400 John Baptiste Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520 (MLS# 4147889)

400 John Baptiste Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

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$438,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,404 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Active

Current Price: $438,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/02/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 400 John Baptiste Street, one of the most thought out and well put together homes you will find in this charming Bay St. Louis neighborhood. The owner used a little New Orleans flair inside and out to augment this home's beautiful design. From the moment you approach the tall custom 9 foot front door, you start to notice extra features. Hurricane shutters are made of dense and durable mango wood and painted in a beautful rich green. Around the outside there are chicago brick outdoor patio floors and a nice perimeter wood fence. The owner is a local engineer who had this home built and customized well with solid materials. The base slab is 12 inches of solid concrete. A tankless water heater system and whole house water filtration system keep the home energy efficent with clean water. The home is 100% handicap adaptable. All of the home is insulated with R20 and the front wall is 2 inches thicker than standard buliding code so a high end designer solid metal security door ... (Read more) Welcome to 400 John Baptiste Street, one of the most thought out and well put together homes you will find in this charming Bay St. Louis neighborhood. The owner used a little New Orleans flair inside and out to augment this home's beautiful design. From the moment you approach the tall custom 9 foot front door, you start to notice extra features. Hurricane shutters are made of dense and durable mango wood and painted in a beautful rich green. Around the outside there are chicago brick outdoor patio floors and a nice perimeter wood fence. The owner is a local engineer who had this home built and customized well with solid materials. The base slab is 12 inches of solid concrete. A tankless water heater system and whole house water filtration system keep the home energy efficent with clean water. The home is 100% handicap adaptable. All of the home is insulated with R20 and the front wall is 2 inches thicker than standard buliding code so a high end designer solid metal security door could be installed. The screened back patio has a gas connection for an outdoor gas grill. Unique door knobs are from antique homes in New Orleans and some are glass knobs special ordered to add character and elegance. The crystal fandeliers give off bright energy efficient lighting and have subtle well made fan blades that pop out. Even the gas fireplace has a mantle that is her custom design with marble and hand carved wood accents made in Czechoslovakia. Included in upgrades you will also find great quality in materials such as the european "class a tile" floors in the bathrooms, large built in shelves made for the closets, the oversized pantry and the garage and custom rolling shutters on the patio. The 10 foot ceilings, double crown molding in the living room/kitchen and 9 foot ceilings in the bedrooms, stainless steel Cafe' GE appliances, tall doors, thick quartzite kitchen island and dining chandelier are some of the other high end features! The kitchen also has slide out shelving inside the custom cabinety; custom back splash design, and tasteful pendant lighting over the island. The GE Cafe'range in the kitchen is gas with 6 large burners and a double vent system for heavy cooking. This home has a nice outdoor shower out back and even the garage has 9 foot ceilings with support beams, recessed lighting and extra storage. This Shieldsboro neighborhood has beautiful oak trees that line and sometimes form a beautiful arch over the streets. Many of the homes are custom builds here. There is a community pool for all residents! This home boasts a monitored response alarm system buyers can subscribe to if they wish; and it includes cameras and fire/smoke alarms. (Alarms Plus). Fandaliers, window covering and fireplace have remotes. The laundry room is generous in size with a nice washer dryer set that conveys with the home. Both bathrooms are elegant with high end finishes. The master bathroom has a double shower head in the separated walk in tiled shower plus a deep soak tub. The master closet is large and abudnant shelves. This house has a second story bonus area unfinished over 850 sq feet planked out! You are only an 8 minute drive to the beach and down town. Ask your Realtor for full list of added value features and schedule your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 4147889

General Property Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 55X81X51X80
Approx H/C SqFt: 1404
SqFt Source: Assessor
List Price/SqFt: 311.97
Year Built Known: Yes
Year Built: 2024
Year Built Source: Owner
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Floors: Yes
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Pool: No
School District: Bay St. Louis Waveland Dist
Elementary School: North Bay
Middle or Junior School: Bay Waveland Middle School
High School: Bay
Home Warranty: Yes
Accessibility Features: Yes
Carport Spaces: 0
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Structure Type: House Lot Features: Fenced; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped Levels: One Covenants And Restrictions: Architectural Review; Homeowner Association; Restrictive Covenants Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Management; Pool Service Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Double Vanity; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Smart Thermostat; Soaking Tub; Sound System; Stone Counters; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Wired for Data Special Purpose Rooms: Living/Dining Combo; Unfinished Expandable Bonus Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen/Family Room View; Quartz Counters; Walk-in Pantry Bathroom Features: 6 Foot Tub; Double Vanity; Separate Tub & Shower; Soaking Tub; Two Shower Heads; Walk-In Shower Fireplace Features: Gas Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Tankless Water Heater; Washer Walls - Interior: Sheetrock Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Insulated Windows; Plantation Shutters; Roll Out; Shutters; Window Treatments Door Features: French Doors; Metal Insulated; Storm Door(s) Laundry Features: Inside; Laundry Room Accessibility Features: Accessible Central Living Area; Accessible Closets; Accessible Doors; Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls; Accessible Entrance; Accessible Hallway(s); Accessible Kitchen; Accessible Parking; Accessible Washer/Dryer; Common Area; Visitor Bathroom Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s); Fire Alarm; Prewired; Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Central Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Natural Gas in Kitchen Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public; See Remarks Foundation Details: Slab; See Remarks Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Bank Loan; Cash; Conventional; FHA; Relocation Property; VA Loan Roof: Architectural Shingles Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Patio - Covered; Screened; Slab Exterior Features: Gas and Propane hookup; Outdoor Shower; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Perimeter; Wood Driveway Features: Concrete Drive; Rear Entrance Parking Features: Driveway; Enclosed; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Lighted Community Features: Pool; Sidewalks; Street Lights Attic Features: Attic Floored; Pull Down Stair Unit; Vent(s) Home Warranty: Buyer's Warranty Water Heater: Tankless Disclosures: None Room Type: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other; Primary Bedroom

Address and Location Information

Street Number: 400
Street Name: John Baptiste
Street Suffix: Street
County: Hancock
State: MS
Zip Code: 39520
Parcel Number: 137j-0-44-346.000
Subdivision: Shieldsboro
Directions to Property: Take Sycamore to Old Spanish Trail
N or S of I-10: S
N or S of CSX Railroad Track: N

Listing Information

Listing Service: Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount: 3376
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead Y/N: Yes
Homestead Year: 2025
Additional Exemptions Y/N: No
Flood Insurance Required?: No
Annual Home Insurance: 3200
Leasehold Y/N: No
Sold In Previous 12 Months: No
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 240
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Association Transfer Fee: Yes
Covenants Y/N: Yes
Legal Description: 31 SHIELDSBORO PHASE 1

Parking Features

Parking Total: 2
Driveway: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Lighted: Yes

More Information

Waterfront Features

Waterfront: No

Barn Features

Barn: No

Showing Requirements

Showing: Appointment Required
Appointment Phone: 228-563-0471
Lockbox Location: Front Door

Attic Features

Attic: Yes
Attic Floored: Yes
Pull Down Stair Unit: Yes
Vent(s): Yes

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome to 400 John Baptiste Street, one of the most thought out and well put together homes you will find in this charming Bay St. Louis neighborhood. The owner used a little New Orleans flair inside and out to augment this home's beautiful design. From the moment you approach the tall custom 9 foot front door, you start to notice extra features. Hurricane shutters are made of dense and durable mango wood and painted in a beautful rich green. Around the outside there are chicago brick outdoor patio floors and a nice perimeter wood fence. The owner is a local engineer who had this home built and customized well with solid materials. The base slab is 12 inches of solid concrete. A tankless water heater system and whole house water filtration system keep the home energy efficent with clean water. The home is 100% handicap adaptable. All of the home is insulated with R20 and the front wall is 2 inches thicker than standard buliding code so a high end designer solid metal security door could be installed. The screened back patio has a gas connection for an outdoor gas grill. Unique door knobs are from antique homes in New Orleans and some are glass knobs special ordered to add character and elegance. The crystal fandeliers give off bright energy efficient lighting and have subtle well made fan blades that pop out. Even the gas fireplace has a mantle that is her custom design with marble and hand carved wood accents made in Czechoslovakia. Included in upgrades you will also find great quality in materials such as the european "class a tile" floors in the bathrooms, large built in shelves made for the closets, the oversized pantry and the garage and custom rolling shutters on the patio. The 10 foot ceilings, double crown molding in the living room/kitchen and 9 foot ceilings in the bedrooms, stainless steel Cafe' GE appliances, tall doors, thick quartzite kitchen island and dining chandelier are some of the other high end features! The kitchen also has slide out shelving inside the custom cabinety; custom back splash design, and tasteful pendant lighting over the island. The GE Cafe'range in the kitchen is gas with 6 large burners and a double vent system for heavy cooking. This home has a nice outdoor shower out back and even the garage has 9 foot ceilings with support beams, recessed lighting and extra storage. This Shieldsboro neighborhood has beautiful oak trees that line and sometimes form a beautiful arch over the streets. Many of the homes are custom builds here. There is a community pool for all residents! This home boasts a monitored response alarm system buyers can subscribe to if they wish; and it includes cameras and fire/smoke alarms. (Alarms Plus). Fandaliers, window covering and fireplace have remotes. The laundry room is generous in size with a nice washer dryer set that conveys with the home. Both bathrooms are elegant with high end finishes. The master bathroom has a double shower head in the separated walk in tiled shower plus a deep soak tub. The master closet is large and abudnant shelves. This house has a second story bonus area unfinished over 850 sq feet planked out! You are only an 8 minute drive to the beach and down town. Ask your Realtor for full list of added value features and schedule your showing today!

Structure Type

House: Yes

Lot Features

Fenced: Yes
Few Trees: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Covenants And Restrictions

Architectural Review: Yes
Homeowner Association: Yes
Restrictive Covenants: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange: Yes
Bank Loan: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
Relocation Property: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Management: Yes
Pool Service: Yes

Interior Features

Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Crown Molding: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Smart Thermostat: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Sound System: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wired for Data: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Natural Gas in Kitchen: Yes

Special Purpose Rooms

Living/Dining Combo: Yes
Unfinished Expandable Bonus Room: Yes

Kitchen Features

Kitchen/Family Room View: Yes
Quartz Counters: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes

Bathroom Features

6 Foot Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Separate Tub & Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Two Shower Heads: Yes
Walk-In Shower: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Washer: Yes

Walls - Interior

Sheetrock: Yes

Flooring

Luxury Vinyl: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Plantation Shutters: Yes
Roll Out: Yes
Shutters: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Door Features

French Doors: Yes
Metal Insulated: Yes
Storm Door(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Inside: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Accessibility Features

Accessible Central Living Area: Yes
Accessible Closets: Yes
Accessible Doors: Yes
Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls: Yes
Accessible Entrance: Yes
Accessible Hallway(s): Yes
Accessible Kitchen: Yes
Accessible Parking: Yes
Accessible Washer/Dryer: Yes
Common Area: Yes
Visitor Bathroom: Yes

Security Features

Closed Circuit Camera(s): Yes
Fire Alarm: Yes
Prewired: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

HardiPlank Type: Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingles: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas and Propane hookup: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes
Private Entrance: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes
Patio - Covered: Yes
Screened: Yes
Slab: Yes

Fencing

Perimeter: Yes
Wood: Yes

Driveway Features

Concrete Drive: Yes
Rear Entrance: Yes

Community Features

Pool: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Home Warranty

Buyer's Warranty: Yes

Water Heater

Tankless: Yes

Disclosures

None: Yes

Room Type

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Other	Main	screened in porch and a garage
Living Room	Main
Bedroom	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main	Walk in shower, walk in closet, deep soak tub
Kitchen	Main	Opens into living room
Bedroom	Main
Laundry	Main
Dining Room	Main

Documents

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Listing Office: O'Dwyer Realty-PSC

Listing Agent: Stephanie J Mankiewicz

Last Updated: May - 02 - 2026