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$109,944$97 / 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 94How 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

1208 MELWOOD DR

FOREST, MS 39074
1
Baths
1,128 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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

$110K
$103K low$117K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$6,091 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,091
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyScott
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 280 ft²

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

H
Forest High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Forest Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Hawkins Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Forest Municipal School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39074These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.14,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,041
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1208 Melwood 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 71% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Scott County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Scott County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Forest 39074

What homes are worth in Forest 39074

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

This home
$48K$416K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Forest 39074.

How it measures up in Forest 39074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 39074.

Estimated value$109,944
CheaperTypical $134,817Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 1208 Melwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$109,94429% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9748% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²30% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than196832% of homes32% of homes

About 1208 Melwood Dr

How much is 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS is $109,944 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $103,298 to $116,590. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS last sell?

1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS last sold on Feb 3, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS built?

1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

What schools serve 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS is assigned to Forest High School (high), rated C-; Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Hawkins Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Forest Municipal School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1208 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 29% of them ($109,944 against a typical $134,817), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($97 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1968 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 31% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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