This charming cottage and guest house on the second block of Sycamore St. in Old Town Bay Saint Louis is an opportunity to own a beach house in this bustling resort town. Preserving the mood and feel of the home has been the main intent of the current owner. With beautiful materials, such as cypress siding, and period typical details, such as transoms and crown molding, this renovation has married the modern with a timeless classic in perfect harmony. 2014 Renovation has been carried out with the utmost care preserving the dignity and graciousness of this historic house while replacing the electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Around the corner from the Depot District, Flood zone X, and two blocks to the beach and sea wall. A spacious and charming front porch opens on to a large living room that can also be used as a bedroom. Barge board walls, high bead board ceilings, transoms, and hard wood cypress interior doors add a gracious note to this abode. The natural light is wonderful in the great room consisting of a den and eat in kitchen. The primary bedroom of this house is in the back, with a loft for additional sleeping, or storage. The bedroom opens on to a private bricked courtyard and cabana. Sharing this secluded courtyard space is a 300 square foot 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house with kitchenette. Also, covered storage area on the side of the house. A handsome and stylish pergola delineates this recreational space from the rest of the drive way and the side entrance. Stroll or take your golf cart to the the municipal marina, restaurants, shops, coffee houses, and entertainment that Old Town Bay Saint Louis has to offer.
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Price cut: $50K (2/6)
$545,000
253 Sycamore St, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
2beds
1,043sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 199 days
- on Zillow |
- 214 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 29, 2025 at 11:35pm
Listed by:
Estus Kea 228-342-2192,
John McDonald Realty, LLC 228-467-5500
Source: MLS United,MLS#: 4093826
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Warming Drawer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,043
- Total interior livable area: 1,043 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Lighted, Paved, Private
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Courtyard, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Beach
Details
- Parcel number: 149m230054.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking Trails, Fishing, Marina, Near Entertainment, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
Location
- Region: Bay Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $523/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,607
- Annual tax amount: $1,500
- Date on market: 10/11/2024
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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