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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

Overview

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 .....

Listing Details MLS# 4084771

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres
0.65
Lot Size Dimensions
150x189
Approx H/C SqFt
2809
SqFt Source
Appraiser
List Price/SqFt
309.72
Year Built
1960
Year Built Source
Public Records
Carport Spaces
2
Total Floors
2
Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
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
Garage Spaces
0
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

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

Address and Location Information

Street Number
1502
Street Name
Kensington
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Jackson
State
MS
Zip Code
39564
Parcel Number
6-01-30-460.000
Subdivision
Old Ocean Spgs DT
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

Listing Information

Listing Service
Full Service

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)

Status Change Info

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

More Information

Parking Features

Parking Total
2
Attached Carport
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing
Appointment Required
Appointment Phone
228 297 1935

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 .....

Structure Type

House
Yes

Architectural Style

Bungalow
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes
Fenced
Yes
Near Beach
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Primary Downstairs
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Special Purpose Rooms

Breezeway
Yes
Guest Room
Yes
Living/Dining Combo
Yes

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Room/Morning Room
Yes

Bathroom Features

Bidet
Yes
Walk-In Shower
Yes

Fireplace Features

See Remarks
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Walls - Interior

Sheetrock
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Luxury Vinyl
Yes

Window Features

Screens
Yes

Door Features

Pocket
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Dual
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Foundation Details

Pillar/Post/Pier
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Brick
Yes
Cedar
Yes
Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingles
Yes

Exterior Features

Garden
Yes
Outdoor Grill
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Brick
Yes
Patio
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Partial
Yes
Wood
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Driveway Features

Paved Drive
Yes

Room Type

Family Room
Yes
Office
Yes

Room Information

Family Room Office

Documents

Listing Office: Blue Heron Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Charlotte Fraisse
Last Updated: October - 30 - 2024
Information is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2022 MLS United, LLC.