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$238,004$170 / ft²
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491 COUNTY ROAD 371

WATER VALLEY, MS 38965
1
Baths
1,402 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.
1.9 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$238K
$226K low$250K 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.$6,263 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,369
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,480

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLafayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.90
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Lafayette Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.5 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi
E
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.1 mi

District: Lafayette County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38965These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.9,542
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

491 County Road 371 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 88% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Water Valley 38965
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lafayette County

What homes are worth in Water Valley 38965

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

This home
$64K$566K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Water Valley 38965.

How it measures up in Water Valley 38965

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Water Valley 38965.

Estimated value$238,004
CheaperTypical $157,176Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size1.9 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 491 County Road 371 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWater Valley 38965Lafayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,00473% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17088% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,402 ft²41% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.9 ac42% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes7% of homes

About 491 County Road 371

How much is 491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS is $238,004 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $226,007 to $250,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS?

491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,402 square feet of living space and a 1.90-acre lot.

When was 491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS built?

491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS?

491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS is assigned to Lafayette Middle School (middle), rated A; Lafayette High School (high), rated B+; Lafayette Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Lafayette County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 County Road 371, Water Valley, MS compare to other homes in Water Valley 38965?

Among the 3,722 homes in Water Valley 38965, it is worth more than 73% of them ($238,004 against a typical $157,176), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($170 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,402 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (1.9 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Lafayette County, it is worth more than 12% 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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