Jones County property record for 42 Rufus Morgan Rd, Laurel, MS 39443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $444 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 163T-09-00-023.00 |
| Primary APN | 163T-09-00-023.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Greenhouse | 364 sqft |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Street Address | 42 RUFUS MORGAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39443-8401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 9-9-11 POWER & BEMIS S/D LOTS 33 TO 38 |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33-38 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
42 Rufus Morgan Rd is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Jones County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 RUFUS MORGAN RD, LAUREL, MS 39443-8401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Rufus Morgan Rd was $444 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of October 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones County |
| Unified School District | Jones County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444.00 (-0.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,585 | $55,610 Land $12,400 Building $43,210 |
| 2024 | $447.00 (-1.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $456.00 (-1.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,191 | $51,670 Land $12,400 Building $39,270 |
| 2022 | $462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Rufus Morgan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 42 Rufus Morgan Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 55% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SHARON WATER WORKS public/private · serves 2,769 people · EPA ID MS0340018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| defastlink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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