus 39705
  • Among the largest homes in Columbus 39705
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Columbus 39705
  • Older than 66% of homes in Columbus 39705

What homes are worth in Columbus 39705

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

This home
$76K$585K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Columbus 39705.

How it measures up in Columbus 39705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 39705.

Estimated value$829,376
CheaperTypical $226,492Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area9,885 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,155 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 497 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 39705Lowndes County
Estimated valuepricier than$829,376almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8415% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than9,885 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than5.3 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than197534% of homes41% of homes

About 497 Ridge Rd

How much is 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS is $829,376 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $534,455 to $1,124,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS last sell?

497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS last sold on Aug 17, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS?

497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS has 3 bathrooms, 9,885 square feet of living space and a 5.30-acre lot.

When was 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS built?

497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS?

497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS is assigned to Cook Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Columbus High School (high), rated D+; Columbus Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Columbus Municipal School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS compare to other homes in Columbus 39705?

Among the 4,201 homes in Columbus 39705, it is worth more than almost all of them ($829,376 against a typical $226,492), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($84 against a typical $104), it is bigger than almost all of them (9,885 ft² against a typical 2,155 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (5.3 ac against a typical 0.79 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1975 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lowndes County, it is worth more than almost all 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 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS was $9,148. The county assessed it at $76,470.

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