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$103,736$89 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

740 FIFTH ST

DECATUR, MS 39327
1.5
Baths
1,162 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$104K
$99K low$108K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,065 (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.$6,803 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,803
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEWTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Newton County High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Newton County Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.4 mi

District: Newton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39327These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.7.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.4,035
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,295
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,319
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 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

740 Fifth 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 Decatur 39327
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Decatur 39327
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Decatur 39327
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Decatur 39327
  • Older than 69% of homes in Newton County

What homes are worth in Decatur 39327

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

This home
$102K$455K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Decatur 39327.

How it measures up in Decatur 39327

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 39327.

Estimated value$103,736
CheaperTypical $193,405Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,810 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 740 Fifth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 39327Newton County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,7362% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8924% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,162 ft²14% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac17% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than196632% of homes31% of homes

About 740 Fifth St

How much is 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS is $103,736 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,112 to $108,360. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS last sell?

740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS?

740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,162 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS built?

740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

What schools serve 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS?

740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS is assigned to Newton County High School (middle), rated A-; Newton County Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Newton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS compare to other homes in Decatur 39327?

Among the 1,370 homes in Decatur 39327, it is worth more than 2% of them ($103,736 against a typical $193,405), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($89 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,162 ft² against a typical 1,810 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1966 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Newton County, it is worth more than 19% 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 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Fifth St, Decatur, MS was $1,065. The county assessed it at $6,803.

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