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$280,492$124 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

1597 HIGHWAY 42

PETAL, MS 39465
3
Baths
2,266 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.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$280K
$265K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$508 (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.$12,588 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,880

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyForrest
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

H
Petal High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Petal Primary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.6 mi
M
Petal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Petal School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39465These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,767
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.169 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,850
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,088
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.62 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

1597 Highway 42 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 74% of homes in Forrest County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Older than 70% of homes in Petal 39465

What homes are worth in Petal 39465

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

This home
$107K$603K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Petal 39465.

How it measures up in Petal 39465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Petal 39465.

Estimated value$280,492
CheaperTypical $247,428Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 1597 Highway 42 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetal 39465Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,49264% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12418% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than2,266 ft²82% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than197230% of homes45% of homes

About 1597 Highway 42

How much is 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS is $280,492 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $264,804 to $296,180. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS?

1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS has 3 bathrooms and 2,266 square feet of living space.

When was 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS built?

1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

What schools serve 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS?

1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS is assigned to Petal High School (high), rated A; Petal Primary School (elementary), rated A; Petal Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Petal School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS compare to other homes in Petal 39465?

Among the 8,512 homes in Petal 39465, it is worth more than 64% of them ($280,492 against a typical $247,428), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($124 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,266 ft² against a typical 1,638 ft²) and it is newer than 30% of them (1972 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 74% 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 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1597 Highway 42, Petal, MS was $508. The county assessed it at $12,588.

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