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Historic Duplex Residence
For Sale
$895,000
Pending

509 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

DUPLEX - Ocean Springs, MS

Property Size2,330 SF
Lot Size0.33 Acres
Days on Market154

Property Features for 509 Washington Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Zoning description Downtown
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
Parking 2
Window features Shutters
Patio and Porch features Porch
Subdivision Metes And Bounds
Lot features City Lot, City Lot
Elementary school Oak Park
Middle school Ocean Springs Middle School
High school Ocean Springs
Elementary school district Ocean Springs Dist
Middle school district Ocean Springs Dist
High school district Ocean Springs Dist
Directions South on Washington Ave, South of Porter Ave on West side of Street across from Walter Anderson Museum
Standard status Pending
APN 6-01-37-232.000
Size 2,330 SF
Lot size 0.33 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description N1/2 LOT 12 BLK 34 JERRY O'KEEFE S/D SEC 37-7-8 DB 651-467 (254 MAP789.30-02)
Tax Annual Amount 5136
Legal Description N1/2 LOT 12 BLK 34 JERRY O'KEEFE S/D SEC 37-7-8 DB 651-467 (254 MAP789.30-02)

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1879
Floors in Building 1
Flooring type Wood
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Alston Reed Real Estate Services, LLC.
Listed By: Angela Alston-Ross · License #B23590
Added: Mar 12 Changed: Jul 24 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 1:06AM
MLS# 4142195

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic duplex residence includes two separate units within a single property. The interior features include wood flooring, tongue-and-groove wall coverings, and high ceilings, along with gas heating and gas cooking. Unit A offers approximately 1,280 heated and cooled square feet with two bedrooms, one bath, a study, additional bonus space, a full kitchen, inside laundry, and a full-width front porch. Unit B provides approximately 850 heated and cooled square feet with one bedroom, one bath, a full kitchen, a large living area, inside laundry, and a side porch.

The home is sited on a deep lot with a shared driveway and landscaped yard. Exterior components include a metal roof and a brick pier foundation. The property is located in the heart of historic Downtown Ocean Springs, directly across from the Walter Anderson Museum, and within walking distance to Front Beach, restaurants, shops, and galleries.

As a for-sale duplex, the property is suited for buyers seeking an income-producing residential setup with two distinct floorplans, including porches and inside laundry in both units. The combination of pre-Civil War era character and well-defined unit layouts may appeal to owner-occupants and investors looking for a downtown residence with established separation between Unit A and Unit B. The property is located in the Ocean Springs School District.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with approximately 2,330 heated & cooled SF total on a deep lot measuring approximately 50' x 308' x 50' x 314'
  • Historic 1879 residence with metal roof, wood flooring, and high ceilings
  • Unit A: approx. 1,280 SF with 2 beds, 1 bath, study/bonus space, full kitchen, inside laundry, and full‑width front porch

Property Analytics

Current Use

Publishing Pride Publishing House

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Parking Lot & Garage Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service Building Supply Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

926
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 39564, MS

42,539
Population
18,908
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
53.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
798
Density / Sq Mi
$77,300
Median Household Income
$43,754
Median Earnings
$1,314
Median Rent
$220,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit duplex with wood finishes, high ceilings, and gas systems, located in downtown Ocean Springs near key attractions.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 509 Washington Avenue Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with approximately 2,330 heated & cooled SF total on a deep lot measuring approximately 50' x 308' x 50' x 314'; Historic 1879 residence with metal roof, wood flooring, and high ceilings; Unit A: approx. 1,280 SF with 2 beds, 1 bath, study/bonus space, full kitchen, inside laundry, and full‑width front porch
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