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1716 James St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Property Records

Forrest County property record for 1716 James St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,204 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size1.16 acres (50,530 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$132,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$856 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN2-037N-23-040.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-037N-23-040.00
Alternative APNs
  • 166C-5470-001-083.00
  • 010734
  • 10734

Interior

Building Area1,204 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,204 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsPlywood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area50,530 sqft (1.16 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Carport Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area80 sqft
Utility Building432 sqft
Boat AccessBoat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number10734
Street Address1716 JAMES ST
CityHATTIESBURG
StateMS
Zip39401-4047
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 BLK 1 LAKEWOOD S/D B343-126 4/71 PREV #3330006
Legal Range13W
Legal Township04N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionLAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION (ANNEXED)
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionFORREST MS
Township / Civil Division4
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract10500

Owner

1716 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1716 JAMES ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-4047
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0014300314
Deed Book / Page1430 / 0314
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFORREST MS
Recording DateSep 15, 2023
Property Address1716 JAMES ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-4047
Document Number001430/317
Book / Page1430 / 317
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 17
Instrument DateSep 14, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanyRUCKETT LAND TITLE INC, LUCKETT LAND TITLE INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address70 MOSES LN, PETAL, MS 39465-9314

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1716 JAMES ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-4047

Mortgage

Document Number0002497171
DateSep 15, 2023
Instrument2497//171
Lender
NameMERCHANTS & MARINE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1716 James St was $856 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Forrest County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMississippi
CountyForrest County
MunicipalityHattiesburg City
Unified School DistrictForrest County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$856.00 Homeowner's exemption$6,298$62,980 Land $12,200 Building $50,780
2023$1,032.00$39,820 (+9%)$39,820 (-) Land $12,200 Building $27,620
2022$3,982$39,820 Land $12,200 Building $27,620

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1716 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 ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1983)
Most Recent ClaimApr 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

Wildfire risk around 1716 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 RiskModerate
above 67% of the US · above 85% of Mississippi
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PETAL
serves 9,509 people · EPA ID MS0180011
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
C Spire Wireless
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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