Saint Martin has varied home styles and coastal amenities
The community of Saint Martin offers variety on the Gulf Coast. "It's a small area, but it's right between D'Iberville, Ocean Springs and Biloxi," says Realtor Melinda Calhoun with Coastal Realty Group. Its placement offers access to many areas around Biloxi Bay for shopping and dining. "It's very accommodating since it's near the Interstate. You're close to restaurants, casinos, beaches and Keesler Air Force Base," Calhoun says. There's also variety in the housing styles, from budget-friendly ranch-styles to million-dollar homes overlooking the water. Saint Martin has well-rated schools and is near several parks and beaches.
Prices vary widely, from under $200K to over $1 million
Saint Martin is a classic suburban area consisting of many mid-to-late 20th-century homes. Ranch-style and split-level homes are on modest lots, lined with oak magnolia and beech trees. They're typically priced between $190,000 and $275,000. Subdivisions of New Traditional and contemporary homes wind around Saint Martin's mid-section, priced between $280,000 and $650,000. There are also million-dollar homes on larger lots, surrounded by grassy marshes scattered with pine and palmettos. These lifted New Traditional, contemporary and bungalow-style houses may have private docks and boathouses. These homes also offer scenic views of Back Biloxi Bay and its tranquil bayous. According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Saint Martin has a relatively high chance of hurricane damage and flooding, especially homes south of Lemoyne Boulevard. Residents should purchase appropriate homeowner's insurance and follow evacuation guidelines in an emergency.
Public schools earn strong ratings across all grade levels
Jackson County School District serves nearly 9,000 students and has an overall A-minus rating on Niche. St. Martin North Elementary earns an A, St. Martin East Elementary scores an A-minus and St. Martin Upper Elementary has a B-plus. St. Martin Middle earns a B-plus, and St. Martin High scores an A. In addition to its strong academic program, the high school has a robust athletic program. The school's Barlow Stadium fills up on Friday nights to watch the beloved Yellow Jackets football team play.
Fishing, paddling and beach access are minutes from home
Residents are a short distance from the area's water amenities. Less than 2 miles away in D'Iberville, Fountain Pier Park is a popular place to fish for redfish or mackerel. Riverside Park offers a launch spot for kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding. Several other water access points surround the bay, including Gulf Coast beaches in Ocean Springs, 5 miles away, and Biloxi, 7 miles away. The water is where Saint Martin residents gather for some of the area's biggest celebrations, like Fourth of July fireworks, and the annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade. This yearly tradition showcases colorful light displays on boats that march across the river, and a fireworks display to conclude the show. Saint Martin offers several community parks, like the West Jackson County Soccer Complex on Lemoyne Boulevard. In addition to its athletic fields, the park has a playground. Cedar Grover Community Center on Melrose Drive also features a playground and basketball court. Gulf Hills Golf Club, 3 miles away in neighboring Ocean Springs, has public tee times available.
Retail and restaurants expand in surrounding Gulf Coast cities
Most of Saint Martin's commercial areas are along Lemoyne Boulevard and Washington Avenue. Both have small businesses, churches, supply shops and chain restaurants. Lemoyne offers a Dollar General, and Washington has a Walmart. Several local restaurants are dotted across the community, such as Biloxi Country Cafe. This old-school spot offers comfort food like pimento cheese sandwiches and fried chicken. In nearby D'Iberville, there is a retail hub north of Interstate 10. This area has big box stores like Target and Sam's Club, as well as clothing stores like Marshall's. There's also a movie theater, chain restaurants and local spots like Bop's Frozen Custard. Nearby, D'Iberville Boulevard has even more local restaurants, such as Satchmo's Jazz Cafe, which has live music, southern comfort food and Sunday brunch. Surrounding cities like Biloxi and Gulfport provide more dining and retail offerings.
Interstates and Amtrak connect Saint Martin to Gulf cities
Saint Martin is bordered by Interstate 10 to the north and Interstate 110 to the west, which connects Gulf Coast communities. "You can really take your pick of which community you want to venture out towards," Calhoun says. Saint Martin is about 5 miles from the nearest medical center, Memorial Hospital Biloxi. Residents may also access Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service, which stops in Biloxi. The train runs from Mobile, Alabama, 60 miles away, to New Orleans, Louisiana, 90 miles away, with stops along the Gulf Coast. The closest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International, 20 miles from Saint Martin.
