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609 8TH ST S

COLUMBUS, MS 39701
1
Baths
2,288 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.$522 (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.$3,193 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,193
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,280

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.39
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
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.
84
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyLowndes
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Franklin AcademyD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Columbus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Columbus Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Columbus Municipal School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39701These 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.153
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.12,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

609 8th St S 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Columbus 39701
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lowndes County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lowndes County

How it measures up in Columbus 39701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 39701.

Living area2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 609 8th St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 39701Lowndes County
Living areabigger than2,288 ft²77% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac23% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than196040% of homes18% of homes

About 609 8th St S

When did 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS last sell?

609 8th St S, Columbus, MS last sold on Dec 31, 1985, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS?

609 8th St S, Columbus, MS has 1 bathrooms, 2,288 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS built?

609 8th St S, Columbus, MS was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS?

609 8th St S, Columbus, MS is assigned to Franklin Academy (elementary), rated D; Columbus High School (high), rated F; Columbus Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Columbus Municipal School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS compare to other homes in Columbus 39701?

Among the 5,380 homes in Columbus 39701, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1960 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 8th St S, Columbus, MS was $522. The county assessed it at $3,193.

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