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$245,744$158 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1697 HIGHWAY 42

PETAL, MS 39465
3
Baths
1,557 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.
20.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$246K
$235K low$256K 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.$7,990 (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.$77,390

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.19 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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.30
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 988 ft²

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 · 2.6 mi
E
Petal Primary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.0 mi
M
Petal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.8 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

1697 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 65% of homes in Forrest County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Forrest County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Older than 84% 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
$109K$573K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$245,744
CheaperTypical $244,998Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,557 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,636 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size20.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.23 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1697 Highway 42 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetal 39465Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,74451% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15865% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,557 ft²44% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.3 ac95% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than196016% of homes30% of homes

About 1697 Highway 42

How much is 1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS is $245,744 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $235,036 to $256,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS?

1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS has 3 bathrooms, 1,557 square feet of living space and a 20.30-acre lot.

When was 1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS built?

1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS?

1697 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 1697 Highway 42, Petal, MS compare to other homes in Petal 39465?

Among the 8,512 homes in Petal 39465, it is worth more than 51% of them ($245,744 against a typical $244,998), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($158 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,557 ft² against a typical 1,636 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (20.3 ac against a typical 1.23 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1960 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 65% 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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