Active

Price cut: $20K (2/27)

$479,900

5551 Carter Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

3beds

2,815sqft

Est.:

Residential, Single Family Residence

Built in 2000

5 Acres Lot

$459,700 Zestimate^®

$170/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy denTwo storage sheds

Spacious Home on 5 Acres with Guest Quarters, Pond & Multiple Outbuildings This beautiful property offers space, versatility, and privacy on plus or minus 5 acres of land. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus an additional flex room that can be used as a home office. A cozy den and approximately 400 sq. ft. of additional living space provide room for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors from the sunroom. The property includes a two-car carport for convenient parking. A separate mother-in-law suite--which can also serve as a man cave or guest house--includes 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, and a full kitchen, offering excellent flexibility for extended family or visitors. Two storage sheds are included, perfect for housing equipment, tools, or machinery. This property combines comfort, functionality, and country-style living with plenty of room to spread out.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Propane

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,815
Total interior livable area: 2,815 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Carport
Carport spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Other
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 5 Acres

Details

Additional structures: In-law, Shed(s), Workshop
Parcel number: 85298074.000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl, Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Architectural Shingles

Condition

Move In Ready
New construction: No
Year built: 2000

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Fountain Bleau Acr

Location

Region: Ocean Springs

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $170/sqft
Tax assessed value: $242,991
Annual tax amount: $2,323
Date on market: 12/29/2025
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$459,700

$437,000 - $483,000

$2,822/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/27/2026	Price change	$479,900-4%$170/sqft
Source: MLS United #4134692 Report a problem
12/29/2025	Listed for sale	$499,900$178/sqft
Source: MLS United #4134692 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,323 +0.5%	$42,933
2023	$2,313 +1.8%	$42,933
2022	$2,271 +0%	$42,933 -0.2%
2021	$2,270 -2.8%	$43,007 +88.2%
2020	$2,335 -2%	$22,850
2018	$2,383	$22,850
2017	$2,383 +5.5%	$22,850
2016	$2,258	$22,850 -88.6%
2015	$2,258 +22.1%	$200,180 +871.6%
2014	$1,849 +1.9%	$20,604
2013	$1,815 +1.7%	$20,604 +0%
2012	$1,785 -2.2%	$20,602 -5%
2011	$1,824	$21,684
2010	$1,824 +2.7%	$21,684 0%
2009	$1,775 +0.3%	$21,685
2008	$1,770 +33.3%	$21,685 +25.2%
2007	$1,327	$17,323
2006	$1,327	$17,323
2005	$1,327 -7.8%	$17,323
2004	$1,440 +9%	$17,323
2003	$1,321 -24.3%	$17,323 +24.8%
2002	$1,744 +32.1%	$13,880 +11.9%
2001	$1,320	$12,406