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1502 Kensington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (MLS# 4084771)

1502 Kensington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

$834,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Square Footage: 2,809 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,314 Status: Closed
Current Price: $870,000 List Date: 7/14/2024 Last Modified: 10/30/2024

Description

In the heart of Old Ocean Springs, just steps away from the serene inner harbor and the golden beach sunsets, this Classic American Bungalow with cedar shakes and gabled roof is unique. Situated on a large, wooded corner lot, this gracious home offers both elegance and comfort. On the first floor you will enjoy the formal living and dining room featuring a cozy brick hearth, a family room, a gourmet kitchen with stylish tin backsplash and a casual dining area. The generous primary bedroom suite includes a sitting area and bath. There is a second bedroom and bath on this level. The second story includes two generous bedrooms and an office that could accommodate guests, a bathroom and a large open landing area. From the kitchen you step out onto a covered porch overlooking a brick patio with its built-in grill. There is also a covered breezeway with sitting area, two storage rooms for bikes or tools and a double carport. The mature live oaks and magnolias combined with the established azaleas and vintage camellias provide natural beauty of this property in a restful setting. You can stroll to 4 municipal parks or take a short bike or golf cart ride to vibrant downtown Ocean Springs with its shops, restaurants and museums. Don't forget the Ocean Springs award winning schools, the Gulf Island National Seashore Park, the sandy beaches .....

More Information MLS# 4084771

Address and Location Information

Parcel Number: 6-01-30-460.000 Directions to Property: Washington Ave south to Government Street then east to General Pershing Avenue. Head south towards harbor. Property is on corner of General Pershing and Kensington. N or S of I-10: S N or S of CSX Railroad Track: S Street Number: 1502 Street Name: Kensington Street Suffix: Avenue County: Jackson State: MS Zip Code: 39564 Subdivision: Old Ocean Spgs DT

Listing Information

Listing Service: Full Service Status: Closed List Date: 2024-07-06 List Price: $870,000 Current Price: $834,000

General Property Information

New Construction: No Property Condition: Move In Ready Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.65 Lot Size Dimensions: 150x189 SqFt Source: Appraiser List Price/SqFt: 309.72 Year Built Source: Public Records Garage Spaces: 0 Carport Spaces: 2 Total Floors: 2 Bathrooms Half: 0 Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0 Fireplace: Yes Fireplaces Total: 1 Pool: No School District: Ocean Springs Dist Elementary School: Oak Park Elementary School 2: Ocean Springs Upper Middle or Junior School: Ocean Springs Middle School High School: Ocean Springs Home Warranty: No Accessibility Features: No Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Approx H/C SqFt: 2809 Year Built: 1960 Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Full: 3

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount: 2145 Tax Year: 2023 Homestead Y/N: Yes Additional Exemptions Y/N: Yes Exemption Type: Over 65 Zoning: Res Medium Density Flood Insurance Required?: Subject to Survey Leasehold Y/N: No Sold In Previous 12 Months: No Association: No Covenants Y/N: No Legal Description: BEG SE INTERS PERSHING AVE & KENSINGTON AVE S 150' E 189' N 150' W 189' TO POB DB 1876-314(43 MAP789.30-04)

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: In the heart of Old Ocean Springs, just steps away from the serene inner harbor and the golden beach sunsets, this Classic American Bungalow with cedar shakes and gabled roof is unique. Situated on a large, wooded corner lot, this gracious home offers both elegance and comfort. On the first floor you will enjoy the formal living and dining room featuring a cozy brick hearth, a family room, a gourmet kitchen with stylish tin backsplash and a casual dining area. The generous primary bedroom suite includes a sitting area and bath. There is a second bedroom and bath on this level. The second story includes two generous bedrooms and an office that could accommodate guests, a bathroom and a large open landing area. From the kitchen you step out onto a covered porch overlooking a brick patio with its built-in grill. There is also a covered breezeway with sitting area, two storage rooms for bikes or tools and a double carport. The mature live oaks and magnolias combined with the established azaleas and vintage camellias provide natural beauty of this property in a restful setting. You can stroll to 4 municipal parks or take a short bike or golf cart ride to vibrant downtown Ocean Springs with its shops, restaurants and museums. Don't forget the Ocean Springs award winning schools, the Gulf Island National Seashore Park, the sandy beaches .....

Status Change Info

Appraised SqFt: 2675 Sold Price/SqFt: 296.9 Contract Date/Pending Date: 2024-07-22 Closing Date: 2024-08-23

Structure Type

House: 1

Architectural Style

Bungalow: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1 Fenced: 1 Near Beach: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Showing Requirements

Showing: Appointment Required Appointment Phone: 228 297 1935

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Primary Downstairs: 1

Utilities

Cable Connected: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Special Purpose Rooms

Breezeway: 1 Guest Room: 1 Living/Dining Combo: 1

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Room/Morning Room: 1

Bathroom Features

Bidet: 1 Walk-In Shower: 1

Fireplace Features

See Remarks: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Walls - Interior

Sheetrock: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Luxury Vinyl: 1

Window Features

Screens: 1

Door Features

Pocket: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet: 1 Main Level: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Dual: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1

Foundation Details

Pillar/Post/Pier: 1

Exterior Construction/Siding

Brick: 1 Cedar: 1 Shingle Siding: 1

Roof

Architectural Shingles: 1

Exterior Features

Garden: 1 Outdoor Grill: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Brick: 1 Patio: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Partial: 1 Wood: 1 See Remarks: 1

Driveway Features

Paved Drive: 1

Parking Features

Parking Total: 2 Attached Carport: 1

Room Type

Family Room: 1 Office: 1

Property Features

Structure Type: House Architectural Style: Bungalow Lot Features: Corner Lot; Fenced; Near Beach Levels: Two Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Primary Downstairs Special Purpose Rooms: Breezeway; Guest Room; Living/Dining Combo Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room/Morning Room Bathroom Features: Bidet; Walk-In Shower Fireplace Features: See Remarks Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Walls - Interior: Sheetrock Flooring: Hardwood; Luxury Vinyl Window Features: Screens Door Features: Pocket Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Main Level Cooling: Central Air; Dual Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Roof: Architectural Shingles Patio And Porch Features: Brick; Patio Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Grill Fencing: Back Yard; Partial; Wood; See Remarks Driveway Features: Paved Drive Parking Features: Attached Carport Room Type: Family Room; Office

Room Information

Family Room Office

Documents

Listing Office: Blue Heron Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Charlotte Fraisse
Last Updated: October - 30 - 2024
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