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$332,705$202 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $333,690 on May 28, 2026

1408 MELWOOD DR

FOREST, MS 39074
2 / 1
Baths
1,650 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$333K
$312K low$354K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$333,690 · May 28, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,443 (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.$23,402 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,411
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$231,710

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.0.17
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
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 ft²Patio · 120 ft²

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.

H
Forest High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Forest Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Hawkins Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 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

1408 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 97% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Scott County
  • Among the smallest lots in Scott County
  • Newer than 80% 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$368K

This home is worth more than 97% 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$332,705
CheaperTypical $115,832Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $85Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 1408 Melwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$332,70597% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20298% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,650 ft²68% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than199980% of homes77% of homes

About 1408 Melwood Dr

How much is 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS is $332,705 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $311,745 to $353,665. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS last sell?

1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS last sold on May 28, 2026 for $333,690, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS has 2 bathrooms, 1,650 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS built?

1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

1408 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 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 97% of them ($332,705 against a typical $115,832), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($202 against a typical $85), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,650 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1999 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 96% 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 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1408 Melwood Dr, Forest, MS was $1,443. The county assessed it at $23,402.

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