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$214,827$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

WATER VALLEY, MS 38965
1
Baths
1,184 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.
1.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$215K
$202K low$227K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$124 (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.$1,176 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,206
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,840

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
55
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
94
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
6
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLafayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.60
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 13.7 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.8 mi
E
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 14.4 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

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 92% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Water Valley 38965
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Lafayette County
  • Older than 95% 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
$64K$547K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$214,827
CheaperTypical $145,920Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size1.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWater Valley 38965Lafayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$214,82770% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18191% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²23% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.6 ac38% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194912% of homes5% of homes

About

How much is , Water Valley, MS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Water Valley, MS is $214,827 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $202,334 to $227,320. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Water Valley, MS last sell?

, Water Valley, MS last sold on May 23, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Water Valley, MS?

, Water Valley, MS has 1 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 1.60-acre lot.

When was , Water Valley, MS built?

, Water Valley, MS was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

What schools serve , Water Valley, MS?

, 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 , 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 70% of them ($214,827 against a typical $145,920), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($181 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (1.6 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1949 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Lafayette County, it is worth more than 8% 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 , Water Valley, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Water Valley, MS was $124. The county assessed it at $1,176.

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