Pass Christian MS Real Estate Market Jan 2010

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!