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$176,243$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 95How 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

503 SHORT FORD DR

PETAL, MS 39465
3
Baths
1,372 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$176K
$167K low$185K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,217 (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.$8,589 (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.$85,890

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.0.21
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

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.

M
Petal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Petal Primary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.1 mi
H
Petal High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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

503 Short Ford Dr 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 78% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Petal 39465
  • Newer than 87% 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
$108K$601K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$176,243
CheaperTypical $247,493Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 503 Short Ford Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetal 39465Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,24322% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12821% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,372 ft²32% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac4% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than200781% of homes87% of homes

About 503 Short Ford Dr

How much is 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS is $176,243 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $167,411 to $185,075. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS last sell?

503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS last sold on May 1, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS?

503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS has 3 bathrooms, 1,372 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS built?

503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS?

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

How does 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS compare to other homes in Petal 39465?

Among the 8,512 homes in Petal 39465, it is worth more than 22% of them ($176,243 against a typical $247,493), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($128 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,372 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1.19 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2007 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 40% 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 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Short Ford Dr, Petal, MS was $1,217. The county assessed it at $8,589.

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