Forrest County property record for 540 Batson Rd, Petal, MS 39465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,934 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 15.1 acres (657,756 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $44 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-035X-16-025.00 |
| Primary APN | 1-035X-16-025.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,934 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,934 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 657,756 sqft (15.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 2226 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 BATSON RD |
| City | PETAL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39465-9433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG SW COR SW1/4 NW1/4 S 105FT E 420FT N 105FT E 750FT NW 696FT W 990FT S 660FT TO BEG SEC 16 04N 12WLESS & EXCEPT BEG AT NW |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Block | 860 |
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 BATSON RD, PETAL, MS 39465-9433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Forrest County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest County |
| Unified School District | Petal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44.00 (+4.76%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $8,308 (-89.45%) | $81,090 (+2.93%) Land $10,880 Building $70,210 |
| 2023 | $42.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $78,780 (+873.67%) | $78,780 (-0.11%) Land $10,940 Building $67,840 |
| 2022 | $8,091 | $78,870 Land $11,030 Building $67,840 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 91% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SUNRISE UTILITY ASSN INC public/private · serves 6,067 people · EPA ID MS0180013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| 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 | 4 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| defastlink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: C Spire Wireless, Xfinity.
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