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$157,274$106 / 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

198 CHARLES ST

PETAL, MS 39465
1.5
Baths
1,484 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.
0.34 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

$157K
$147K low$167K 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.$5,410 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,552
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,100

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.52 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Petal Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Petal Primary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.8 mi
H
Petal High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

198 Charles St 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 less than 82% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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
$99K$618K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$157,274
CheaperTypical $237,398Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 198 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetal 39465Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,27418% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10610% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²39% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac10% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than196016% of homes30% of homes

About 198 Charles St

How much is 198 Charles St, Petal, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 Charles St, Petal, MS is $157,274 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $147,337 to $167,211. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 Charles St, Petal, MS last sell?

198 Charles St, Petal, MS last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 198 Charles St, Petal, MS?

198 Charles St, Petal, MS has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,484 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 198 Charles St, Petal, MS built?

198 Charles St, Petal, MS was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 198 Charles St, Petal, MS?

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

How does 198 Charles St, Petal, MS compare to other homes in Petal 39465?

Among the 8,512 homes in Petal 39465, it is worth more than 18% of them ($157,274 against a typical $237,398), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($106 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 1.25 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 33% 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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