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$84,024$64 / 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 97How 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

98 LAFAYETTE ST

WATER VALLEY, MS 38965
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,317 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.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$84K
$81K low$87K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,001 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,604 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,554
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,604
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,694

Climate Risk

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.minimal

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 Residential
CountyYalobusha
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.Shingle
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 64 ft²

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.

E
Davidson Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Water Valley High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Water Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38965These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.9,542
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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.64%

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How this home compares

98 Lafayette 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 88% of homes in Water Valley 38965
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Water Valley 38965
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Water Valley 38965

What homes are worth in Water Valley 38965

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

This home
$67K$548K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Water Valley 38965.

How it measures up in Water Valley 38965

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Water Valley 38965.

Estimated value$84,024
CheaperTypical $145,265Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,317 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,563 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 98 Lafayette St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWater Valley 38965Yalobusha County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,02412% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6426% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,317 ft²34% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198349% of homes50% of homes

About 98 Lafayette St

How much is 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS is $84,024 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $81,368 to $86,680. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS?

98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS has 3 bedrooms and 1,317 square feet of living space.

When was 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS built?

98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

What schools serve 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS?

98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS is assigned to Davidson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Water Valley High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Water Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS compare to other homes in Water Valley 38965?

Among the 3,724 homes in Water Valley 38965, it is worth more than 12% of them ($84,024 against a typical $145,265), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($64 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,317 ft² against a typical 1,563 ft²) and it is newer than 49% of them (1983 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Yalobusha County, it is worth more than 20% 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 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS?

The 2024 property tax bill for 98 Lafayette St, Water Valley, MS was $1,001. The county assessed it at $7,604.

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