Forrest County property record for 401 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1930 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2-029G-03-543.00 |
| Primary APN | 2-029G-03-543.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Account Number | 18864 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 E 5TH ST |
| City | HATTIESBURG |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39401-2023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BG NW/CR LT 8 S 80.32FT E 40FT N 80.32FT E 40FT N 80.32FT W 40FT TO BG BLK 103 PREV #H0444-32-016 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAMPER & WHINNERY 1ST |
| Legal Block | 103 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
401 E 5th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 MILLER ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-3650 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HL & C FORREST LLC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 0013210530 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1321 / 0530 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Property Address | 401 E 5TH ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-2023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2154/576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2154/576 |
| Instrument | 769157 |
| Name | HL & C FORREST LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | PO BOX 1, PICAYUNE, MS 39466 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 E 5TH ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-2023 |
| Document Number | 1321/530 |
| Book / Page | 1321 / 530 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 795380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1, PICAYUNE, MS 39466-0001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 MILLER ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-3650 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 401 E 5TH ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-2023 |
| Document Number | 1268/22 |
| Book / Page | 1268 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 769156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 60, PICAYUNE, MS 39466-0060 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 E 5TH ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 E 5th St was $175.
Source: Forrest County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest County |
| Municipality | Hattiesburg City |
| Unified School District | Hattiesburg Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175.00 | $943 | $6,280 Land $750 Building $5,530 |
| 2023 | $142.00 | $5,240 (+565.82%) | $5,240 (-) Land $750 Building $4,490 |
| 2022 | $787 | $5,240 Land $750 Building $4,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 E 5th St 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 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 66 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 66 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
The area around 401 E 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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