Opportunities like this , don't come along often! This 1930's home is special indeed! Renovated and expanded to over 3,000 SF in 2001 and then renovated again in 2006 this home has all you might want in a family retreat or full time home. Nestled under live oaks and Magnolias, surrounded by azaleas, overlooking Bayou Portage, this home gracefully blends with nature and immediately relaxes the soul. The home is truly one of a kind, with antique pine floors, cathedral ceilings with beams, cypress antique doors, fireplace, and everyone's favorite outdoor room, a huge screen porch overlooking the bayou. 4 large bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths, and an open kitchen. Light flows through this home beautifully. A 2 bedroom 2 bath guest apartment will be a welcoming spot for overnight guests or rental. The gunite pool has decking all around and there is a wonderful flow when entertaining. Certainly not to be missed: a boathouse and dock on the bayou to enjoy Pass Christian's best wildlife and nature.Great waterfront location , easy access to St Louis Bay and quick 5 minute drive to the beach. Affordable flood insurance which may be assumed. This owner recently replaced the roofs, added water filtration system, new HVAC, refinished hardwood flooring, new carpet in 2 bedrooms, fresh paint and a generator. Professional Photos will be coming soon! Appointment only.
Tucked away at the end of the road overlooking Bayou Portage, this property is a beautiful retreat from the world. Although the original house was built in 1930, in 2001 the house was gutted & redone plus a large addition was added. Everything was renovated again after Katrina. With cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling windows, there is plenty of natural light and engaging views. Enjoy the large screened porch, open deck and inground pool for entertaining or relaxing; and, there is plenty of room for overnight guests as there are 4 bedrooms in the main house and 2 more in the guest house with a separate bath for each. The guest house, which is above the double garage and storage room, also has a living/kitchenette room. Moreover, there is a boat house and dock on the bayou.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,447 (+2.2%)
2024
$7,290 (+0.6%)
2023
$7,244 (+21.0%)
2022
$5,986 (+14.2%)
2021
$5,241 (+8.3%)
2020
$4,838 (+54.2%)
2019
$3,136 (−0.4%)
2018
$3,150
2017
$3,149 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,136 (+4.6%)
2014
$2,998
Tax history for 23577 Montebella Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,447 (+2.2%)
2024
$7,290 (+0.6%)
2023
$7,244 (+21.0%)
2022
$5,986 (+14.2%)
2021
$5,241 (+8.3%)
2020
$4,838 (+54.2%)
2019
$3,136 (−0.4%)
2018
$3,150
2017
$3,149 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,136 (+4.6%)
2014
$2,998
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.4 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,852
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harrison County
APN
0412D-01-017.000
Parking Spaces
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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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
E-1
Very Low Density Residential District
The purpose of the Estate District is to provide for very low density, estate type, residential development while allowing limited scale or hobby agricultural and farm uses adjacent to areas where the character of development is established as or is planned to be predominantly residential. The principal use of land is for single-household dwellings. Recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area are also permitted. These areas are intended to be defined and protected from the encroachment of uses not performing a function appropriate to the residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationships of each element.