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$88,037$51 / 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 91How 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

256 N BANKS ST

FOREST, MS 39074
2
Baths
1,718 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$88K
$80K low$96K 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.$5,308 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,308
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,080

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.8 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.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
CountyScott
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.69
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²

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

M
Hawkins Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Forest High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Forest Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi

District: Forest Municipal School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39074These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,041
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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

256 N Banks 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 75% of homes in Scott County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Scott County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Scott County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Scott County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Scott County

What homes are worth in Forest 39074

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

This home
$48K$367K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Forest 39074.

How it measures up in Forest 39074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 39074.

Estimated value$88,037
CheaperTypical $115,832Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,718 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 256 N Banks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,03728% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$517% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,718 ft²72% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac26% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than19436% of homes5% of homes

About 256 N Banks St

How much is 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS is $88,037 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $80,383 to $95,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS last sell?

256 N Banks St, Forest, MS last sold on Sep 27, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS?

256 N Banks St, Forest, MS has 2 bathrooms, 1,718 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS built?

256 N Banks St, Forest, MS was built in 1943, making it 83 years old.

What schools serve 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS?

256 N Banks St, Forest, MS is assigned to Hawkins Middle School (middle), rated D-; Forest High School (high), rated C-; Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Forest Municipal School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 N Banks St, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 28% of them ($88,037 against a typical $115,832), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($51 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,718 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1943 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 25% 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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