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$110,926$128 / 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 89How 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

502 MELBA AVE

HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
0
Baths
868 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.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$111K
$99K low$123K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,169 (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.$6,281 (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.$41,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyForrest
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.Raised (Unspecified)
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

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.

E
Grace Christian Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Hattiesburg High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
N.R. Burger Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 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

502 Melba 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 91% of homes in Longleaf Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Longleaf Heights
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Forrest County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Longleaf Heights

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
$51K$543K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$110,926
CheaperTypical $156,441Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 502 Melba Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongleaf HeightsHattiesburg 39401Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$110,9269% of homes28% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12878% of homes65% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than868 ft²8% of homes9% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197994% of homes66% of homes56% of homes

About 502 Melba Ave

How much is 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS is $110,926 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,188 to $122,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS last sell?

502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS last sold on Jul 17, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS built?

502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS?

502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS is assigned to Grace Christian Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hattiesburg High School (high), rated C+; N.R. Burger Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Hattiesburg Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS compare to other homes in Hattiesburg 39401?

Among the 11,752 homes in Hattiesburg 39401, it is worth more than 28% of them ($110,926 against a typical $156,441), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($128 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 9% of them (868 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1979 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 15% 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 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS was $1,169. The county assessed it at $6,281.

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