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$39,844$32 / 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 56How 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

720 RAILROAD ST

COLUMBUS, MS 39701
1
Baths
1,241 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$40K
$22K low$57K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$54 (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.$330 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,200

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.50
67
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.35 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.13
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Stokes Beard Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Columbus High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Columbus Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 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

720 Railroad St 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 96% of homes in Lowndes County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Lowndes County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Lowndes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Lowndes County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Lowndes County

What homes are worth in Columbus 39701

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

This home
$25K$678K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Columbus 39701.

How it measures up in Columbus 39701

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

Estimated value$39,844
CheaperTypical $77,664Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$32
CheaperTypical $59Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,241 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,427 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 720 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 39701Lowndes County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,84414% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3211% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,241 ft²37% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac15% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than195032% of homes11% of homes

About 720 Railroad St

How much is 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS is $39,844 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $22,331 to $57,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS last sell?

720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS last sold on Jun 10, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS?

720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,241 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS built?

720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS?

720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS is assigned to Stokes Beard 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 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS compare to other homes in Columbus 39701?

Among the 5,380 homes in Columbus 39701, it is worth more than 14% of them ($39,844 against a typical $77,664), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($32 against a typical $59), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,241 ft² against a typical 1,427 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1950 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Lowndes County, it is worth more than 4% 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 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Railroad St, Columbus, MS was $54. The county assessed it at $330.

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