Few homes in Mississippi have the grandeur and historical significance that The Priestley Home offers. Located a block south of the center of Canton, this revived beauty offers four stately bedrooms, four bathrooms, a formal dining room, music room, parlor, library, office, sleeping porch, pool, terrace and greenhouse, all in peak condition. Built by Dr. James Priestley in 1852, the original house consisted of the front porch, the grand staircase and four rooms. Various rooms and wings were added throughout the years, including an office, the current library and an examining room for Dr. Priestley (which is now the kitchen). Later additions included bathrooms, incorporating the kitchen, which had been detached, and a dining room. The current owner has meticulously restored the home to its original splendor, both structurally and cosmetically, going as far as to seek out historically correct hardware and to retrieve the original dining room doors. New piers and a steel beam foundation have been added. Floors, walls and ceilings were replaced and windows were repaired and a long life metal roof was added. Today the home is a classical masterpiece. The grand staircase has been restored, the wide front porch gleams and the relaxing screened sunroom provides the perfect spot for year-round entertaining. The owner has brought back the richness of the home with numerous bookcases and ceilings accented with gilded wallpaper. Each spacious bedroom features a working fireplace and abundant closet space. Bathrooms feature clawfoot tubs, separate walk-in showers and varnished wainscot walls. The period kitchen offers today's modern amenities, while keeping a nod to the fundamental style of the home. The landscaped grounds cover an acre and feature lush flowerbeds, regional perennials and mature hardwoods. An established herb garden is located off of the kitchen. The home was honored by the Mississippi Historic Trust for Outstanding Restoration. Extensive photographs and documentation of the restoration available upon request.
Active
$988,000
138 E Fulton St, Canton, MS 39046
4beds
5,252sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1852
0.89 Acres Lot
$927,000 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 124 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:31am
Listed by:
Jane D Lever 601-613-1525,
Keller Williams 601-977-9411
Source: MLS United,MLS#: 4111423
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Library, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,252
- Total interior livable area: 5,252 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carriage Load, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 093d19c3500000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pilings/Steel/Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1852
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Fiber to the House
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: See Remarks
- Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
Location
- Region: Canton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,140
- Annual tax amount: $5,884
- Date on market: 4/27/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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