705 Washington Street, Natchez, MS 39120

New Listing
$650,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Bedrooms: 6 Square Footage: 3,807 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Active
Current Price: $650,000 List Date: 7/20/2026 Last Modified: 7/20/2026

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/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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 4156503

General Property Information

Approx Lot Size Acres
0.36
Approx H/C SqFt
3807
SqFt Source
Other
List Price/SqFt
170.74
Year Built Known
Yes
Year Built
1836
Year Built Source
Owner
Total Floors
3
Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter
4
Fireplace
Yes
Pool
No
School District
Natchez-Adams
Accessibility Features
No
Property Sub Type
Other
New Construction
No

Property Features

Business Type: Bed & Breakfast Possible Use: Residential; Single Family Structure Type: House Ceiling Height: 11' - 12.9' Lot Features: Corner Lot; Few Trees; Garden Location: City Street; Historic Area Levels: Three Or More Square Footage Description: Other Covenants And Restrictions: See Remarks Walls - Interior: Paneling; Plaster; Wallpaper Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood Window Features: Bay Window(s); Drapes Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar Listing Terms: Owner May Carry Roof: Mixed Exterior Features: Balcony; Garden; Private Yard; Uncovered Courtyard Driveway Features: Paved Drive Parking Features: Carport; Off Street; On Street; Open; Paved Additional Transportation: City Street Price Includes: All Appliances Available Documents: Floor Plan(s); Profit & Loss Statement Disclosures: Lead Paint Approx Age Code: Older 25+ Years

Address and Location Information

Street Number
705
Street Name
Washington
Street Suffix
Street
County
Adams
State
MS
Zip Code
39120
Nearest Cross Street
Rankin
Parcel Number
0003-0006-0010
PPIN
000703
Directions to Property
Lot is at the corner of Martin Luther King and Washington. Parking entrance to carport and off street parking is on MLK. House faces Washington with abundant parking on street.
Community Of
N/A

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Other
Listing Service
Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount
8251
Tax Year
2025
Zoning
B2
Flood Insurance Required?
No
Leasehold Y/N
No
16th Section
No
Sold In Previous 12 Months
No
Association
No
Legal Description
H&L#705 WASHINGTON ST 41-114B-68 ALSO 3-6-11

Commercial Features

Frontage Feet
241
Number of Restrooms
4
Number of Rooms
10

More Information

Auction

Auction
No

Showing Requirements

Showing
Appointment Required
Lockbox Location
See Remarks

Basement Features

Basement
No

Parking Spaces

# Parking Spaces Covered
Yes

Location

City
Yes
City Street
Yes
Historic Area
Yes

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/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 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

Possible Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Business Type

Bed & Breakfast
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes
Few Trees
Yes
Garden
Yes

Covenants And Restrictions

See Remarks
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Listing Terms

Owner May Carry
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes

Ceiling Height

11' - 12.9'
Yes

Walls - Interior

Paneling
Yes
Plaster
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes

Square Footage Description

Other
Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Hardwood
Yes

Window Features

Bay Window(s)
Yes
Drapes
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Frame
Yes

Roof

Mixed
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Garden
Yes
Private Yard
Yes
Uncovered Courtyard
Yes

Driveway Features

Paved Drive
Yes

Parking Features

Carport
Yes
Off Street
Yes
On Street
Yes
Open
Yes
Paved
Yes

Price Includes

All Appliances
Yes

Available Documents

Floor Plan(s)
Yes
Profit & Loss Statement
Yes

Disclosures

Lead Paint
Yes

Additional Transportation

City Street
Yes

Approx Age Code

Older 25+ Years
Yes

Uncovered Parking?

1-25 Spaces
Yes
Listing Office: Colson Classic Real Estate LLC
Listing Agent: Marsha M Colson
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 20 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MLS United, LLC.