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$241,134$132 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

978 KAENA PL

DIAMONDHEAD, MS 39525
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,823 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.
2008
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

$241K
$220K low$262K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,743 (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.$13,975 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,775
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,975
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,752

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHancock
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

E
East Hancock Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
M
Hancock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi
H
Hancock High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Hancock County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39525These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.9,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.740 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,524
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 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

978 Kaena Pl 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 71% of homes in Diamondhead 39525
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Diamondhead 39525
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Diamondhead 39525

What homes are worth in Diamondhead 39525

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

This home
$82K$610K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Diamondhead 39525.

How it measures up in Diamondhead 39525

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Diamondhead 39525.

Estimated value$241,134
CheaperTypical $254,120Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,823 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,144 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 978 Kaena Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDiamondhead 39525Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$241,13441% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13271% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,823 ft²32% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than200889% of homes82% of homes

About 978 Kaena Pl

How much is 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS is $241,134 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $220,465 to $261,803. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS?

978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,823 square feet of living space.

When was 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS built?

978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.

What schools serve 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS?

978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS is assigned to East Hancock Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Hancock Middle School (middle), rated B+; Hancock High School (high), rated A. All sit in Hancock County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS compare to other homes in Diamondhead 39525?

Among the 4,883 homes in Diamondhead 39525, it is worth more than 41% of them ($241,134 against a typical $254,120), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($132 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,823 ft² against a typical 2,144 ft²) and it is newer than 89% of them (2008 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 46% 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 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Kaena Pl, Diamondhead, MS was $1,743. The county assessed it at $13,975.

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