$870,000
$5K PRICE DROP

501 Forest Hill Dr Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Estimated payment $4,918/month

Total Views 17,658
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,758 Sq Ft
$315 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • Oak Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the heart of Ocean Springs' coveted golf-cart district. Set on a spacious, high-and-dry lot surrounded by mature trees and wooded privacy, this elegant home offers the rare combination of downtown convenience and serene coastal living without requiring flood insurance.

Interior Highlights:
Spacious downstairs primary suite with a large walk-in closet and custom shelving.

Additional guest bedroom and spa bath on the main level.

Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with custom millwork throughout. Elegant crown molding, cherry hardwood floors.

Experience tons of natural light while in the kitchen from the large sky-light! Renovated kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless-steel farmhouse sink and appliances. The gas range oven has an additional compartment for broiling or bread-warming.

The bathrooms are updated with modern quartz counters, stylish cabinetry, and tile finishes.

Upstairs includes three additional bedrooms, a luxurious spa-inspired full bath, and lots of storage space! Each closet features custom shelving for maximum organization.

Next to the kitchen, there is an oversized laundry room with walk-in pantry. Near the front door, there is a bonus foyer closet with built-in custom shelving.

The exterior is freshly painted with a new metal roof. The double-pane windows have custom storm shutters with Acme mortise shutter hinges for easy use with a timeless Victorian elegance.

Relax outdoors with a screened porch, custom stamped concrete patio, large deck, and covered carport perfect. The house sits at the top of a circular driveway with ample space for guests, boat storage, or recreational vehicles.

There is also an attached storage shed with built-in workbench and shelving.

This move-in ready home is truly one-of-a-kind—rich in character and craftsmanship, while offering modern upgrades for today's lifestyle. Whether hosting on the spacious deck or enjoying peaceful mornings on the screened porch, this home was designed for Southern living at its finest.

Listing Agent

Jennifer McKinney

Expect Realty License #S59981 Listed on: 02/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Property is near a beach
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6-10-95-066.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,226

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Hills
  • New Construction: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • AtticFeaturesAttic: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Dead Bolt Lock(s), Double Entry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan3: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Bathroom Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Attic Features:Pull Down Stair Unit: Yes
  • Interior Features:Stone Counters: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Custom Cabinets: Yes
  • Bathroom Features:Travertine Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Farm Sink: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Full
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Slab
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees, Near Beach, Views, Wooded
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Deck, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Gulf Access
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Siding
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Near Beach: Yes
  • General Property Information:Accessibility Features: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio - Covered: Yes
  • Door Features:Dead Bolt Lock(s): Yes
  • Driveway Features:Gravel Drive: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Awning(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Door Features:Double Entry: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Beach Access: Yes
  • Driveway Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Gulf Access: Yes
  • Window Features:ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Awning(s)2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Circular Driveway, Storage, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features:Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Driveway: Yes

Utilities

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

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 #: 6-10-95-066.000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17424.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2226.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,201 $20,063 $4,175 $15,888
2023 $2,201 $20,063 $4,175 $15,888
2022 $2,630 $20,063 $4,175 $15,888
2021 $2,599 $20,139 $4,175 $15,964
2020 $2,082 $16,380 $2,129 $14,251
2019 $2,073 $16,380 $2,129 $14,251
2018 $2,061 $16,380 $2,129 $14,251
2017 $2,020 $16,091 $2,129 $13,962
2016 $1,971 $16,091 $2,129 $13,962
2015 $1,469 $122,960 $21,290 $101,670
2014 $1,417 $12,025 $2,129 $9,896
2013 $1,378 $12,025 $2,129 $9,896
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $870,000 -0.6% $315 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 For Sale $875,000 -- $317 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS United

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS United

MLS Number: 4104126

MLS United

APN: 6-10-95-066.000