Service Station W/Convenience Store (Food Mart)Commercial
5259 HIGHWAY 49
ROME, MS 38768
0
Baths
893 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$284 (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.$2,299 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$304
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,995
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,299
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,326
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.48
38
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
7
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Service Station W/Convenience Store (Food Mart)
CountySunflower
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
Neighborhood · ZIP 38768These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.156
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.51
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,179
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,964
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
5259 Highway 49 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.
- Smaller than 93% of homes in Sunflower County
- Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Sunflower County
- Older than 83% of homes in Sunflower County
How it measures up in Sunflower County
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sunflower County.
Living area893 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 7% of homes nearby
Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger
Bigger than 32% of homes nearby
Year built1940
OlderTypical 1970Newer
Newer than 17% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sunflower County |
|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 893 ft² | 7% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.22 ac | 32% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1940 | 17% of homes |
About 5259 Highway 49
When did 5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS last sell?
5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS last sold on Jul 15, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS?
5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS has 893 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.
When was 5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS built?
5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
How does 5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS compare to other homes in Sunflower County?
Among the 7,797 homes in Sunflower County, it is bigger than 7% of them (893 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1940 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS?
The 2025 property tax bill for 5259 Highway 49, Rome, MS was $284. The county assessed it at $2,299.
Closest homes
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- 100 Mary St$74K252 ft · 3 bd · 2,352 ft² · Sold May 2002
- 100 Mary St264 ft · Residential - Vacant Land · Sold May 2002
- $169K333 ft · 3 bd · 2,853 ft² · Sold Sep 1997
- 128 Ferguson St$137K292 ft · 3 bd · 2,836 ft² · Sold Jun 2024
- 102 Mary Ferguson$81K359 ft · 3 bd · 1,645 ft² · Sold Oct 2007
- 254 Main St E$78K433 ft · 3 bd · 1,784 ft²
- $93K402 ft · 3 bd · 859 ft² · Sold Sep 2002
More homes in Rome 38768
- 128 Ferguson St$137K3 bd · 2,836 ft² · Sold Jun 2024
- 219 Mary St$93K2 bd · 1,249 ft² · Sold Mar 2024
- 156 Main St1,904 ft² · Sold $148K · Dec 2023
- 320 Main St$95K3 bd · 1,333 ft² · Sold Apr 2023
- $88K3 bd · 1,352 ft² · Sold Nov 2022
- 127 Clay Ridge Rd$189K3 bd · 2,207 ft² · Sold Aug 2022
- 641 Baltzer-Rome Rd$87K3 bd · 1,151 ft² · Sold Jun 2021
- 165 Main St S840 ft² · Sold Aug 2019
- 0.23 ac · Sold Dec 2018
- 317 Main St$86K3 bd · 874 ft² · Sold Jul 2017
- $96K3 bd · 1,400 ft² · Sold Aug 2016
- 310 Main St$99K1,359 ft² · Sold Jul 2015
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