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$84,884$63 / 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 87How 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

281 ESSEX AVE

JACKSON, MS 39206
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,339 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$85K
$74K low$96K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,673 (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.$8,612 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,562
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,462
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,410

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
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.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyHinds
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

E
Green Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Powell Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Callaway High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Jackson Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39206These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.22,119
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,121 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,114
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°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.61%

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How this home compares

281 Essex Ave 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 74% of homes in Jackson 39206
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Jackson 39206
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Jackson 39206
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Jackson 39206
  • Older than 82% of homes in Hinds County

What homes are worth in Jackson 39206

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

This home
$52K$328K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Jackson 39206.

How it measures up in Jackson 39206

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson 39206.

Estimated value$84,884
CheaperTypical $113,690Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $69Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,339 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 281 Essex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson 39206Hinds County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,88426% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6335% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,339 ft²25% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac89% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195022% of homes18% of homes

About 281 Essex Ave

How much is 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS is $84,884 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $74,036 to $95,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS last sell?

281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS last sold on Jun 30, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS?

281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,339 square feet of living space.

When was 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS built?

281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS?

281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS is assigned to Green Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Powell Middle School (middle), rated F; Callaway High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Jackson Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS compare to other homes in Jackson 39206?

Among the 6,790 homes in Jackson 39206, it is worth more than 26% of them ($84,884 against a typical $113,690), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($63 against a typical $69), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,339 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1950 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Hinds County, it is worth more than 35% 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 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Essex Ave, Jackson, MS was $1,673. The county assessed it at $8,612.

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