708 Bernice Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Property Records

Forrest County property record for 708 Bernice Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,492 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.122 acres (5,325 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2-038A-15-178.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2-038A-15-178.00`
Alternative APNs	`239-0212-001-011.00` `015134` `15134`

Interior

Building Area	1,492 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,492 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,325 sqft (0.122 acres)
Utility Building	192 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15134
Street Address	708 BERNICE AVE
City	HATTIESBURG
State	MS
Zip	39401-4057
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LT 13 & S 1/2 ALLY N SD LT BLK 1 PREV #H0212-01-011 DB 779 PG 570 10/97
Legal Range	13W
Legal Township	04N
Legal Section	15
Legal Subdivision	FERGUSON MRS H I SUB OF ARLEDG
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	FORREST MS
Township / Civil Division	4
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	601

Owner

Source: Forrest County records, as of October 9, 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 Record
Mailing Address	708 BERNICE AVE, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-4057
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Forrest County assessment roll, as of March 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Mississippi
County	Forrest County
Municipality	Hattiesburg City
Unified School District	Hattiesburg Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$4,276 (-87.94%)	$42,760 (+20.62%) Land $4,300 Building $38,460
2023	Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$35,450	$35,450 Land $4,300 Building $31,150

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 83% of Mississippi
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 20