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$180,516$115 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

553 HIGHWAY 481

RALEIGH, MS 39153
2 / 1
Baths
1,573 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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

$181K
$160K low$201K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$180,516
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$144,413

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,288 (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.$12,573 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,573
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySmith
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
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

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

E
Raleigh Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.9 mi
M
Raleigh High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 9.0 mi

District: Smith County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39153These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.3,574
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,885
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,168
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

553 Highway 481 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.

What homes are worth in Raleigh 39153

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

This home
$70K$487K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Raleigh 39153.

How it measures up in Raleigh 39153

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 39153.

Estimated value$180,516
CheaperTypical $180,516Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,573 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 553 Highway 481 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 39153Smith County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,51650% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11564% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,573 ft²46% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac51% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than198154% of homes49% of homes

About 553 Highway 481

How much is 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS is $180,516 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $159,704 to $201,328. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS last sell?

553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS last sold on Dec 31, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS?

553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS has 2 bathrooms, 1,573 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS built?

553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

What schools serve 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS?

553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS is assigned to Raleigh Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Raleigh High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Smith County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS compare to other homes in Raleigh 39153?

Among the 1,326 homes in Raleigh 39153, it is worth more than 50% of them ($180,516 against a typical $180,516), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($115 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,573 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (2 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1981 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Smith County, it is worth more than 42% 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 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Highway 481, Raleigh, MS was $1,288. The county assessed it at $12,573.

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