705 Washington Street, Natchez, MS 39120

$650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Square Footage: 3,807 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: Active
Current Price: $650,000 List Date: 1/09/2026 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

PRICE REDUCED. SELLER WILL CONSIDER OWNER FINANCING AT BELOW-MARKET RATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS. A Gem in the Heart of Natchez. Spectacular home or income-producing B&B on 3 lots!! Known locally as the Barnes house and operated recently as GardenSong, a very successful Bed and Breakfast property, 705 Washington was built in 1836 as a three-story Federal townhouse, with an expansion and remodeling in the 1890s, including a porch, indoor kitchen and Victorian elements. Further renovations in the 1960s brought it to its current style. Located on one of the Garden District's most beautiful streets along an alley of crêpe myrtles abundantly decked with deep pink blooms in summer. Bay windows, exquisite wallpaper, original fireplaces surrounded by Delft tile and rose-colored marble, and interior designer Earl Hart Miller's wood finishes create an elegant and gracious setting. Primary suite with walk-in closets, adjoining sitting room with gas fireplace, and French doors opening to a seclu ...

Listing Details MLS# 4106862

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres
0.46
Lot Size Dimensions
241 x 82
Approx H/C SqFt
3807
SqFt Source
Appraiser
List Price/SqFt
170.74
Year Built Known
Yes
Year Built
1836
Year Built Source
Other
Carport Spaces
2
Total Floors
3
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces Total
4
Pool
No
School District
Natchez-Adams
Home Warranty
No
Accessibility Features
No
Garage Spaces
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Structure Type: House Lot Features: Corner Lot; Fenced; Garden; Landscaped; Level Levels: Three Or More Interior Features: Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings Special Purpose Rooms: Breakfast Area; Breezeway; Butler's Pantry; Formal Dining Room Bathroom Features: Bidet Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Gas; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Electric Range; Built-In Refrigerator; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Washer Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Laundry Features: Laundry Room Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Mini Split Heating: Central; Electric; Mini Split Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar Listing Terms: Other Roof: Asphalt Shingle Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch Exterior Features: Balcony; Garden; Uncovered Courtyard Fencing: Brick; Full Yard; Gate Driveway Features: Paved Drive Parking Features: Carport; Paved Other Structures: Greenhouse; Outbuilding; Storage Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless; Two or More Disclosures: Lead Paint

Address and Location Information

Street Number
705
Street Name
Washington
Street Suffix
Street
County
Adams
State
MS
Zip Code
39120
Parcel Number
0003-0006-0010
Subdivision
Downtown
Directions to Property
From Martin Luther King Street turn west onto Washington. House is on your right
Community Of
N/A

Listing Information

Listing Service
Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount
6694
Tax Year
2024
Homestead Y/N
No
Additional Exemptions Y/N
No
Flood Insurance Required?
No
Leasehold Y/N
No
Association
No
Covenants Y/N
No
Legal Description
H&L#705 WASHINGTON ST 41-114B-68 ALSO 3-6-11

Parking Features

Parking Total
3
Carport
Yes
Paved
Yes

More Information

Showing Requirements

Showing
Appointment Required
Appointment Phone
601-807-5007
Lockbox Location
See Remarks

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
PRICE REDUCED. SELLER WILL CONSIDER OWNER FINANCING AT BELOW-MARKET RATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS. A Gem in the Heart of Natchez. Spectacular home or income-producing B&B on 3 lots!! Known locally as the Barnes house and operated recently as GardenSong, a very successful Bed and Breakfast property, 705 Washington was built in 1836 as a three-story Federal townhouse, with an expansion and remodeling in the 1890s, including a porch, indoor kitchen and Victorian elements. Further renovations in the 1960s brought it to its current style. Located on one of the Garden District's most beautiful streets along an alley of crêpe myrtles abundantly decked with deep pink blooms in summer. Bay windows, exquisite wallpaper, original fireplaces surrounded by Delft tile and rose-colored marble, and interior designer Earl Hart Miller's wood finishes create an elegant and gracious setting. Primary suite with walk-in closets, adjoining sitting room with gas fireplace, and French doors opening to a secluded patio and garden. Sitting room could be a 6th bedroom. Clark Gable suite on second floor has two bedrooms and second floor front bedroom has wide balcony. Third floor suite has great views of downtown. All bedrooms have ensuite baths, PLUS beautiful brick office with HVAC and water in the garden. Abundant storage and large pantry enhance the ease of living in this historic property. Just two blocks from downtown shopping, art galleries and dining and an easy 10-minute walk to the Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River where you will find music, festivals and nightlife. Greenhouse and covered walkway from notable carport to your door are just two remarkable features of 705 Washington Street. Off street parking for multiple cars. Bed and Breakfast financial records are available. Some furnishings may be purchased separately. Clark Gable, a friend of the original owners, visited and slept here! Make your appointment now to see this unique National Register home surrounded by expansive gardens and brick patios and furnished with all the amenities!

Structure Type

House
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes
Fenced
Yes
Garden
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Level
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Listing Terms

Other
Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Crown Molding
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Special Purpose Rooms

Breakfast Area
Yes
Breezeway
Yes
Butler's Pantry
Yes
Formal Dining Room
Yes

Bathroom Features

Bidet
Yes

Fireplace Features

Bedroom
Yes
Gas
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Built-In Electric Range
Yes
Built-In Refrigerator
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Cooktop
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Washer
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes
Mini Split
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes
Mini Split
Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingle
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Garden
Yes
Uncovered Courtyard
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes
Porch
Yes

Fencing

Brick
Yes
Full Yard
Yes
Gate
Yes

Driveway Features

Paved Drive
Yes

Other Structures

Greenhouse
Yes
Outbuilding
Yes
Storage
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes
Tankless
Yes
Two or More
Yes

Disclosures

Lead Paint
Yes
Listing Office: Colson Classic Real Estate LLC
Listing Agent: Marsha M Colson
Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2022 MLS United, LLC.