Here in south MS privacy is a valued amenity. Private homes for sale with acreage in a rural setting are a popular choice for 2nd time buyers who are upgrading with a growing family. Many “empty-nesters” are also known to look for a way to get out of the hustle and bustle of town, but few want to be too far from the amenities like those found in Gulfport, Biloxi, D’Iberville & Ocean Springs, MS.

Here on the MS Coast insurance rates have risen considerably since Hurricane Katrina struck the area in 2005. However, insurance costs have decreased for some in recent months, especially for newer properties. Homes for sale north of Interstate 10 in more rural areas have not seen a dramatic rise in insurance costs as they are not impacted as much by a storm’s winds. This has helped spur quite a bit of growth in the rural and private setting homes for sale market further north from the MS Coast.

In Pass Christian, MS, just north of I-10, we recently came across a lovely rural estate on acreage for sale. This home sits approximately 2 miles from Interstate 10 and is set in the back of a slightly rolling 5 acre parcel. This rural and private home for sale is only 12 years old has many stunning interior features, but there is much more included with this private property beyond the featured all brick home. This home and property is set up almost as a compound, with a huge 1200 sq ft shop and an additional 830 sq ft guest house overlooking an in-ground swimming pool. The shop and guest house are both heated and cooled and each have their own full bath. The shop has a roll-down door and enough space for just about anything dad wants to play with while the guest house house has it’s own laundry, full kitchen, 2 car carport, and is handicap accessible.

The 2,700 square foot main house boasts all the features you’d expect in an upscale home for sale and then some. It was custom designed by its current owners and all rooms, including bathrooms, are over-sized. The interior features include granite, hardwood, tile, skylights, soaring ceilings, wet bar, separate tub & shower in master, his & her closets, 2 car garage, loft, fireplace, and much more! Huge windows allow lots of natural light throughout the living areas giving this rural home for sale on acreage a sense of warmth & spirit! The huge back patio and pool beneath mature palm trees will surely provide your senses with the feeling that you own your own private oasis!

The seller’s of this private setting and home for sale in the rural area of Pass Christian understand that in today’s buyer’s market they had to price their home below the competition to sell. While other comparable homes for sale start in the mid $400,000 range, this rural private estate is listed to sell at $385,000! It’s only a couple miles from “The Oaks” golf course in Pass Christian, a very nice course here in south MS.

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Long Beach MS is known as the “Friendly City” here in south Mississippi. As a small coastal city it has proven to be quite inviting to prospective home buyers as 113 homes for sale were reported as closed in 2009. All information included in this report was obtained through the Multiple Listing Service, MLS, provided for the Gulf Coast Association of Realtors.

Long Beach has finally completed most of the renovations to it’s downtown area. New construction projects are nearing completion and the beachfront has been restored. Long Beach has long been known for its outstanding school system and quaint beachfront environment. If you’re looking for great schools, clean beaches, and a more quiet environment to enjoy then Long Beach MS definitely is worth considering!

In 2009 113 homes for sale were reported as closed in Long Beach. Of these homes 6 closed for under $50,000, 27 from $50,001 to $100,000, 43 from $100,001 to $150,000, 18 from $150,001 to $200,000, 14 from $200,001 to $250,000, 1 from $250,001 to $300,000, and 4 homes closed from $300,001 to $400,000.

Current listings of homes for sale in Long Beach, MS show that 28 homes are for sale from $50,000 to $100,000, 54 from $100,001 to $150,000, 42 from $150,001 to $200,000, 21 from $200,001 to $250,000, 13 from $250,001 to $300,000, 12 from $300,001 to $400,000, 3 from $400,001 to $500,000, and 3 from $610,000 to $625,000.

Beachfront homes and lots for sale are currently priced at record lows. For example, a 3 bedroom 2 bath near beach home with 2,400 square feet and outstanding features such as cherry floors and granite countertops is currently listed for sale at $189,000. Other smaller beach view homes can be purchased in the low $100,000’s! Beachview or beachfront lots on cul-de-sac streets can also be found for sale and purchased at great prices!

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Pass Christian MS is known for its beautiful beachfront plantation homes dating back into the 1800’s. While much of historic Pass Christian was destroyed, a few beachfront treasures survived. The city, formerly a popular playground and retirement area for many seeking refuge from New Orleans, took a direct hit from the 2 most powerful hurricanes in the history of our country. With a little luck and the by the grace of God, it won’t see the 3rd. The following information was obtained through the Gulf Coast Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, MLS.

In the city’s darkest hour, as the tide rose to record highs and the wind screamed against waves and walls, much of Pass Christian’s history was erased from the coastline. However, overlooking Pass Christian Harbor, surrounded by water and under siege, The Historic Blue Rose withstood yet another of nature’s worst storms. The Historic Blue Rose, beaten and battered, was historically re-modeled and brought back to its former glory to serve as host to weddings and distinguished travelers thanks to the dedication of its owner. It has served many wedding partings in South MS since, and continues to do so with a potential of eventually re-opening the bed and breakfast portion as well.

Pass Christian has been slow to recover compared to much of south MS, but has completely restored its beaches & harbor, and has many projects currently underway. There has been tremendous growth in the former PGA host golf course community Timber Ridge. Many waterfront homes in Timber Ridge have been built bigger and better than ever before!

In Pass Christian, only 56 homes for sale were reported as closed in 2009. There are currently 135 homes listed for sale in the historic beach and bay-front community. Home prices start at $35,000, for homes requiring work, and go up to well over $1,000,000 for historic beachfront homes. The most expensive home listed for sale in Pass Christian is a $2,900,000 beachfront home on historic Scenic Drive. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath 5,000 sq ft home on 3.2 acres is a one-of-a-kind home dating back well over 100 years and overlooks the glimmering Gulf of Mexico.

Of the 56 homes listed for sale that closed in 2009 4 closed under $50,000, 9 closed from $50,001 to $100,000, 10 from $100,001 to $150,000, 8 from $150,001 to $200,000, 8 from $200,001 to $250,000, 7 from $250,001 to $300,000, 4 from $300,001 to $400,000, 4 from $400,001 to $500,000, 1 closed at $525,000, and the top priced home sold for $1,000,000 even. The highest priced home recorded as closed was a historic beachfront home still gutted from Hurricane Katrina that was set on 4.3 acres with 325 ft of beachfront. It’s very rare to find beachfront acreage anywhere on the MS Coast at such a discounted price.

Of the Active listings of homes for sale in Pass Christian there is 1 listed for under $50,000, 4 from $50,001 to $100,000, 31 from $100,001 to $150,000, 17 from $150,001 to $200,000, 16 from $200,001 to $250,000, 23 from $250,001 to $300,000, 21 from $300,001 to $400,000, 7 from $400,000 to $500,000, 14 from $500,001 to $1,000,000, and 1 priced over $1,000,000 at $2,900,000.

There are great opportunities to find waterfront homes and lots for sale along the back bay and canals that can be found throughout Pass Christian. There are also many homes for sale not currently listed on the market. For inside details on available listings of homes or lots for sale throughout Pass Christian and all along the MS Gulf Coast contact the coast’s leader in real estate news and information. Click contact us for the insights that will help make you the most informed buyer you can be!

Ocean Springs MS is the 2nd largest real estate market of homes for sale on the MS Coast. The uniqueness of “old town” Ocean Springs, coupled with one of the best overall school systems in south MS, keeps the Ocean Springs area a focus of residential home buyers. Many military families who work at Keesler Air Force Base choose to make Ocean Springs their home. Their are nice beaches, golf courses, and several great restaurants. There is fun for the whole family! Beautiful oaks line the downtown area and can be seen throughout the area and along the coast. The data used in this story was obtained through the Gulf Coast Association of Realtors, GCAR, Multiple Listing Service, MLS.

In 2009 there were 371 homes for sale recorded as closed in Ocean Springs. Of these 371 homes for sale 5 were closed at under $50,000, 55 from $50,001 to $100,000, 139 from $100,001 to $150,000, 96 from $150,001 to $200,000, 32 from $200,001 to $250,000, 14 from $250,001 to $300,000, 21 from $300,000 to $400,000, 1 closed from $400,001 to $500,000, 7 from $500,001 to $1,000,000, and 1 home closed for over $1,000,000 at $1,290,000. A beautiful 3 year old brick home overlooking deep water in one of Ocean Springs’ most sought after subdivisions.

The average closed sq. ft. price was just under $90.00 with a sales price vs. list price average of 95%. The average days on market for closed sales came in at 150 days. Ocean Springs recorded more closed sales than any other coastal city for homes above $250,000. That speaks volumes!!!!!! Many of our clients now call some of the finest areas in Ocean Springs home!

Currently there are 485 listings of homes for sale in Ocean Springs, MS. Of these 1 is listed for under $50,000, 48 are from $50,001 to $100,000, 152 from $100,001 to $150,000, 119 from $150,001 to $200,000, 43 from $200,001 to $250,000, 35 from $250,001 to $300,000, 44 from $300,001 to $400,000, 14 from $400,001 to $500,000, 25 from $500,001, to $1,000,000, and 4 are for sale for over $1,000,000.

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Biloxi, MS is a culturally vibrant coastal community and home to the
MS Coast’s 3rd largest residential real estate market behind Gulfport
and Ocean Springs. Biloxi has an abundance of stable economic
engines, and was recently ranked #1 for real estate appreciation
potential in the country. Most of the city has been completely
renovated since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and is
poised for a rebound. The following information was obtained from the
Gulf Coast Association of Realtors, GCAR, Multiple Listing Service,
MLS.

In 2009 Biloxi, MS saw 238 homes for sale close. Of these 17 were
under $50,000, 58 were from $50,001 to $100,000, 65 from $100,001 to
$150,000, 43 from $150,001 to $200,000, 25 from $200,001 to $250,000,
16 from $250,001 to $300,000, 10 from $300,001 to $400,000, 1 from
$400,000 to $500,000, and 2 from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The only
home to sell for more was a 7,334 sq ft 5 year old French Country
Style home on 1.3 acres. This home sold for $1,750,000 and was
located on the north side of Biloxi Bay in the beautiful upscale
subdivision of Beau Chene Estates.

Currently there are 293 active listings of homes for sale in Biloxi,
MS. Of these listings 6 are under $50,000, 47 are from $50,001 to
$100,000, 73 are $100,001 to $150,000, 60 are from $150,001 to
$200,000, 36 from $200,001 to $250,000, 22 from $250,001 to $300,000,
16 from $300,001 to $400,000, 10 from $400,001 to $500,000, 18 from
$500,001 to $1,000,000, with 5 listed for over $1,000,000. The most
expensive home for sale in Biloxi is a centrally located 15 year old
River Plantation Home on 10+ acres. This extravagant raised home is
bordered on 3 sides by water and sits with wide screen views of the
Tchoutacabouffa River.

In 2009 only 3 waterfront homes for sale sold in Biloxi, MS as
waterfront homes for sale coast wide continue to remain stagnant since
2006. 21 waterfront homes are currently listed for sale with a lake
front camp listed at just $69,900.

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