890 23rd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 (MLS# 3370321)

890 23rd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501

$3,950,000

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Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 156,816 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 156,816 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,950,000 List Date: 8/01/2025 Last Modified: 9/04/2026

Overview

Description

"THE GULFPORT WATERFRONT GATEWAY" A Rare fee-simple development opportunity in the heart of Mississippi's emerging waterfront entertainment district. Gulf Coast Destination Development Site Former Marine Life Oceanarium Property | Approximately 340 feet of harbor frontage Direct adjacency to the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor Walkability to Downtown Gulfport Minutes from the Mississippi Aquarium Immediate access to Jones Park and Gulfport Beach Visibility from Beach Boulevard and Highway 49 corridors A built-in tourism market Existing regional name recognition and historical significance Very few sites along the Gulf Coast combine waterfront access, marina frontage, tourism infrastructure, downtown connectivity, and development scale in a single location. Gulfport's Transformation is Underway. The area surrounding the property is experiencing unprecedented public and private investment. Channel South Development Approximately $105 Million Investment Located nearby, the Channel South mixe ... (Read more) "THE GULFPORT WATERFRONT GATEWAY" A Rare fee-simple development opportunity in the heart of Mississippi's emerging waterfront entertainment district. Gulf Coast Destination Development Site Former Marine Life Oceanarium Property | Approximately 340 feet of harbor frontage Direct adjacency to the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor Walkability to Downtown Gulfport Minutes from the Mississippi Aquarium Immediate access to Jones Park and Gulfport Beach Visibility from Beach Boulevard and Highway 49 corridors A built-in tourism market Existing regional name recognition and historical significance Very few sites along the Gulf Coast combine waterfront access, marina frontage, tourism infrastructure, downtown connectivity, and development scale in a single location. Gulfport's Transformation is Underway. The area surrounding the property is experiencing unprecedented public and private investment. Channel South Development Approximately $105 Million Investment Located nearby, the Channel South mixed-use development is bringing: Residential units, Hospitality accommodations, Retail space, Restaurants, Structured parking, Public gathering spaces. This transformative project is expected to increase downtown density, visitation, and economic activity for years to come. The Markham Hotel Redevelopment, approximately $30 million investment. The historic Markham Hotel has been restored and reopened, adding luxury accommodations, event space, dining experiences, and renewed energy to Downtown Gulfport. Mississippi Aquarium One of Mississippi's premier tourism attractions, the Mississippi Aquarium continues to attract visitors from across the Southeast, generating year-round tourism activity and strengthening Gulfport's position as a destination city. A Marina-Centered Lifestyle Following Hurricane Katrina, the City of Gulfport invested approximately $19 million to rebuild and modernize the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. Reopened in 2011, the harbor now features: 319 boat slips, fuel dock facilities, charter operations, recreational boating, direct Gulf access, and walkable waterfront connectivity. For hospitality, entertainment, dining, and mixed-use developers, the marina provides a built-in customer base and year-round activity rarely found in comparable markets. Strategic Regional Position: Gulfport sits at the center of the Northern Gulf Coast and serves as a regional hub for tourism, commerce, and recreation. The surrounding region draws millions of visitors annually through its beaches, gaming industry, fishing, boating, festivals, entertainment venues, and family attractions. Traffic, Visibility & Access The property enjoys exceptional exposure within one of South Mississippi's most traveled corridors. Traffic Counts- Approximately 46,000 vehicles per day along the nearby Highway 49 corridor. Significant local and tourist traffic along Beach Boulevard, Marina visitors, Aquarium guests, Downtown visitors, Festival and event attendees. This combination of vehicular, pedestrian, boating, and tourism traffic creates a unique opportunity for destination-oriented development. A Vision for the Future; The conceptual "Gulfport Wharf" illustration was created to demonstrate.

Listing Details MLS# 3370321

General Property Information

Approx Lot Size Acres: 3.6
Approx H/C SqFt: 156816
SqFt Source: Other
List Price/SqFt: 25.19
Year Built Known: No
School District: Gulfport Dist
Accessibility Features: No
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land

Property Features

Current Use: Unimproved; Vacant Possible Use: Commercial; Development; Food Service; Investment; Recreational; Restaurant; Retail Commercial Features: Boat Pier/Dock; Waterfront Loading Lot Features: Cleared; Near Beach; Views Utilities: Other Parking Features: Additional Parking; Parking Lot Additional Transportation: Other; See Remarks Documents: Land Survey

Address and Location Information

Street Number: 890
Street Name: 23rd
Street Suffix: Street
County: Harrison
State: MS
Zip Code: 39501
Nearest Cross Street: E Beach Blvd
Parcel Number: 0811k-02-007.000
Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
Directions to Property: Land is home of late Marine Life.
N or S of I-10: S
N or S of CSX Railroad Track: S

Listing Information

Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Listing Service: Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount: 30243
Tax Year: 2025
Flood Insurance Required?: Subject to Survey
Leasehold Y/N: No
Association: No
Legal Description: (2.5 AC) BEG 2470 FT S & 1622.5 FT W OF NE COR OF SEC 9-8-11 ON N MAR OF 23RD AVE S 20 DG 173.8 FT N 68 DG 106.6 FT S 21 DG E 65.4 FT N 70 DG 359.5 FT N 203.7 FT E 160 FT S 68 DG W 389.3 FT ALONG 23RD AVE TO POB PART OF SEC 9-8-11 INCLUDING BOTTOMLANDS PER CIVIL ACTION #98-00875 (2005-12989-D-J1)

Commercial Features

Frontage Feet: 340

More Information

Auction

Auction: No

Showing Requirements

Showing: Show Any Time

Basement Features

Basement: No

Listing Office: Mississippi South Realty, LLC

Listing Agent: Emily R McDougall

Last Updated: September - 04 - 2026

890 23rd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 (MLS# 3370321)