Scott County property record for 553 Ward Rd, Morton, MS 39117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,510 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 11.7 acres (509,652 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,529 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-077-2500000--01900 |
| Primary APN | 1-077-2500000--01900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,510 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,510 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 509,652 sqft (11.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 00003497 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 WARD RD |
| City | MORTON |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39117-8765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 9.7 AC IN NW1/4 SE1/4 14O/388 14S/118 |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
553 Ward Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Scott County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 WARD RD, MORTON, MS 39117-8765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Ward Rd was $1,529 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of February 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Scott County |
| Unified School District | Forest Municipal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,529.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,837 | $227,650 Land $7,620 Building $220,030 |
| 2023 | $23,819 (+1.87%) | $227,530 (+1.45%) Land $7,730 Building $219,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,497.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,381 | $224,280 Land $6,780 Building $217,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 19, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 553 Ward Rd is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 64% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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