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$177,917$60 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

17 JOHN WATTS RD

RULEVILLE, MS 38771
4
Beds
0
Baths
2,990 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.
2.3 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$178K
$170K low$186K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$66,574
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$53,259
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.53%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$111,343
SOUTHERN BANCORP BANK · recorded Oct 23, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,383 (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.$19,334 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,268
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,066
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,334
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,893

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
16
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountySunflower
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.30
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.Metal

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 38771These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.145
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,384
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.45 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,561
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,483
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17 John Watts Rd 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 85% of homes in Ruleville 38771
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Sunflower County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Ruleville 38771
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Ruleville 38771
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Ruleville 38771

What homes are worth in Ruleville 38771

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

This home
$38K$333K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Ruleville 38771.

How it measures up in Ruleville 38771

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruleville 38771.

Estimated value$177,917
CheaperTypical $114,960Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,385 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size2.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 17 John Watts Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuleville 38771Sunflower County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,91785% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6027% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,990 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.3 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than197469% of homes60% of homes

About 17 John Watts Rd

How much is 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS is $177,917 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $169,846 to $185,988. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS last sell?

17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS last sold on Aug 16, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS?

17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS has 4 bedrooms, 2,990 square feet of living space and a 2.30-acre lot.

When was 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS built?

17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

How does 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS compare to other homes in Ruleville 38771?

Among the 893 homes in Ruleville 38771, it is worth more than 85% of them ($177,917 against a typical $114,960), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($60 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,990 ft² against a typical 1,385 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2.3 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1974 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Sunflower County, it is worth more than 82% 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 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 John Watts Rd, Ruleville, MS was $2,383. The county assessed it at $19,334.

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