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Gulf Park Estates, a community surrounded by the beauty of water
Found just east of central Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Gulf Park Estates is an unincorporated community surrounded by several bayous, Biloxi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It is 13 miles west of Pascagoula, the county seat, making it fall under the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, there were nearly 6,000 residents, an increase from the 4,272 accounted for in 2000. "I've lived in Gulf Park for 50 years in various parts of the area, so apparently, I really like it here," says Nancy Carpentier, Realtor and owner of A&W Associates Real Estate Services, Inc. since 1976. "It's just a different atmosphere here – it's quiet, almost rural, and the subdivisions are huge. I've overlooked the bayou and the gulf and lived on Beach View Drive, the busiest street in the neighborhood. And you know, I loved every view and neighbor I had." Major draws for homeowners may be waterfront views – or close waterfront access – along with low property tax and access to highly rated schools.
The Gulf of Mexico brushes up against Gulf Park Estates.
Large homes with waterfront views are common in Gulf Park Estates.
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Southern-style homes and waterfront properties
The housing environments vary greatly, from the open wide streets of modern subdivisions to houses tucked away by the bayou under marsh trees. Among the architectural styles, ranch and Colonial Revivals are the most prevalent. "The subdivisions are huge; some stretch for two and a half miles. Beach View Drive is the busiest part of the area, but where I live now by the bayou, I only have one neighbor who just vacations here," Carpentier says. "I don't know of any HOA fees. Existing homes are selling quite reasonably, but there's not a lot of new construction. Many of the open lots are in flood zones – which flooding isn't a huge issue, but it does happen." Homes with mortgages have a median property tax of around $1,345, or 0.8%. Properties in Gulf Park Estates only trend slightly higher than other homes in Jackson County. The unincorporated community has a median home price of around $235,000, significantly lower than the national median of about $420,000. However, some rare waterfront properties may leave the market for more than $750,000.
Ranch style homes with garages can be found in Gulf Park Estates.
Homes with private docks are an option in Gulf Park Estates.
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Highly rated schools with the Ocean Springs District
Children in Gulf Park Estates will attend public schools under the Ocean Springs School District, which has three elementary schools, one upper elementary school, one middle school and one high school. Ocean Springs School District has an A from Niche, and all six main schools have an overall A rating. The Mississippi Department of Education ranked it the number-one performing district in Mississippi for the 2022-2023 school year.
The Ocean Springs School District has an A+ grade from Niche.
Magnolia Park Elementary School has an A grade from Niche.
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Visiting Gulf Islands National Seashore and flood mitigation
Outdoor recreation for residents of Gulf Park Estates is concentrated in the green spaces and water areas surrounding it. Portions of the Gulf Islands National Seashore are directly accessible, most notably the Davis Bayou Area to the west. There are hiking trails, picnicking sections and the Davis Bayou Fishing Pier. To the south is the Bellefontaine Marsh Preserve, which has 1,300 acres of a marsh system where birding, fishing and boating are popular. The Mississippi Fontainebleau Nature Trail branches off Hanshaw Road. The unpaved trail loops through the forest, offering residents a quiet place to walk and bring their dogs. Gulf Park Estates and surrounding areas have a high risk of flooding. Ocean Springs, as do all coastal communities in Jackson County, participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and maintain debris programs to keep drainage ways clean. According to the 2024 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, several current and future efforts are put in place to help lessen damages from floods and hurricanes. These efforts include more intense research on the effect of sea rise and erosion and ensuring waterfront buildings are built with water-resistant materials.
The Gulf Islands National Seashore Davis Bayou Area has many recreational options.
Fishing at Bellefontaine Marsh Preserve is a favorite activity near Gulf Park Estates.
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Commercial shopping areas nearby and along Highway 90
As Gulf Park Estates is primarily residential, commercial pockets are located outside the community. There are a couple of waterside restaurants, such as The Bayou Dockside Bar & Grill, alongside small businesses where residents run out of their homes or rented office spaces. For the most part, big-name shops like Walmart and Aldi, as well as chain restaurants, are found just along Route 90 just north of Gulf Park Estates.
The Bayou Dockside Bar & Grill is a waterfront restaurant in Gulf Park Estates.
Aldi is a popular grocery option near Gulf Park Estates.
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Navigating to and from nearby cities in Jackson County
About a mile north of Gulf Park Estates is the major thoroughfare of Highway 90 – also referred to as Bienville Boulevard – which connects to Biloxi, Pascagoula and Interstate 10. As the area is more rural and has no central commercial district, residents are heavily car-dependent. Walkability is limited to residential streets, and it's only considered somewhat bikeable. Off Blueberry Drive is the small Ocean Springs Airport, but most residents will travel 19 miles northeast to the Trent Lott International Airport..
Gulf Park Estates crime
Gulf Park Estates has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Gulf Park Estates
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gulf Park Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gulf Park Estates, Ocean Springs sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Gulf Park Estates, Ocean Springs over the last 12 months is $243,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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