Step into a piece of Lake Cormorant history with this remarkable country property offering approximately 21.62 acres and a home believed to have been built around 1892 by J.M. Blythe, son of Col. Blythe, an early owner of the surrounding land, with the property remaining connected to the Blythe family for generations. Offering approximately 3,264 square feet, this distinctive Southern vernacular farmhouse with classical architectural influences has evolved over more than 130 years while retaining much of its original character, including beautiful heart pine hardwood floors, tall windows, substantial trim, high ceilings and a traditional two-story design. The front of the home features a formal living room and dining room, sitting room and fireplace room, while a spacious den/family room was added to the rear for comfortable everyday living. The floor plan includes four bedrooms, a bonus room and 2.5 baths, with the primary bedroom and renovated en suite bath conveniently located on the main level. The spacious primary bath blends vintage character with modern comfort and features a beautiful clawfoot soaking tub, separate tiled shower, pedestal sink and walk-in closet, while the additional baths have also been updated. The kitchen, renovated around 2019, offers quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry and workspace, a center island with quartz countertop, stainless farm-style sink, stainless vent hood, smooth-top range, stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator. Additional improvements include a new septic system in 2021, renovated bathrooms and new plumbing throughout in 2022, a whole-house generator hookup added in 2022, new downstairs HVAC in 2023 and a new water heater in 2026. The home is connected to city water while retaining the option of well water and features redundant shutoffs and a water filtration system. Outside, the property continues its agricultural tradition as a working farm with pear, peach and fig trees, along with fruit bushes, a large chicken run and coop, and a rear portion of the acreage currently leased to a local farmer under a 20% share-of-profits arrangement. Five additional buildings provide tremendous versatility, including a 14' x 18' detached studio or hobby space with a sink, an approximately 30' x 50' insulated four-bay garage built around 2019 with a 220-volt RV hookup, a 20' x 26' two-car garage, workshop and barn. Rich in local history and surrounded by the peace and quiet of the Mississippi countryside, this is a rare property where the character of a circa-1892 Southern farmhouse, generations of Lake Cormorant history, thoughtful modern improvements and more than 21 acres come together in a truly special setting.
This extraordinary 3,300 square foot farmhouse is not simply a home it is a fully realized, self-sustaining way of life, thoughtfully upgraded from the ground up and ready for the family that refuses to compromise. There are 5 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms and a bonus room, as well as 2.5 bathrooms. The four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath main residence offers the rare convenience of a primary suite on the main floor, combining everyday practicality with timeless farmhouse charm. Every major system has been replaced and modernized: a new combination HVAC unit, new water heater, and completely new plumbing, electrical, and septic infrastructure mean you are moving into a property built to last for the next generation, not the next repair cycle. True self-sufficiency sets this property apart. A new well, well pump, and full water treatment system give you clean, reliable water entirely independent of municipal supply and switching between city water and treated well water requires nothing more than flipping a few switches. A whole-property transfer switch ensures the home and all outbuildings can be powered by generator when the grid goes down. A wood burning stove in the mudroom adds warmth, character, and a redundant heat source that no utility company can take away. The outbuildings are equally impressive. A four-bay garage with dedicated livestock space, a separate cook house for entertaining and outdoor food preparation away from the main kitchen, an additional single-car garage, a breezeway, and a fully equipped workshop give you the infrastructure to support any agricultural, mechanical, or creative pursuit you bring to the land. Speaking of land of the 21 total acres, 17 are actively farmed and historically generate enough income to cover the property taxes each year, making this estate as financially sound as it is beautiful. An established orchard of fig, pear, and peach trees rounds out the agricultural bounty, and the entire property enjoys the quiet privacy of being surrounded by state, county, and federal land meaning your views and your peace are permanently protected.
Public Records
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
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MLSU #2330257
Jul 8, 2020
Listed
$400,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 1991
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,323 (+3.5%)
2024
$2,244 (−0.2%)
2023
$2,249 (+28.1%)
2022
$1,756 (−15.4%)
2021
$2,075 (+3.6%)
2020
$2,003 (+1.0%)
2019
$1,983 (+1.0%)
2018
$1,964 (+5.9%)
2017
$1,855 (+3.3%)
2016
$1,796 (+365.3%)
2015
$386 (+2.1%)
2014
$378 (−0.2%)
2013
$379
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Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
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Stories
1
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Lot size
22 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,350
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,350
Year built
1965
Style
Other
County
DeSoto County
APN
210624000 0001900
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
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Agricultural District
The agricultural districts included in this chapter are intended to achieve the following objectives: To provide area for agricultural and rural uses within the County area.; To encourage a vigorous agricultural industry within the County's zoning jurisdiction.; To ensure that urban/suburban development occurs contiguous to existing urbanized or urbanizing areas.; To prevent premature urban development in areas which are not adequately served by public facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Golf related
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 12911 W Star Landing Rd
$553,969
$10K under list price of $564K
Nearby comparable homes
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