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For sale by owner
  • Price increase: $81K (8/15)
    $720,000

    471 Windy Ridge Rd, Starkville, MS 39759

    3beds
    2,350sqft
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    $4,748/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1989
    10 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $306/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Hardwood floorsWelcoming fireplaceSoaring ceilingsWraparound porches
    If you have been dreaming of a home with warmth, character, and a true sense of place, this is it. Set on 10.38 private acres bordering Mississippi State University, this one-owner home offers the serenity of country living just minutes from campus and downtown Starkville. Wraparound porches invite you to enjoy morning coffee, evening breezes, and peaceful views of the stocked pond. There is a shed for your tools with a locked door and a barn (1800 sq. ft) with water and electric plus 2 concrete floored tack rooms. This can be used for animals or converted into small game day apartments. Inside the home, hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and a welcoming fireplace create an open, comfortable atmosphere filled with the kind of character rarely found in newer homes. Built with 2x6 studs for a strong stance on Windy Ridge. The thoughtfully designed layout also offers options for future expansion. Outside, the barn and expansive acreage provide endless possibilities for recreation, gardening, animals, or simply enjoying the privacy. Recent improvements include new windows in 2025, interior paint in 2021, new primary-bedroom carpet and primary-bath flooring in 2025, a new downstairs HVAC system in 2023, and exterior paint in 2024. Acreage, privacy, character, and an unbeatable location.
    What the owner loves about this home
    This home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience. Set on more than 10 acres with a stocked pond, barn, and work shed the property feels like a peaceful country retreat while still being just minutes from Mississippi State University, downtown Starkville, shopping, dining, and other local amenities. The acreage provides room to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the natural surroundings without sacrificing easy access to town. This has been a one-owner home since it was built and has been thoughtfully cared for over the years. It is a truly special property offering privacy and tranquility in an exceptionally convenient location.
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    Property Owner (703) 203-9073

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Other, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central, Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 10 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1062400503

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1989

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Starkville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $306/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $268,240
      • Annual tax amount: $3,061
      • Date on market: 8/15/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,931/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/15/2026Price change$720,000+12.7%$306/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/30/2026Price change$639,000-16.9%$272/sqft
        Source: Greater Golden Triangle Realtors® #26-915 Report a problem
        4/23/2026Price change$769,000+2.5%$327/sqft
        Source: Greater Golden Triangle Realtors® #26-915 Report a problem
        3/6/2026Price change$749,900-5.1%$319/sqft
        Source: Greater Golden Triangle Realtors® #25-2339 Report a problem
        11/13/2025Price change$789,900+16.7%$336/sqft
        Source: Greater Golden Triangle Realtors® #25-2339 Report a problem
        5/21/2019Listed for sale$677,000$288/sqft
        Source: COLDWELL BANKER -SRE, REA #19-1215 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,061 +25%$26,902 -0.9%
        2024$2,449 -0.1%$27,155 0%
        2023$2,450 0%$27,165 0%
        2022$2,451 +14%$27,173 +9.7%
        2021$2,151 +0.8%$24,760 0%
        2020$2,134 -3.4%$24,769 -2.4%
        2019$2,209 $25,373
        2018$2,209 +8.4%$25,373 +5.3%
        2017$2,037 $24,107 -0.5%
        2016$2,037 $24,235 +0.4%
        2015$2,037 +9.9%$24,143 +0.3%
        2014$1,853 $24,062 +4.3%
        2013$1,853 $23,059
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 39759

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        Somewhat Bikeable

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