Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
940 E FORTIFICATION ST # 42
JACKSON, MS 39202
0
Baths
1,597 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,785 (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.$8,913 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,163
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,831
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,420
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.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
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.
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHinds
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.
ME
Wells Apac Elementary SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 4–5 · 0.8 mi
Casey Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
District: Jackson Public School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 39202These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.7,111
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,875 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,694
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,155
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%
Owner Tools
Do you own this home?
Claim this homeData 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
940 E Fortification St # 42 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.
- Smaller than 78% of homes in Belhaven
- Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Hinds County
- Older than 96% of homes in Hinds County
How it measures up in Jackson 39202
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson 39202.
Living area1,597 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,689 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 44% of homes nearby
Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger
Bigger than 63% of homes nearby
Year built1939
OlderTypical 1942Newer
Newer than 32% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Belhaven | Jackson 39202 | Hinds County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,597 ft² | 22% of homes | 44% of homes | 47% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.21 ac | 47% of homes | 63% of homes | 23% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1939 | 34% of homes | 32% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 940 E Fortification St # 42
When was 940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS built?
940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.
What schools serve 940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS?
940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS is assigned to Wells Apac Elementary School (middle), rated A+; Casey Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Jackson Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS compare to other homes in Jackson 39202?
Among the 2,098 homes in Jackson 39202, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,597 ft² against a typical 1,689 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1939 against a typical 1942). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS?
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 E Fortification St # 42, Jackson, MS was $1,785. The county assessed it at $8,913.
More homes on E Fortification St # 42
- 963 E Fortification St$136K1,680 ft² · Sold Sep 2025
- 255 E Fortification St$45K553 ft² · Sold Dec 2023
- 957 E Fortification St$133K1,546 ft² · Sold May 2023
- 1320 E Fortification St # 221,668 ft² · Sold Nov 2021
- 1126 E Fortification St # Ac$319K3,663 ft² · Sold Dec 2017
- 188 E Fortification St1,136 ft² · Sold Oct 2017
- 315 E Fortification St$103K728 ft² · Sold Jul 2017
- 943 E Fortification St$154K1,843 ft² · Sold Jun 2001
- 211 E Fortification St$40K1,250 ft² · Sold May 1999
- 280 E Fortification St3,285 ft² · Sold Nov 1996
- E Fortification St$227K3,756 ft² · Sold Jul 1975
- 231 E Fortification St$40K1,172 ft² · Sold Nov 1966
Closest homes
- 950 E Fortification St$221K58 ft · 1,925 ft²
- 936 E Fortification St$192K59 ft · 1,536 ft²
- 951 Ab E Fortification St128 ft · 2,896 ft² · Sold Jul 1998
- 954 Ac E Fortification St117 ft · 2,008 ft²
- 943 Carlisle St$234K148 ft · 1,792 ft²
- 966 Ab E Fortification St142 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,519 ft²
- 949 Carlisle St158 ft · 2,463 ft² · Sold Aug 2023
- 968 Ad E Fortification St155 ft · 3,164 ft² · Sold Jun 2024
More homes in Jackson 39202
- 217 Millsaps Ave$130K2,381 ft² · Sold Dec 2025
- 1034 Saint Ann St$386K4 bd · 2 ba · 2,501 ft² · Sold Dec 2025
- 1628 Saint Mary St # 304 bd · 2 ba · 2,675 ft² · Sold Sep 2025
- 1331 Greymont Ave$308K2,283 ft² · Sold Jun 2025
- 1412 Ab Poplar Blvd$314K2,528 ft² · Sold Jun 2025
- 1523 Ab N W St1,579 ft² · Sold May 2025
- 1228 Monroe St$166K1,291 ft² · Sold Feb 2025
- 102 Pinehaven Dr$254K1,762 ft² · Sold Jan 2025
- 1056 Saint Ann St$168K956 ft² · Sold Jan 2025
- 850 Fairview St$289K1,888 ft² · Sold Jan 2025
- 1010 Poplar Blvd$276K1,610 ft² · Sold Jan 2025
- 1001 Euclid Ave # 32,373 ft² · Sold Jan 2025
Assigned schools
Explore the area
See this home in context
Open 940 E Fortification St # 42 on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.
Open in map