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$232,941$122 / 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 91How 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

816 VELMA ST

HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
3
Baths
1,917 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$233K
$212K low$254K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$831 (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.$14,266 (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.$142,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyForrest
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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

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

E
W. I. Thames Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Hattiesburg High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
N.R. Burger Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39402These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.43,157
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.480 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,782
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,657
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

816 Velma 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 69% of homes in Hattiesburg 39402
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Hattiesburg 39402
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Forrest County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Hattiesburg 39402

What homes are worth in Hattiesburg 39402

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

This home
$118K$997K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Hattiesburg 39402.

How it measures up in Hattiesburg 39402

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hattiesburg 39402.

Estimated value$232,941
CheaperTypical $284,547Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,917 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,984 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 816 Velma St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArcadia / SunsetHattiesburg 39402Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$232,94154% of homes31% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12267% of homes20% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,917 ft²42% of homes46% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196029% of homes4% of homes30% of homes

About 816 Velma St

How much is 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS is $232,941 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $211,881 to $254,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS last sell?

816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS last sold on Sep 5, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS?

816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS has 3 bathrooms and 1,917 square feet of living space.

When was 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS built?

816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS?

816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS is assigned to W. I. Thames 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 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS compare to other homes in Hattiesburg 39402?

Among the 13,795 homes in Hattiesburg 39402, it is worth more than 31% of them ($232,941 against a typical $284,547), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($122 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,917 ft² against a typical 1,984 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1960 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 62% 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 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 816 Velma St, Hattiesburg, MS was $831. The county assessed it at $14,266.

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