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$160,772$60 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

509 E INDEPENDENCE ST

BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
2
Baths
2,681 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$161K
$146K low$176K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,025 (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.$21,329 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,190

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLincoln
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 132 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Brookhaven High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Alexander Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Mamie Martin Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 mi

District: Brookhaven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39601These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.88%
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.28%
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.22,471
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,907
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

509 E Independence 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Brookhaven 39601
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Brookhaven 39601

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

This home
$36K$591K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Brookhaven 39601.

How it measures up in Brookhaven 39601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brookhaven 39601.

Estimated value$160,772
CheaperTypical $157,863Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,681 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 509 E Independence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookhaven 39601Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,77251% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6019% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,681 ft²85% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac16% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than197042% of homes37% of homes

About 509 E Independence St

How much is 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS is $160,772 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $145,618 to $175,926. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS last sell?

509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS last sold on Mar 12, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS?

509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS has 2 bathrooms, 2,681 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS built?

509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS?

509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS is assigned to Brookhaven High School (high), rated C-; Alexander Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Mamie Martin Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Brookhaven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS compare to other homes in Brookhaven 39601?

Among the 10,212 homes in Brookhaven 39601, it is worth more than 51% of them ($160,772 against a typical $157,863), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($60 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,681 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 1.07 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1970 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 46% 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 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Independence St, Brookhaven, MS was $3,025. The county assessed it at $21,329.

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