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$275,000$167 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

979 RICHBURG RD

HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
3
Baths
1,644 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.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$275K
$261K low$289K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$163,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$130,400
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.41%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$112,000
FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC · recorded Aug 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,241 (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.$18,414 (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.$122,760

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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Dixie Attendance CenterB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 5.3 mi
H
North Forrest High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Forrest County Schools

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data 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

979 Richburg Rd 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 more than 72% of homes in Forrest County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Forrest County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Hattiesburg 39402
  • Older than 72% 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
$124K$925K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$275,000
CheaperTypical $282,986Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,644 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,982 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 979 Richburg Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHattiesburg 39402Forrest County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,00047% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16774% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,644 ft²30% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197828% of homes55% of homes

About 979 Richburg Rd

How much is 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS is $275,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $260,632 to $289,368. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS last sell?

979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS last sold on Aug 22, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS?

979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS has 3 bathrooms and 1,644 square feet of living space.

When was 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS built?

979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS?

979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS is assigned to Dixie Attendance Center (elementary), rated B; North Forrest High School (high), rated A. All sit in Forrest County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS compare to other homes in Hattiesburg 39402?

Among the 13,795 homes in Hattiesburg 39402, it is worth more than 47% of them ($275,000 against a typical $282,986), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($167 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,644 ft² against a typical 1,982 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1978 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Forrest County, it is worth more than 72% 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 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS was $3,241. The county assessed it at $18,414.

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