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$144,194$120 / 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 96How 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

5940 HIGHWAY 501

FOREST, MS 39074
2
Baths
1,198 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.
25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$144K
$139K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$6,848 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,843
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,650

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
39
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
94
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyScott
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.25.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal

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

H
Lake High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi
E
Lake Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 7.4 mi
M
Lake Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.4 mi

District: Scott County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39074These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,041
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%

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How this home compares

5940 Highway 501 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 more per square foot than 73% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Older than 80% of homes in Forest 39074

What homes are worth in Forest 39074

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

This home
$50K$407K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Forest 39074.

How it measures up in Forest 39074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 39074.

Estimated value$144,194
CheaperTypical $134,362Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size25 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5940 Highway 501 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,19456% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12073% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,198 ft²35% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25 ac92% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196020% of homes20% of homes

About 5940 Highway 501

How much is 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS is $144,194 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $138,553 to $149,835. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS last sell?

5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS last sold on Mar 1, 1962, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS has 2 bathrooms, 1,198 square feet of living space and a 25.00-acre lot.

When was 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS built?

5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS is assigned to Lake High School (high), rated B-; Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Lake Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Scott County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5940 Highway 501, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 56% of them ($144,194 against a typical $134,362), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($120 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,198 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (25 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1960 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 56% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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