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$235,267$102 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

9868 HIGHWAY 501

FOREST, MS 39074
3 / 1
Baths
2,306 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$235K
$201K low$270K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$156 (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.$11,569 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,569
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,290

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySmith
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 72 ft²

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

E
Raleigh Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 10.3 mi
M
Raleigh High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 12.5 mi

District: Smith County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39074These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.14,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,041
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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

9868 Highway 501 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 89% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Forest 39074
  • Older than 87% of homes in Smith County

What homes are worth in Forest 39074

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

This home
$47K$368K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Forest 39074.

How it measures up in Forest 39074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 39074.

Estimated value$235,267
CheaperTypical $115,832Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $85Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,306 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 9868 Highway 501 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 39074Smith County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,26789% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10269% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,306 ft²90% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac78% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195715% of homes13% of homes

About 9868 Highway 501

How much is 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS is $235,267 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $200,577 to $269,957. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS has 3 bathrooms, 2,306 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS built?

9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.

What schools serve 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS is assigned to Raleigh Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Raleigh High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Smith County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS compare to other homes in Forest 39074?

Among the 4,452 homes in Forest 39074, it is worth more than 89% of them ($235,267 against a typical $115,832), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($102 against a typical $85), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,306 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (5 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1957 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Smith County, it is worth more than 65% 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 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9868 Highway 501, Forest, MS was $156. The county assessed it at $11,569.

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