Forrest County property record for 1688 James St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,375 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2-037N-23-033.00 |
| Primary APN | 2-037N-23-033.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 32776 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1688 JAMES ST |
| City | HATTIESBURG |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39401-4046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT THE SWC OF LT 1 BLK 1 LAKEWOOD SUB TH RUN NWLY ALG I C RRW 137FT TH N 52D E 179.4FT TH SELY ALG THE W BOUNDARY OF OLD |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION (ANNEXED) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
1688 James St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2010.
Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 18381, HATTIESBURG, MS 39404-8381 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001091138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1091 / 138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Property Address | 1688 JAMES ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-4046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002143/433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2143/433 |
| Instrument | 766503 |
| Name | MAGNOLIA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Oct 5, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1688 James St was $1,375.
Source: Forrest County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest County |
| Municipality | Hattiesburg City |
| Unified School District | Forrest County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,375.00 | $7,817 | $52,110 Land $9,600 Building $42,510 |
| 2023 | $1,295.00 | $49,930 (+566.62%) | $49,930 (-) Land $9,600 Building $40,330 |
| 2022 | $7,490 | $49,930 Land $9,600 Building $40,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1688 James 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 November 18, 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1688 James St is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 87% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 PETAL serves 9,509 people · EPA ID MS0180011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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