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$549,500$168 / 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
Last sold for $317,194 on May 2, 2023

501 BAY ST

HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
3
Baths
3,264 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$550K
$499K low$600K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$317,194 · May 2, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,302 (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.$33,866 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,770

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.minimal

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
CountyFORREST
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Hattiesburg High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
N.R. Burger Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
E
F.B. Woodley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39401These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,382
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,480
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 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

501 Bay 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 more than 98% of homes in Historic Hattiesburg
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Historic Hattiesburg
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Hattiesburg 39401
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Forrest County
  • Among the oldest homes in Forrest County

What homes are worth in Hattiesburg 39401

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

This home
$53K$566K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Hattiesburg 39401.

How it measures up in Hattiesburg 39401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hattiesburg 39401.

Estimated value$549,500
CheaperTypical $156,069Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area3,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 501 Bay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHistoric HattiesburgHattiesburg 39401Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$549,50098% of homes98% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16890% of homes90% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than3,264 ft²92% of homes96% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac78% of homes25% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than191025% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 501 Bay St

How much is 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS is $549,500 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $498,817 to $600,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS last sell?

501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS last sold on May 2, 2023 for $317,194, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS?

501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS has 3 bathrooms, 3,264 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS built?

501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS was built in 1910, making it 116 years old.

What schools serve 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS?

501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS is assigned to Hattiesburg High School (high), rated C; N.R. Burger Middle School (middle), rated C+; F.B. Woodley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Hattiesburg Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS compare to other homes in Hattiesburg 39401?

Among the 11,752 homes in Hattiesburg 39401, it is worth more than 98% of them ($549,500 against a typical $156,069), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($168 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,264 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1910 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 97% 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 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Bay St, Hattiesburg, MS was $6,302. The county assessed it at $33,866.

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