Potential. Privacy. Proximity. 4.83 Acres in Ocean Springs' Highest Elevation Zone Ability to create parcels and get a quick return on your investment. A rare opportunity to own nearly 5 acres in one of the Gulf Coast's most beloved and best-kept secrets—Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Tucked away just minutes from downtown, this 4.83-acre wooded sanctuary offers exceptional privacy, natural beauty, and 20 feet of elevation—the highest point in Ocean Springs. This land has never flooded and has weathered every major hurricane without issue. Fantastic opportunity to own usable acreage with excellent potential for bespoke residential design. A recent boundary survey, FEMA flood map, and elevation data provide clear confidence in the layout, access, and high ground of the property. Septic feasibility has been confirmed through the county approval process, and utilities are straightforward with a private well on site and power available at the road. The land offers several natural build locations, ideal for crafting a bespoke homesite, with room for a driveway along the edge and multiple options for clearing without major work. An older structure is present and conveys as-is; buyer may renovate or remove as desired. Additional photos show road frontage, walkable understory, high-elevation points, and accessory structures to help buyers envision the property's full potential. Zoned for single-family use with accessory buildings permitted (buyer to verify), this parcel supports a wide range of residential possibilities. A great option for anyone seeking privacy, usability, and a clear path to building. ⸻
Ocean Springs East, located between Downtown Ocean Springs and the Gulf Islands National Seashore, is a coastal and residential Ocean Springs neighborhood with oak-shaded streets and marsh-to-bayou scenery. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around Government Street at Washington Avenue, where galleries, coffee counters, and chef-driven dining set a walkable, coastal-town rhythm. The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, and the Ocean Springs Community Center act as cultural anchors for the area. Housing leans toward low-slung ranch homes and newer builds tucked behind pines, with pockets of older cottages closer to town. Sidewalks and bike routes trace toward Front Beach and the small-boat launches along the bayou. Daily life follows the waterline, with sunsets, porch lights, and a steady hum from downtown.
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Market insights
12 Zettel Rd · $439,500
DAYS ON MARKET
337 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.8%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$439,500
Median sale price in this area is $274,770. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
4 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Estimated living area
To be built
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Boat house
Portable building
Separate residence
Workshop
Corner lot
Front yard
Interior lot
Landscaped grounds
Many trees
Wooded
Asphalt road frontage on a city street
Home design
Acreage property (under 10 acres)
Suitable for agricultural, development, or single-family use
Currently used as residential single family
Construction
To be built
Utilities
Well water
Cable available
Electricity available
Phone service available
Water service available
Sewer: unknown
Financial info
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