Forrest County property record for 987 Old River Rd, Petal, MS 39465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $767 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-043-29-044.00 |
| Primary APN | 1-043-29-044.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 40387 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 987 OLD RIVER RD |
| City | PETAL |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39465-9610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT THE SE/COR OF SECTION 29-4N-12W WEST 302.75 NORTH 135.76 N 30DG W 300 TO POB N 30 DG W 150.1 N 59DG E 289. 45 TO THE S |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD RIVER |
| Jurisdiction | FORREST MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
987 Old River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Forrest County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 987 OLD RIVER RD, PETAL, MS 39465-9610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000931538 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 987 Old River Rd was $767 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $767.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,091 | $80,910 Land $14,000 Building $66,910 |
| 2023 | $637.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,080 (+9%) | $76,080 (-) Land $14,000 Building $62,080 |
| 2022 | $7,608 | $76,080 Land $14,000 Building $62,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 987 Old River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 987 Old River Rd is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 89% of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| defastlink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: C Spire Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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