Located in the heart of Fondren, homes like this simply don't come on the market very often—and they certainly aren't being built like this anymore. This exceptional traditional-style home is truly "solid as a rock," sitting well back from the street on more than an acre of beautiful property. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the character and craftsmanship, including four exceptionally large bedrooms, soaring ceilings, real heart pine floors, abundant storage, a slate roof, and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the home with natural light. The floor plan is exactly what you would hope for in a traditional home, offering a formal dining room, formal living room, spacious den, an additional room just off the kitchen, and a remarkable room over the garage that may quickly become your favorite spot in the house, overlooking the gorgeous backyard and pool. Outside, the backyard is truly special, featuring a brick patio, a classic deep pool—something you just don't find in newer pools—and a tall brick wall creating a private and inviting pool area. And there's still plenty of backyard beyond the wall, with room for kids to kick a soccer ball, play, and enjoy the outdoors. Best of all, you're right in the middle of everything Fondren has to offer, with locally owned restaurants just minutes away, multiple grocery stores, shopping, entertainment, and virtually everything else you need close by. I grew up in Fondren myself and loved every minute of it, and I can tell you there is something incredibly special about living in this neighborhood. This is a truly rare opportunity for a buyer looking for character, space, privacy, and an unbeatable location.
Cherokee Heights, located between Old Canton Road and Interstate 55, is a residential and wooded Jackson neighborhood with curving streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Old Canton Road corridor near the Highland Village area, where patios, boutiques, and coffee counters set a steady daytime hum. Broadmeadow Drive reads as a quiet loop of brick facades, deep setbacks, and mature oaks. Sidewalk gaps and rolling topography keep the pace calm and car-oriented. Nearby green space and trails shape an outdoors-forward routine without leaving North Jackson.
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Market insights
3851 Old Canton Rd · $615,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
93.9%
Most homes are selling 6% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$615,000
Median sale price in this area is $195,709. (68% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bar
Crown molding
Double vanity
High ceilings
His and hers closets
Kitchen island
Primary bedroom on main level
Fireplace in den and living room
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level
Crawl space with sump pump
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air
Ceiling fans
Multiple cooling units
Exterior features
Private in-ground gunite pool
Awnings
Courtyard
Private yard
Patio/porch with brick and awnings
Fenced backyard with privacy and brick elements
Level, wooded lot
Home design
Single family residence (house)
Two stories
Move-in ready
Parking
2-car garage
Garage door opener
Garage faces side
Construction
Brick and plaster construction
Slate roof
Combination foundation
Built in (year per assessor)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer (sewer connected)
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of this district is to protect single-family uses by permitting development on lot sizes not less than 10,000 sq ft. All other provisions of the R-1 Residential District shall be applied with the exception of the R-1 minimum lot size.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jackson, MS • 39216
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3851 Old Canton Rd
$597,665
$17K under list price of $615K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $269K to $625K.