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$137,984$71 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1402 MELWOOD DR

FOREST, MS 39074
2
Baths
1,937 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$138K
$128K low$147K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$271 (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.$12,514 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,514
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,960

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.0.46
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

H
Forest High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Forest Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Hawkins Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 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

1402 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 more than 70% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Scott County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Scott County

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
$37K$366K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$137,984
CheaperTypical $103,554Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,937 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 1402 Melwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,98470% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7142% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,937 ft²79% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac19% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than197444% of homes42% of homes

About 1402 Melwood Dr

How much is 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS is $137,984 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $128,487 to $147,481. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS last sell?

1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS last sold on Nov 28, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS has 2 bathrooms, 1,937 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS built?

1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS is assigned to Forest High School (high), rated D; 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 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,455 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 70% of them ($137,984 against a typical $103,554), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($71 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,937 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1974 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 68% 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 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1402 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS was $271. The county assessed it at $12,514.

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