Bolivar County property record for 1609 Forest St, Shelby, MS 38774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 38-12-764-27-00500 |
| Primary APN | 38-12-764-27-00500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,492 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Account Number | 18824 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 FOREST ST |
| City | SHELBY |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 38774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5-6 LESS S. 12.2' OF LOT 6 WALSH 3RD ADD SHELBY |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALSH 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BOLIVAR MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
1609 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Bolivar County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1016, SHELBY, MS 38774-1016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Forest St was $3 with exemptions applied.
Source: Bolivar County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Municipality | Shelby City |
| Unified School District | North Bolivar Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,760 | $17,600 Land $1,990 Building $15,610 |
| 2023 | $1,760 (-33.36%) | $17,600 (-) Land $1,990 Building $15,610 | |
| 2022 | $2,641 | $17,600 Land $1,990 Building $15,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Forest St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1609 Forest St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CITY OF SHELBY serves 1,998 people · EPA ID MS0060019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Delta Fiber.
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