Hinds County property record for 520 Forest Ave, Jackson, MS 39206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.554 acres (24,139 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,404 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0523-0028-000 |
| Primary APN | 0523-0028-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,139 sqft (0.554 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 520 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSON |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39206-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK B ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD PARK SUB |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | HINDS MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
520 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Hinds County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 FOREST AVE, JACKSON, MS 39206-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0071669396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Forest Ave was $1,404 with a homeowner's exemption, up 251.9% from the year before.
Source: Hinds County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds County |
| Municipality | Jackson City |
| Unified School District | Jackson Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,404.00 (+251.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,301 (+0.97%) Land $2,000 Building $3,301 | $53,010 (+0.97%) Land $20,000 Building $33,010 |
| 2024 | $399.00 (+0.76%) | $5,250 (-) Land $2,000 Building $3,250 | $52,500 (-) Land $20,000 Building $32,500 |
| 2023 | $396.00 (-60.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,250 (-) Land $2,000 Building $3,250 | $52,500 (-) Land $20,000 Building $32,500 |
| 2022 | $1,010.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,250 Land $2,000 Building $3,250 | $52,500 Land $20,000 Building $32,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 32 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 19, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 57 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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 520 Forest Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 JACKSON serves 189,673 people · EPA ID MS0250008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2021 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2025 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Jan 2020 |
| 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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