Wayne County property record for 157 Shorty Smith Rd, Laurel, MS 39443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,058 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 188 31 00000708 |
| Primary APN | 188 31 00000708 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,130 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 157 SHORTY SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39443-8309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 AC CAL PT SW1/4 OF SW1/4 S31 T9N R9W BK 863 PG 169 7/18/95 BK 966 PG 171 3/9/1999 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 950302 |
157 Shorty Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wayne County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 SHORTY SMITH RD, LAUREL, MS 39443-8309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Shorty Smith Rd was $1,058, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Wayne County |
| Unified School District | Wayne County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,058.00 (+6.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $12,869 | $128,100 Land $7,680 Building $120,420 |
| 2024 | $991.00 (+1.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $973.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,240 (-0.02%) | $121,810 (-0.02%) Land $7,680 Building $114,130 |
| 2022 | $973.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,243 | $121,830 Land $7,700 Building $114,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Shorty Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 157 Shorty Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 60% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHISTLER WATER ASSOCIATION public/private · serves 4,116 people · EPA ID MS0770004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| defastlink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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