491 Ward Rd is a 1,204 square foot house on a 0.89 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 25, 2011 for $43,000. Based on Redfin's Florence data, we estimate the home's value is $158,182.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$158,182
$115K since sold in March 2011$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.8% lower than the average sale price ($168K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A-1
Agricultural General District
The purposes of this district is to preserve areas for non-intensive agricultural uses and to permit a wide variety of other uses in rural sections of the County. It is the intent of this Ordinance that such districts be located primarily in those areas of Rankin County that are not served by a public or any other approved sewer system. However, each residential, commercial, industrial or public/quasi-public land use in this district shall have an on-site wastewater disposal system approved by the State Health Department and a minimum lot size for each such use of one acre, unless otherwise approved by the Health Department. Development of major or minor subdivisions in this district is not allowed. However, areas zoned A-1 that are located near the more urbanized areas of the county may be considered a transitional area and may be considered for rezoning.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Brick
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,204
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,204
Building Sq. Ft: 1,443
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 189 X 412.45 X 126.5 X 272 IN LOTS 4 & 5 LESS 0.11A T O RD DB 398 PG 680 0022080 DB 571 PG 0471 0030189
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,768
Municipality Name: SOUTHWEST FIRE
Acres: 0.89
County Use Description: ONE FAMILY UNIT
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTHWEST FIRE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Rankin County
APN: B02 000010 00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Steen's Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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Florence Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Florence High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$151,000 – $182,000
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