Now serving vacay vibes year round! This rare gem can be your permanent residence or the perfect escape. Ruth Avenue is truly a best-kept secret along the Gulf Coast. You can reach the sand in minutes from your own beachy bungalow, just a block and a half from the sparkling waters of the Mississippi Gulf. Roll on down to the shore and take in gorgeous sunsets daily. Historic charm in a move-in ready package, with a RARE-to-the-area garage for parking/hobbies/storage.. ideal for cruisers storing a classic! Open kitchen with new LVP flooring, ample storage and counter space, gas range and granite counter tops. Beautiful sitting room with vaulted ceiling. All bedrooms are spacious. The third bedroom features a Murphy bed and French doors, for a flexible guest space or hobby room. This home offers great storage throughout, as well as a storage shed in the backyard and storage off the garage large enough to utilize as a small shop. Enjoy your private backyard and shaded front yard without major upkeep so you can focus on fun. Beach front parking at the end of Ruth is THE spot for so many activities, including sand castle building, bon fires, kite boarding and more. Minutes from downtown Gulfport, downtown Long Beach, the Southern Miss campus, Long Beach Harbor, Jones Park, the Mississippi Aquarium, Island View Casino, the Marine Research Center, and more. Just head down your own street to enjoy annual events like Cruisin' the Coast and 4th of July fireworks. Roof replaced in July 2021. Flood insurance not required. Ruth Avenue offers a vacation lifestyle year-round. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise!
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Price cut: $7K (9/21)
$312,000
809 Ruth Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
3beds
1,697sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$303,900 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 46 days
- 279
- 28
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacqueline L Ready 601-447-1954,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servs., Panoramic Properties 228-280-8351
Source: MLS United,MLS#: 4160586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,697
- Total interior livable area: 1,697 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 99 x 97 x 100 x 97
- Features: Front Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 0711n02078.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Move In Ready
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Western Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gulfport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,622
- Annual tax amount: $514
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$303,900
$289,000 - $319,000
$1,794/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $312,000-2.2%$184/sqft |
Source: MLS United #4160586 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000-3%$188/sqft |
Source: MLS United #4160586 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Listing removed | $329,000$194/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #4105857 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $329,000-2.7%$194/sqft |
Source: MLS United #4105857 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Price change | $338,000-0.3%$199/sqft |
Source: MLS United #4105857 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $339,000+54.1%$200/sqft |
Source: MLS United #4105857 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source: MLS United #3378650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2021 | Pending sale | $220,000$130/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices #378650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $220,000+44.5%$130/sqft |
Source:  MGCMLS #378650 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2008 | Listing removed | $152,250$90/sqft |
Source: Century 21 #104543 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2008 | Listed for sale | $152,250$90/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #104543 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514 +0% | $12,562 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $514 -11.9% | $12,184 |
| 2023 | $583 +10.7% | $12,184 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $527 | $11,395 -90% |
| 2021 | -- | $113,949 +12.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $101,660 +900% |
| 2019 | -- | $10,166 |
| 2018 | -- | $10,166 |
| 2017 | -- | $10,166 +12.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $9,009 +20.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $7,500 -42.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $13,014 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $13,571 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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