Is parking easy in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Laurel, MS show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Laurel, MS plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Laurel, MS dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's dog friendly

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Laurel, MS have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Laurel, MS walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Laurel, MS?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Is Laurel, MS walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 744 W 5th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 744 W 5th St in Laurel, MS is $112,800 .

What is the price history for 744 W 5th St?

744 W 5th St in Laurel, MS last sold in April 1997.

Is Laurel a buyer's or seller's market?

Laurel is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Laurel?

Residents describe Laurel, MS as easy to park in, well-kept, and established. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Laurel, MS .

How big is the lot at 744 W 5th St?

The lot at 744 W 5th St in Laurel, MS is about 0.17 acres (7,500 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

744 W 5th St
Laurel, MS 39440

Studio
1 Bath
1,743 sqft

$112,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

$112,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Studio

1 Bath

1,743 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$113K

Since last month

$3K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$18K (+18.3%)

Since last sale

$71K (+162.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +8% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$114K
July 2026	$117K
June 2026	$123K
May 2026	$103K
April 2026	$103K
March 2026	$106K
February 2026	$99K
2025
December 2025	$95K
November 2025	$96K
August 2025	$97K
July 2025	$104K
June 2025	$96K
April 2025	$98K
March 2025	$102K
February 2025	$93K
2024
December 2024	$98K
2023
August 2023	$89K
July 2023	$105K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1004 N 8th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	06/25/26	2	1	1,160
808 N 10th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	07/02/26	3	1	896
828 N 6th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	04/07/26	3	2	2,066
739 N 8th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	06/08/26	4	2	2,927
104 N 14th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.60	Single-Family Home	-	06/08/26	2	1	1,000
820 N 6th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	11/24/25	4	3	2,765
1616 W 3rd St, Laurel, MS	0.71	Single-Family Home	-	03/20/26	2	1	936
1028 Euclid Ave, Laurel, MS	0.60	Single-Family Home	-	10/02/25	2	2	2,018
1145 N 15th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.86	Single-Family Home	-	12/30/25	3	1	1,076
1104 N 8th Ave, Laurel, MS	0.57	Single-Family Home	-	01/22/26	3	1	-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
808 W 5th St, Laurel, MS 39440	0.02	-	4	4	-	Recently Sold
456 Short 7th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440	0.07	$229,900	2	1	1,380	For Sale
714 N 6th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440	0.24	$475,000	4	3	3,768	For Sale
739 N 8th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440	0.25	-	4	2	2,927	Recently Sold
735 N 7th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440	0.25	$295,000	3	2	1,858	For Sale
743 N 7th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440	0.27	$230,900	2	2	1,470	Off Market
750 N 7th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440	0.27	$395,000	4	2.5	2,987	For Sale
17 Shadow Ridge Dr, Laurel, MS 39443	0.30	$59,500	-	-	-	For Sale
30 Shadow Ridge Dr, Laurel, MS 39443	0.30	$79,500	-	-	-	For Sale
19 Shadow Ridge Dr, Laurel, MS 39443	0.30	$59,500	-	-	-	For Sale
22 Shadow Ridge Dr, Laurel, MS 39443	0.30	$79,500	-	-	-	For Sale
21 Shadow Ridge Dr, Laurel, MS 39443	0.30	$59,500	-	-	-	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Living Area

1,743 sqft

Price/Sqft

$65

About this House

This single-family home is located at 744 W 5th St, Laurel, MS. 744 W 5th St is in Laurel, MS and in ZIP code 39440. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 1,743 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7500 sqft and was built in 1930.

744 W 5th St, Laurel, MS 39440 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 1,743 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $43,500 on Apr 29, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $112,800, with a rent estimate of $1,418/month.

Home Details for 744 W 5th St

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Office
Heating & Cooling Air Conditioning
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Other

Community
Units in Building: 96

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 29, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,183	$82,660

Additional Cost

Market trends in Laurel

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

115

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Around this home

Oak Park Elementary School
PK-1
Public
405 Students
Laurel School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Laurel

At least 63 Trulia users voted on each feature.

90 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say car is needed
88 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
58 % Say it's dog friendly
58 % Say it's quiet
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say streets are well-lit
45 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say there are sidewalks
39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
39 % Say there are community events
33 % Say there's wildlife
28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Just Cordelia
Resident
2y ago
"Great place to walk a dog with low traffic and sidewalks are good and not a lot of dogs around - w not really much to say either way"
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Felecia P.
Resident
5y ago
"Great , friendly, progressive motivated . Beautiful and becoming more beautiful with lots of options. Awesome vibe."
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Carreoncilla
Resident
6y ago
"They wouldn't like it because dogs are always being stolen and used in illegal activity. There is a dog park, however, for those who have indoor dogs. "
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Teafaree
Resident
6y ago
"Laurel is a great place to live. Friendly people, great family neighborhoods. Fun activities and great Christian schools. 2 hours from Gulf of Mexico. "
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LaurelSucks
Resident
7y ago
"The city has no activities for children or even adults night life. The roads are horrible and no places to shop. "
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Lane
Resident
7y ago
"My commute is short and sweet, maybe 7 minutes on back roads. Many people have commutes like mine (close to home), but many commute to Hattiesburg and other cities nearby."
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Shuffmauldin
Resident
7y ago
"Plenty of street lights and low through traffic makes the street safe for kids who want to play in the neighborhood "
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Britney m.
Resident
7y ago
"Safe place to live nice people and has a beautiful town with good places to eat and shop. "
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Krystal H.
Resident
7y ago
"the commute to downtown is no trouble. everything is pretty much easy to get to. people are sometimes good at giving good directions and great places to visit in our town."
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Adrienne O. n.
Resident
8y ago
"The streets are well lit for that last evening walk and most people pick up the poop! The challenge however is tripping over large cracks in the sidewalks!"
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Tiffany G.
Resident
8y ago
"I've been here 20 plus years and I love to live around older people. it's peaceful and my kids can play in the yard and not worried about anything happening to them.. But we're looking to buy something bigger "
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Carolyn S.
12y ago
"I live here and love it. Laurel/Jones County is an excellent place to raise children and families. The City of Laurel has twice received the prestigious Livable Community Award, named Tree City USA. Laurel is a quaint, historical, charming city with great attributes. The 75-year-old Lauren Rogers Museum of Art boasts more than 2,000 items in its collections and over 10,000 square feet of exhibition areas. Community concerts, theatre, and ballet are favored recreational options. There are state ranked baseball, tennis, soccer, swim, and football teams throughout the community and nationally ranked junior college teams. Laurel is proud of its multi-million dollar sportsplex with an Olympic-sized swimming pool. State Games of MS, as well as Dixie Youth Baseball are hosted in Laurel. Schools are rated in Mississippi's top rated schools and elementary schools about 7 years old. Quiet town, low crime rate due to expertly trained law enforcement. Laurel is home to internationally known Sanderson Farms and Howard Industries. Rated among MS top retirement communities. Located within 2 hours of state capital, Miss. Gulf Coast, and New Orleans, LA. and 3 hours from Pensacola Beach in Florida."
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Ratcliff2
13y ago
"i grew up here and this is a really great place to be. caring kind and generous citizenry and involved community members"
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jharrisontk
14y ago
"Lots of trash, junk cars and drug dealing on corners. One in ten houses have been burned down. Think Detroit. Great if you want to here Rap or R&B drowning out your TV."
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Smithmissi
15y ago
"This is a very quiet and friendly neighborhood. Jones County School District level 5 schools. "
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Frequently asked questions about 744 W 5th St

What is 744 W 5th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 744 W 5th St in Laurel, MS is $112,800.
What is the price history for 744 W 5th St?
744 W 5th St in Laurel, MS last sold in April 1997.
Is Laurel a buyer's or seller's market?
Laurel is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Laurel?
Residents describe Laurel, MS as easy to park in, well-kept, and established. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Laurel, MS.
How big is the lot at 744 W 5th St?
The lot at 744 W 5th St in Laurel, MS is about 0.17 acres (7,500 sq ft).