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!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$188Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jacqueline Ready• Berkshire Hathaway Home Servs., Panoramic Properties
West Beach, located between U.S. 90 (Beach Boulevard) and the Mississippi Sound, is a coastal and residential Gulfport neighborhood with a wide sandy shoreline and low-rise beach cottages. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Beach Boulevard near the Gulfport Harbor, where marinas, seafood counters, and breezy patios set the pace. Architecture leans to raised cottages and compact condos oriented toward water views and salt air. Jones Park frames the waterfront with open lawns and a long pier. The Gulfport Small Craft Harbor adds working-boat texture beside charter docks and bait shops. Evenings often center on sunset walks and casual meals with the surf as background.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
809 Ruth Ave · $319,000
$320K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $320K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Entrance foyer
High ceilings
Stone and granite counters
Walk-in closets
French doors
Vinyl windows
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer and electric dryer hookups
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Vinyl
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric and natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Patio
Private yard
Private entrance
Rain gutters
Fenced yard with privacy wood fencing
Shed(s)
Barn(s)
Beach access
Home design
Single-family house
One level
Move-in ready
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Driveway parking
Paved parking
Garage faces front
Total parking for 2 vehicles
Construction
Wood siding
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity connected
Water connected
Sewer connected
HOA & community
Fitness center
Street lights
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Just 500 steps to the sand! This vacation getaway can be your permanent residence or the perfect escape. Watch the sunset over the Gulf daily with a relaxing stroll or ride to the water. This rare gem serves historic charm in a move-in ready package. Open kitchen with ample storage and counter space, updated stainless appliances and granite counter tops. Beautiful sitting room with vaulted ceiling. All bedrooms are spacious and this home offers great storage throughout. Third bedroom features a Murphy bed and French doors, for a flexible guest space or hobby room. Enjoy your private backyard without major upkeep. This sweet street is highly prized in southwest Gulfport for its prime location, west of the Island View Casino and downtown Gulfport, & east of charming downtown Long Beach. Less than 80 miles to New Orleans or Mobile, not to mention 22 mins to all the fun in Bay St. Louis and 30 mins to downtown Biloxi. This home is your gateway to great memories and your key to the Vitamin D you need in your life. Brand new roof installed July 2021. |\n|
Public Records
Feb 3, 2011
Sold
—
MLSU #3207629
Jan 10, 2009
Listed
$90,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 2007
Sold
—
MLSU #3191088
Feb 3, 2007
Listed
$149,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$514
2024
$514 (−11.9%)
2023
$583 (+10.7%)
2022
$527 (+233.5%)
2014
$158
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,672
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,672
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harrison County
APN
0711N-02-078.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
T3
Sub-Urban Zone
These districts are composed mainly of areas containing detached single-family houses surrounded by lawns and landscaped yards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Gulfport, MS • 39501
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
60
41
67
49
73
56
78
63
82
68
88
75
91
76
91
76
87
72
81
63
73
56
64
47
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
7.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 809 Ruth Ave
$314,131
$4,869 under list price of $319K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $450K.