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$130,006$71 / 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 90How 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

970 S 16TH AVE

LAUREL, MS 39440
2
Baths
1,844 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$130K
$118K low$143K 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.$6,323
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,480

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.45
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
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.
70
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
6
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyJones
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Laurel Upper Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 5–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Laurel Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Laurel High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Laurel School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39440These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,482
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.881 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,628
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,983
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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

970 S 16th Ave 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 75% of homes in Jones County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Jones County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Laurel 39440
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Jones County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Jones County

What homes are worth in Laurel 39440

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

This home
$43K$497K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Laurel 39440.

How it measures up in Laurel 39440

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Laurel 39440.

Estimated value$130,006
CheaperTypical $137,687Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,844 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 970 S 16th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaurel 39440Jones County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,00646% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7127% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,844 ft²73% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac56% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195550% of homes24% of homes

About 970 S 16th Ave

How much is 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS is $130,006 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $117,504 to $142,508. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS last sell?

970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS last sold on Apr 22, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS?

970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS has 2 bathrooms, 1,844 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS built?

970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

What schools serve 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS?

970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS is assigned to Laurel Upper Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Laurel Middle School (middle), rated D-; Laurel High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Laurel School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 S 16th Ave, Laurel, MS compare to other homes in Laurel 39440?

Among the 6,130 homes in Laurel 39440, it is worth more than 46% of them ($130,006 against a typical $137,687), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($71 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,844 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1955 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Jones County, it is worth more than 25% 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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