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$69,894$56 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

256 SALEM RD

FOREST, MS 39074
1
Baths
1,248 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
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

$70K
$63K low$76K 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.$6,527 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,527
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,510

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.1.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas

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 · 5.8 mi
E
Forest Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.8 mi
H
Forest High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 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 Salem 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 less than 83% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Older than 78% of homes in Forest 39074

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
$37K$363K

This home is worth more than 17% 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$69,894
CheaperTypical $103,640Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 256 Salem Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$69,89417% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5615% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²42% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac48% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196222% of homes22% of homes

About 256 Salem Rd

How much is 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS is $69,894 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $63,341 to $76,447. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS last sell?

256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS last sold on May 14, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS?

256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS built?

256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS?

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

How does 256 Salem Rd, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,455 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 17% of them ($69,894 against a typical $103,640), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($56 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1962 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 18% 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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