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$117,132$75 / 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 69How 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

12860 HIGHWAY 501

FOREST, MS 39074
1
Baths
1,564 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$117K
$81K low$154K 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.$2,951 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,502
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,910

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySmith
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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
Raleigh Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 12.3 mi
M
Raleigh High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 14.7 mi

District: Smith County 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

12860 Highway 501 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 85% of homes in Smith County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Smith County
  • Older than 97% 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
$47K$390K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$117,132
CheaperTypical $115,561Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 12860 Highway 501 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Smith County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,13251% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7536% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²64% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac64% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than19383% of homes3% of homes

About 12860 Highway 501

How much is 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS is $117,132 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $80,555 to $153,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS last sell?

12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS last sold on Dec 15, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS built?

12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.

What schools serve 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS is assigned to Raleigh Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Raleigh High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Smith County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12860 Highway 501, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 51% of them ($117,132 against a typical $115,561), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($75 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (2 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1938 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Smith County, it is worth more than 15% 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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