Harrison County property record for 261 Forrest Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,024 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $330 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1310H-04-021.000 |
| Primary APN | 1310H-04-021.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,900 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 320 sqft |
| Account Number | 003547 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 FORREST AVE |
| City | BILOXI |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39530-2940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 50 X 218 1/2 FT S BY SWANZY E BY FORREST AVE N BY JOHN JOULLIAN JR W BY KEESLER FIELD PART BLK E GILL ADD |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILL ADD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Jurisdiction | HARRISON MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
261 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Harrison County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 FORREST AVE, BILOXI, MS 39530-2940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-0001880-D-J2 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Forrest Ave was $330 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Harrison County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Harrison County |
| Municipality | Biloxi City |
| Unified School District | Biloxi Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330.00 (+4.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,432 | $44,315 Land $16,200 Building $28,115 |
| 2024 | $316.00 (+0.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $313.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,281 | $42,814 Land $16,200 Building $26,614 |
| 2022 | $313.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 8, 2026 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 54 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 54 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · Hurricane Zeta |
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 261 Forrest Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.7% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 BILOXI-NORTH serves 9,858 people · EPA ID MS0240084 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF BILOXI |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 493 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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