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$39,568$40 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

517 E CONGRESS ST

BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
1
Baths
997 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$40K
$37K low$42K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$599 (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.$4,223 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,398
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,150

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.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas

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
Brookhaven High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Alexander Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Mamie Martin Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.1 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

517 E Congress 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 less than 98% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Brookhaven 39601
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Brookhaven 39601
  • Older than 92% 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
$35K$564K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$39,568
CheaperTypical $157,394Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$40
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area997 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,753 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.05 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 517 E Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookhaven 39601Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,5683% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$406% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than997 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194010% of homes8% of homes

About 517 E Congress St

How much is 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS is $39,568 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $37,478 to $41,658. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS last sell?

517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS last sold on May 1, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS?

517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS has 1 bathrooms, 997 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS built?

517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS?

517 E Congress 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 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS compare to other homes in Brookhaven 39601?

Among the 10,212 homes in Brookhaven 39601, it is worth more than 3% of them ($39,568 against a typical $157,394), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($40 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 9% of them (997 ft² against a typical 1,753 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1.05 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1940 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 2% 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 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E Congress St, Brookhaven, MS was $599. The county assessed it at $4,223.

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