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$117,837$121 / 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 97How 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 MELBA AVE

HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
0
Baths
970 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.
1950
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

$118K
$114K low$122K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,228 (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.$6,601 (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.$44,000

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

509 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 83% of homes in Forrest County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Forrest County
  • Older than 80% of 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
$51K$543K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$117,837
CheaperTypical $156,441Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 509 Melba Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHattiesburg 39401Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,83731% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12159% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than970 ft²14% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195034% of homes20% of homes

About 509 Melba Ave

How much is 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS is $117,837 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $114,010 to $121,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS last sell?

509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS last sold on Aug 31, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS built?

509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS?

509 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 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS compare to other homes in Hattiesburg 39401?

Among the 11,752 homes in Hattiesburg 39401, it is worth more than 31% of them ($117,837 against a typical $156,441), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($121 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 14% of them (970 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1950 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 17% 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 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS was $1,228. The county assessed it at $6,601.

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