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$286,856
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 96How 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
Last sold for $70,300 on Sep 17, 2024

13538 HIGHWAY 501

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

Valuation

$287K
$276K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,300 · Sep 17, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$108 (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.$1,054 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,036
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,020

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySMITH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.70
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 400 ft²

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 · 12.8 mi
M
Raleigh High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 15.3 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

13538 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 more than 94% 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 94% 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$286,856
CheaperTypical $115,561Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1.7 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

How 13538 Highway 501 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Smith County
Estimated valuepricier than$286,85694% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.7 ac57% of homes38% of homes

About 13538 Highway 501

How much is 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS is $286,856 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $276,179 to $297,533. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS last sell?

13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS last sold on Sep 17, 2024 for $70,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS has 1 bathrooms and a 1.70-acre lot.

What schools serve 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

13538 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 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 94% of them ($286,856 against a typical $115,561) and its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1.7 ac against a typical 1.2 ac). Measured against all of Smith County, it is worth more than 78% 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 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 13538 Highway 501, Forest, MS was $108. The county assessed it at $1,054.

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