You don't want to miss seeing this very nice and well-maintained 3Br-2Bath country home sitting on just over 5 Acres within walking or bike riding distance to Paul B Johnson State Parks back entrance! Long driveway with mature timber for privacy and excellent location just a short drive off of Hwy 49 for easy access into Hattiesburg or the Coast! Relaxing front porch, spacious great room with gas logs, open kitchen w/ SS appliances and dining area w/ window wall for lots of natural light, large master suite w/ walk in closet and all handicap accessible doorways throughout the home! Also a large shed for storage, workshop w/ power and concrete slab, whole house generator, fenced back yard, and an apartment with full bathroom above the workshop for family, guest, or possible rental income!
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
5.1 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Louis Norman• Norman Property Group, LLC
You don't want to miss seeing this very nice and well-maintained 3Br-2Bath country home sitting on just over 5 Acres within walking or bike riding distance to Paul B Johnson State Parks back entrance! Long driveway with mature timber for privacy and excellent location just a short drive off of Hwy 49 for easy access into Hattiesburg or the Coast! Relaxing front porch, spacious great room with gas logs, open kitchen w/ SS appliances and dining area w/ window wall for lots of natural light, large master suite w/ walk in closet and all handicap accessible doorways throughout the home! Also a large shed for storage, workshop w/ power and concrete slab, whole house generator, fenced back yard, and an apartment with full bathroom above the workshop for family, guest, or possible rental income!
MLSU #4102663
Apr 1, 2025
Sold
*
Feb 11, 2025
Pending
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Feb 2, 2025
Listed
$299,500
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$523 (−1.8%)
2024
$533 (+2.7%)
2023
$519 (−0.1%)
2022
$519 (−8.3%)
2021
$567 (+8.8%)
2020
$521 (−53.8%)
2019
$1,128 (+115.7%)
2018
$523 (+0.1%)
2017
$522 (+13.3%)
2016
$461 (+2.0%)
2014
$452
Tax history for 79 Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$523 (−1.8%)
2024
$533 (+2.7%)
2023
$519 (−0.1%)
2022
$519 (−8.3%)
2021
$567 (+8.8%)
2020
$521 (−53.8%)
2019
$1,128 (+115.7%)
2018
$523 (+0.1%)
2017
$522 (+13.3%)
2016
$461 (+2.0%)
2014
$452
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,852
Year built
2010
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forrest County
APN
1-066 -12-050.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Detached Carport, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Building Area Total: 1,901
Living Area Source: Owner
Year Built Source: Public Records
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 222,156
Lot Size Acres: 5.1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $519
Tax Year: 2023
Parcel Number: 1-066 -12-050.00
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Other
Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane Available, Water Available
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 79 Tower Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,852
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Forrest County
APN: 1-066 -12-050.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Forrest Attendance Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
9/10
North Forrest High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 18.8mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$291,000 – $352,000
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