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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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!

The waterfront subdivision of Knollwood has a 40 unit “ready to go” Go Zone development. This site is located just north of the Pass Christian city limits in Harrison County only about 1 mile from the beach. Due to the lack of city services to the subdivision, along with county building limitations, Knollwood has been slow to develop and has been a well-kept waterfront secret….Until now.

The initiative of 1 resident has brought a private sewerage service to the quaint waterfront community here on the east side of St. Louis Bay. There is currently a county code restriction requiring the mostly 50X100 ft lots platted alongside the short canals in Knollwood to be consolidated into at least 1 acre for septic system usage. Current code requirements in the county require at least 1 complete acre for septic systems. The restrictive county requirement to build on at least an acre does not apply to properties connected to the new sewer line. The multi-family zoned property on Jones Road described herein will be serviced by the new sewer line making it a Go Zone viable development project in south MS.

The owner of the property currently has approval to build 40 units on this property. With over 700 ft of frontage on the newly paved main road, minimal infrastructure will be required to begin construction, making this Go Zone viable development project very attractive. All approvals are in place, all utilities are available, and any changes to the currently approved plans will be swift and assisted.

The options for Go Zone development include apartments, condos, townhomes, or a retirement community. A fantastic amenity included with the purchase of this property is a 100X150 ft waterfront lot located directly across the street. This lot will make an excellent boat launch and will help to add distinctive value to a private-waterfront community. The waterway is a short ride to the wide open St. Louis Bay, Gulf of Mexico, and the pristine Barrier Islands. The Pass Christian area is well known for having always been a favorite playground for Louisiana business people.

This site is located approximately 1 mile from the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, and only a few miles from Interstate 10. A new Wal-Mart is being constructed, on the beach, just a few minutes drive away and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. This site is “Ready to Go” and priced to move at $400,000. This waterfront development community offers great Go Zone Tax Benefits as well as future appreciability.

For more information, including bids on build-out with Go Zone 4-plexes starting under $80.00 per sq ft, contact Andries Butler with Tech Realty @ 228-547-7170 or Use this Contact Form.

Beautiful views from Timber Ridge

In the last twelve months 66 homes have sold in Pass Christian. The price range on these homes ranged up to the $1,000,000 mark. Pass Christian, MS also has many affordable homes for sale. 33 of the 66 sold were for under $200,000. There were even waterfront homes sold for under the $200,000 in great areas! 11 of the 66 homes sold over the past year were waterfront homes with 9 of them sold within Timber Ridge. Timber Ridge is Pass Christian’s most popular golf-course community.

44 lots were sold in the past year in Pass Christian, MS with 10 of those being waterfront lots. The waterfront lots for sale ranged from $30,000 up to $300,000 in selling price. Currently there are 64 buildable single family lots listed for sale in Pass Christian. Damion & I also have many more not currently listed on the MLS market including the lowest prices on waterfront lots available anywhere on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! These opportunities will make great investments or excellent homesites for build-outs. We’ve got many great plans to choose from!

To gather all your options while looking for a home for sale in Pass Christian, MS click contact us. We have the builder relationships, field experience, information and options that will make your vision a reality. Click contact us today and learn more.

BeachFront Lots for Sale in South MS

The actual sold properties, per MLS, is a mere 15. This means that less than 10% of the current beach view lot inventory has actually closed within the last 12 months. The closed prices ranged from $25,000 up to $1,00,000 in the Long Beach & Pass Christian area. Due to the ridiculous listed to closed percentage this is the best opportunity I’ve ever seen to own premier non-reproducible lots for less money than reproducible-inland lots! This means appreciation potential galore!

Long Beach and Pass Christian are known as the quiet coastal towns here on the Mississippi Coast. Long Beach and Pass Christian both have excellent school districts and are rich in local culture and opportunity. I currently live with a beach view myself on an extremely quiet street in “The Friendly City” of Long Beach. It’s marvelous. The sunsets are fantastic and the Gulf breezes are refreshing. The beaches in Pass Christian are also far less crowed than those of Gulfport & Biloxi.

The beachfront lots for sale in Long Beach start at $170,000 for unlisted property. Interior lots for sale with beach views start in the mid to high $20,000 range. Large beach view lots can be bought from $30,000-$50,000 on and off the MLS market. Of course the best deals are usually found when you work with a local buyer’s agent who knows of the unlisted lots for sale and charges the seller a smaller commission. As everyone knows, every penny counts – Always!

Due to our web presence, we have been contacted by many builders interested in building at reduced prices. The national news has stated that the new construction industry has effectively been in a “depression,” and builders are cutting costs in efforts to stay busy. When you combine our independent research, the excessive number of beach view lots available, and the builders’ economic state you find yourself in the perfect environment to invest into a beachfront home. If your dream has been to get on the water, then let us help you make it a reality at the best location & price possible.

We have new construction vacation homes starting as low as $80,000! This is raised on concrete pilings, metal roof, concrete board siding, granite, all appliances, huge decks and much more. We also have excellent insurance reducing options that can save you up to 75% on the cost of insurance!

We are your beachfront & beach view lots & new construction leaders on the MS Coast. Click contact us or give us a call for more information. I’ll see you on the beach!