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$216,445$146 / 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 95How 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

44 MERRITT RD

PETAL, MS 39465
3
Baths
1,481 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.

Valuation

$216K
$205K low$228K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$390 (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.$13,008 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,080

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.1.00
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

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.

H
Petal High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Petal Primary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.3 mi
M
Petal Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.2 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

44 Merritt 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Forrest County

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
$110K$557K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$216,445
CheaperTypical $244,611Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$146
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,481 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,645 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

How 44 Merritt Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetal 39465Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,44538% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14646% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,481 ft²39% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac44% of homes48% of homes

About 44 Merritt Rd

How much is 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS is $216,445 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $205,373 to $227,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS last sell?

44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS last sold on Aug 16, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS?

44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS has 3 bathrooms, 1,481 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS?

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

How does 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS compare to other homes in Petal 39465?

Among the 8,512 homes in Petal 39465, it is worth more than 38% of them ($216,445 against a typical $244,611), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($146 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,481 ft² against a typical 1,645 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 44% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.25 ac). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 55% 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 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Merritt Rd, Petal, MS was $390. The county assessed it at $13,008.

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