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$284,307$266 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

242 SALEM ROAD EXT

OXFORD, MS 38655
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,068 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$284K
$268K low$301K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,914 (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.$30,086 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,035
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$200,570

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLafayette
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
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.Patio · 240 ft²

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

E
Bramlett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 4.3 mi
M
Oxford Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Oxford High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Oxford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38655These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,766
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.122 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,404
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

242 Salem Road Ext 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 85% of homes in Oxford 38655
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Oxford 38655
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Lafayette County

What homes are worth in Oxford 38655

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

This home
$177K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Oxford 38655.

How it measures up in Oxford 38655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oxford 38655.

Estimated value$284,307
CheaperTypical $425,095Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $226Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,068 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,809 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 242 Salem Road Ext ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOxford 38655Lafayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,30715% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26670% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,068 ft²10% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac39% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than200561% of homes62% of homes

About 242 Salem Road Ext

How much is 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS is $284,307 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $267,692 to $300,922. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS last sell?

242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS last sold on May 30, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS?

242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,068 square feet of living space.

When was 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS built?

242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS?

242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS is assigned to Bramlett Elementary School (elementary); Oxford Middle School (middle), rated A-; Oxford High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Oxford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS compare to other homes in Oxford 38655?

Among the 19,362 homes in Oxford 38655, it is worth more than 15% of them ($284,307 against a typical $425,095), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($266 against a typical $226), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,068 ft² against a typical 1,809 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (2005 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Lafayette County, it is worth more than 20% 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 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Salem Road Ext, Oxford, MS was $3,914. The county assessed it at $30,086.

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