$599,500
$16K PRICE DROP

1204 Porter Ave Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Estimated payment $3,413/month

Total Views 7,847
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,547 Sq Ft
$388 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oak Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Little Children's Park

About This Home

Charming Ocean Springs creole cottage just steps from downtown and an easy stroll to Front Beach. What an opportunity to call this home from a bygone era your happy place. Feel captivated the moment you enter as you imagine over 100 years of loving care being spread throughout. Move in ready with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, study, delightful kitchen, lofty beaded ceilings and lovely front porch. Enjoy family time out back with a covered porch, wood deck, hot tub, pool and huge backyard. Get crafty or get to work in either the large 25'x19' workshop with a/c-heat unit or detached 18'x24' storage area and office space with a/c unit. Park your autos or golf cart under the double carport. Great care has been taken over the years to provide every modern convenience while preserving the quaint appeal of the time period of construction. If your dream is to live within walking distance to all things Ocean Springs, this is the home for your family.

Listing Agent

Beverly Burton

Gulf Properties License #S8983 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,832

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 108x100x9x79x83x79x32x100
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as Single Family Residential

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,547 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Blinds
  • Breakfast Room
  • Storage
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Slide

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Oak Park Elementary School
  • Ocean Springs Middle School
  • Ocean Springs High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Metes And Bounds Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6-01-37-684.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,832

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Other, See Remarks
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size: 108x100x9x79x83x79x32x100
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 2.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
  • Directions: From Hwy 90 go south on Washington Ave. Turn left on to Porter Ave. Home is second on right past Dewey Ave.
  • New Construction: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
  • AtticFeaturesAttic: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Dead Bolt Lock(s), Mirrored Closet Door(s), Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Outside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), See Remarks
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Entertainment: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast RoomMorning Room: Yes
  • Attic Features:Pull Down Stair Unit: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Bathroom Features:Jetted Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Interior Features:See Remarks11: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas - Range: Yes
  • Community Features:See Remarks22: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden, See Remarks
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Garden, Wooded
  • Pool Features: Slide, Above Ground, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Lap Siding, Wood Siding
  • General Property Information:Accessibility Features: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio - Covered: Yes
  • Driveway Features:Concrete Drive: Yes
  • Lot Features:City Lot: Yes
  • Door Features:Dead Bolt Lock(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes
  • Exterior Features:See Remarks20: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Driveway Features:Front Entrance: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Pool Features:Outdoor Pool: Yes
  • Door Features:Mirrored Closet Door(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Detached Carport, Driveway, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached Carport: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Entertainment, Street Lights, See Remarks

Association/Amenities

  • Tax and Financial Information:Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oak Park
  • High School: Ocean Springs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ocean Springs Middle School

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 6-01-37-684.000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16552.8
  • Zoning Description: Single Family Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1832.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,832 $20,211 $8,945 $11,266
2023 $1,832 $20,211 $8,945 $11,266
2022 $1,856 $20,211 $8,945 $11,266
2021 $2,622 $20,294 $8,945 $11,349
2020 $2,096 $16,474 $4,758 $11,716
2019 $2,034 $16,108 $4,758 $11,350
2018 $2,022 $16,108 $4,758 $11,350
2017 $1,989 $15,875 $4,758 $11,117
2016 $1,941 $15,875 $4,758 $11,117
2015 $1,467 $122,820 $24,030 $98,790
2014 $1,454 $12,282 $2,403 $9,879
2013 $1,414 $12,282 $2,403 $9,879
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $599,500 -2.5% $388 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $615,000 -- $398 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS United

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $120,000 No Value Available
Closed $132,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS United

MLS Number: 4118983

MLS United

APN: 6-01-37-684.000

Mississippi Jackson County Ocean Springs 39564

1204 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS

This home is located at 1204 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 and is currently priced at $599,500, approximately $387 per square foot. This property was built in 1885. 1204 Porter Ave is a home located in Jackson County with nearby schools including Oak Park Elementary School, Ocean Springs Middle School, and Ocean Springs High School.

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