Forrest County property record for 1700 James St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,344 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $721 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2-037N-23-035.00 |
| Primary APN | 2-037N-23-035.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Utility Building | 1,344 sqft |
| Account Number | 10729 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1700 JAMES ST |
| City | HATTIESBURG |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39401-4047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 3 BEG NW COR W/LY 243.7FT SE125FT NE 264.5FT TO H/W NW 150FT TOBEG BLK 1 LAKEWOOD S/D B361 P349 5/72 PREV #3330003 DB |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION (ANNEXED) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
1700 James St is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2018.
Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 612, PETAL, MS 39465-0612 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 1271/574 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1700 JAMES ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-4047 |
| Document Number | 1271/574 |
| Book / Page | 1271 / 574 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 771106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 ROCK RD, 95, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-9456 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 612, PETAL, MS 39465-0612 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1700 James St was $721.
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 | $721.00 | $4,099 | $27,320 Land $10,650 Building $16,670 |
| 2023 | $576.00 | $22,220 (+566.47%) | $22,220 (-) Land $10,650 Building $11,570 |
| 2022 | $3,334 | $22,220 Land $10,650 Building $11,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1700 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 1700 James St is moderate, ranking above 67% 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 67% of the US · above 85% 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 35 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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