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$241,729$181 / 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 94How 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

985 HIGHWAY 7 S

WATER VALLEY, MS 38965
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,339 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.
2.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$242K
$228K low$255K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$998 (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.$12,156 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,878
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,240

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLafayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.40
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 720 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.

M
Lafayette Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.7 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi
E
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.4 mi

District: Lafayette County 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

985 Highway 7 S 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 Lafayette County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Water Valley 38965
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Lafayette County

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
$63K$537K

This home is worth more than 76% 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$241,729
CheaperTypical $146,032Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,339 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size2.4 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 985 Highway 7 S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWater Valley 38965Lafayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$241,72976% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18191% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,339 ft²36% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.4 ac51% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199060% of homes37% of homes

About 985 Highway 7 S

How much is 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS is $241,729 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $228,345 to $255,113. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS?

985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,339 square feet of living space and a 2.40-acre lot.

When was 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS built?

985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS?

985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS is assigned to Lafayette Middle School (middle), rated A; Lafayette High School (high), rated B+; Lafayette Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Lafayette County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS compare to other homes in Water Valley 38965?

Among the 3,722 homes in Water Valley 38965, it is worth more than 76% of them ($241,729 against a typical $146,032), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($181 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,339 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (2.4 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1990 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Lafayette County, it is worth more than 12% 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 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Highway 7 S, Water Valley, MS was $998. The county assessed it at $12,156.

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