809 Ruth Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (MLS# 4160586)

809 Ruth Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501

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$319,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,697 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active

Current Price: $319,000 List Date: 8/27/2026 Last Modified: 8/27/2026

Overview

Description

Now serving vacay vibes year round! This rare gem can be your permanent residence or the perfect escape. Ruth Avenue is truly a best-kept secret along the Gulf Coast. You can reach the sand in minutes from your own beachy bungalow, just a block and a half from the sparkling waters of the Mississippi Gulf. Roll on down to the shore and take in gorgeous sunsets daily. Historic charm in a move-in ready package, with a RARE-to-the-area garage for parking/hobbies/storage.. ideal for cruisers storing a classic! Open kitchen with new LVP flooring, ample storage and counter space, gas range and granite counter tops. Beautiful sitting room with vaulted ceiling. All bedrooms are spacious. The third bedroom features a Murphy bed and French doors, for a flexible guest space or hobby room. This home offers great storage throughout, as well as a storage shed in the backyard and storage off the garage large enough to utilize as a small shop. Enjoy your private backyard and shaded front yard without m ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 4160586

General Property Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Dimensions: 99 X 97 x 100 x 97
Approx H/C SqFt: 1697
SqFt Source: Appraiser
List Price/SqFt: 187.98
Year Built Known: Yes
Year Built: 1958
Year Built Source: Public Records
Garage Spaces: Yes
Total Floors: Yes
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Fireplace: No
Pool: No
School District: Gulfport Dist
Home Warranty: No
Accessibility Features: No
Carport Spaces: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Structure Type: House Architectural Style: Traditional Lot Features: Fenced; Front Yard; Level Levels: One Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Stone Counters; Walk-In Closet(s) Special Purpose Rooms: Sunroom Kitchen Features: Granite Counters Bathroom Features: Free Standing Tub Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range Walls - Interior: Sheetrock Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Vinyl; Wood Window Features: Vinyl Door Features: Barn Door; French Doors Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Slab Listing Terms: Bank Loan; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Roof: Shingle Patio And Porch Features: Patio Exterior Features: Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Wood Driveway Features: Paved Drive Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage; Garage Faces Front Other Structures: Shed(s) Community Features: Fitness Center; Street Lights Waterfront Features: Beach Access Showing Requirements: Use ShowingTime Service Attic Features: Pull Down Stair Unit Water Heater: Natural Gas Disclosures: Lead Paint

Address and Location Information

Street Number: 809
Street Name: Ruth
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Harrison
State: MS
Zip Code: 39501
Parcel Number: 0711n-02-078.000
Subdivision: Western Add
Directions to Property: From Hwy 90, north on Ruth. Home is within 3 blocks of the beach on the west side of the street, south of the railroad tracks.
N or S of I-10: S
N or S of CSX Railroad Track: S

Listing Information

Listing Service: Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount: 514
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead Y/N: Yes
Homestead Year: 2025
Additional Exemptions Y/N: Yes
Exemption Type: Over 65
Flood Insurance Required?: No
Annual Home Insurance: 3604
Leasehold Y/N: No
Sold In Previous 12 Months: No
Association: No
Covenants Y/N: No
Legal Description: LIFE ESTATE (2021-26809) BEG. ON E LINE OF LOT 22 & S LINE OF R/W OF L&N RR & RUN S 180 FT FOR BEG THENCE S 100 FT W 96 FT N 100 FT E 96 FT TO BEG GOTTSCHALK SURVEY

Parking Features

Parking Total: 2
Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

More Information

Showing Requirements

Showing: Appointment Required
Lockbox Location: Front Door
Use ShowingTime Service: Yes

Attic Features

Attic: Yes
Pull Down Stair Unit: Yes

Basement Features

Basement: No

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Now serving vacay vibes year round! This rare gem can be your permanent residence or the perfect escape. Ruth Avenue is truly a best-kept secret along the Gulf Coast. You can reach the sand in minutes from your own beachy bungalow, just a block and a half from the sparkling waters of the Mississippi Gulf. Roll on down to the shore and take in gorgeous sunsets daily. Historic charm in a move-in ready package, with a RARE-to-the-area garage for parking/hobbies/storage.. ideal for cruisers storing a classic! Open kitchen with new LVP flooring, ample storage and counter space, gas range and granite counter tops. Beautiful sitting room with vaulted ceiling. All bedrooms are spacious. The third bedroom features a Murphy bed and French doors, for a flexible guest space or hobby room. This home offers great storage throughout, as well as a storage shed in the backyard and storage off the garage large enough to utilize as a small shop. Enjoy your private backyard and shaded front yard without major upkeep so you can focus on fun. Beach front parking at the end of Ruth is THE spot for so many activities, including sand castle building, bon fires, kite boarding and more. Minutes from downtown Gulfport, downtown Long Beach, the Southern Miss campus, Long Beach Harbor, Jones Park, the Mississippi Aquarium, Island View Casino, the Marine Research Center, and more. Just head down your own street to enjoy annual events like Cruisin' the Coast and 4th of July fireworks. Roof replaced in July 2021. Flood insurance not required. Ruth Avenue offers a vacation lifestyle year-round. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise!

Structure Type

House: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Lot Features

Fenced: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Level: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Listing Terms

Bank Loan: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Waterfront Features

Beach Access: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Special Purpose Rooms

Sunroom: Yes

Kitchen Features

Granite Counters: Yes

Bathroom Features

Free Standing Tub: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes

Walls - Interior

Sheetrock: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Window Features

Vinyl: Yes

Door Features

Barn Door: Yes
French Doors: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Entrance: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes

Driveway Features

Paved Drive: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Community Features

Fitness Center: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Disclosures

Lead Paint: Yes

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servs., Panoramic Properties

Listing Agent: Jacqueline L Ready

Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026