Forrest County property record for 312 W First Ave, Petal, MS 39465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1966 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3-022K-35-097.00 |
| Primary APN | 3-022K-35-097.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 29018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 312 W FIRST AVE |
| City | PETAL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39465-2421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 300 W & 20 N SE COR SW 1/4 NE1/4 N124 W150 S125 E 150 TO BEG 360/174 4/72 638/ 47 8/90 651/179 4/91 662/374 11/91 711/690 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
312 W First Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 W FIRST AVE, PETAL, MS 39465-2421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Property Address | 312 W FIRST AVE, PETAL, MS 39465-2421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 W FIRST AVE, PETAL, MS 39465-2421 |
| Document Number | 002625/721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2625/721 |
| Instrument | 887799 |
| Name | CEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61607 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 312 W First Ave was $919 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Forrest County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest County |
| Municipality | Petal City |
| Unified School District | Petal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $919.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,736 | $67,360 Land $13,350 Building $54,010 |
| 2023 | $754.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,240 (+9%) | $59,240 (-) Land $13,350 Building $45,890 |
| 2022 | $5,924 | $59,240 Land $13,350 Building $45,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 312 W First Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 273 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 19 of 273 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 312 W First 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 65% of the US · lower than 82% 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 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 229 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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