$849,000
2617 Confederate Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
MLS# 4147204
4 beds  |  4300 sqft


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Property Description
There are properties that sell square footage, and there are properties that sell history. 2617 Confederate Avenue is emphatically the latter — a 1910 residence of documented architectural and historical distinction, positioned directly along the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park on five private acres of ground where the Civil War's most decisive campaign was decided in 1863. Built for E. C. Neill — a Vicksburg businessman whose commercial legacy endures in this city to this day — the residence was constructed at a scale and standard that reflected his standing in the community. Original solid cypress beams traverse the principal rooms, a material of extraordinary durability and beauty that early twentieth-century Southern craftsmen selected precisely because they understood it would outlast everything around it. They were correct. A handsome brick-floor foyer establishes the formal entry sequence, drawing visitors through to a living room of genuine volume — floor-to-ceiling windows, corner fireplace, proportions that command attention. The formal dining room presents a second fireplace, custom integrated shelving, and a wall of purposeful storage. These are not incidental details. They are the considered decisions of a builder working without compromise. The kitchen and keeping room have been renovated to the standard the discerning buyer requires: Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking professional appliances, a curated dry bar. The renovation respects the architecture rather than overriding it. The primary suite occupies its own commanding position, attended by dual private bathrooms and a private deck overlooking the estate grounds below. The lower level contains what is, without qualification, one of the most historically significant rooms in private residential Vicksburg: the Eisenhower Suite. On July 4, 1947 — the occasion that ended Vicksburg's 84-year refusal to celebrate American Independence Day, drawing an estimated 50,000 people into the streets — General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and then-Chief of Staff of the United States Army, stayed in this home as the personal guest of E. C. Neill. The two men played bridge together. Three days later, on July 7, 1947, Eisenhower wrote to Neill from his DDE letterhead — a copy of the letter remains in this home today, framed on the suite's wall. In it, the future 34th President of the United States reflects warmly on his Vicksburg visit, remarks with characteristic wit on losing $1.70 at the bridge table, and expresses his hope to return. It is signed in his hand: Dwight D. Eisenhower. That letter conveys in Eisenhower's own words the regard he held for this house, its owner, and this city. The lower-level suite is fully self-contained: private living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bathroom — designed then as now to receive guests of consequence. Properties of this authenticated provenance do not re-enter the market on any predictable schedule. The intersection of irreplaceable original materials, documented Presidential association, a position within a National Military Park, and five private acres represents a legacy holding by any serious measure.

Details
Maps
Address and Location Information
Parcel Number: 1087-26-0450-0043-00
PPIN: 013697
Community Of: N/A
Street Number: 2617
Street Name: Confederate
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Warren
State: MS
Zip Code: 39180
Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
Listing Information
Listing Service: Full Service
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-04-23
List Price: $849,000
Current Price: $849,000
General Property Information
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres: 3.7
Lot Size Dimensions: 512 x 256
SqFt Source: Assessor
List Price/SqFt: 197.44
Year Built Known: No
Garage Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 1
Total Floors: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Pool: No
School District: Vicksburg Warren Dist
Home Warranty: No
Accessibility Features: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Approx H/C SqFt: 4300
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Tax and Financial Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3133
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead Y/N: Yes
Additional Exemptions Y/N: No
Zoning: Residential Estate
Flood Insurance Required?: No
Leasehold Y/N: No
Sold In Previous 12 Months: No
Association: No
Covenants Y/N: No
Legal Description: LOTS: 20 PLAT BOOK 1- 116 PAGE- 16 COLLEGE ADDITION B WB Y P 454 03/06/2008
Remarks & Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: There are properties that sell square footage, and there are properties that sell history. 2617 Confederate Avenue is emphatically the latter — a 1910 residence of documented architectural and historical distinction, positioned directly along the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park on five private acres of ground where the Civil War's most decisive campaign was decided in 1863. Built for E. C. Neill — a Vicksburg businessman whose commercial legacy endures in this city to this day — the residence was constructed at a scale and standard that reflected his standing in the community. Original solid cypress beams traverse the principal rooms, a material of extraordinary durability and beauty that early twentieth-century Southern craftsmen selected precisely because they understood it would outlast everything around it. They were correct. A handsome brick-floor foyer establishes the formal entry sequence, drawing visitors through to a living room of genuine volume — floor-to-ceiling windows, corner fireplace, proportions that command attention. The formal dining room presents a second fireplace, custom integrated shelving, and a wall of purposeful storage. These are not incidental details. They are the considered decisions of a builder working without compromise. The kitchen and keeping room have been renovated to the standard the discerning buyer requires: Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking professional appliances, a curated dry bar. The renovation respects the architecture rather than overriding it. The primary suite occupies its own commanding position, attended by dual private bathrooms and a private deck overlooking the estate grounds below. The lower level contains what is, without qualification, one of the most historically significant rooms in private residential Vicksburg: the Eisenhower Suite. On July 4, 1947 — the occasion that ended Vicksburg's 84-year refusal to celebrate American Independence Day, drawing an estimated 50,000 people into the streets — General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and then-Chief of Staff of the United States Army, stayed in this home as the personal guest of E. C. Neill. The two men played bridge together. Three days later, on July 7, 1947, Eisenhower wrote to Neill from his DDE letterhead — a copy of the letter remains in this home today, framed on the suite's wall. In it, the future 34th President of the United States reflects warmly on his Vicksburg visit, remarks with characteristic wit on losing $1.70 at the bridge table, and expresses his hope to return. It is signed in his hand: Dwight D. Eisenhower. That letter conveys in Eisenhower's own words the regard he held for this house, its owner, and this city. The lower-level suite is fully self-contained: private living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bathroom — designed then as now to receive guests of consequence. Properties of this authenticated provenance do not re-enter the market on any predictable schedule. The intersection of irreplaceable original materials, documented Presidential association, a position within a National Military Park, and five private acres represents a legacy holding by any serious measure.
Structure Type
House: 1
Architectural Style
Other: 1
Lot Features
Few Trees: 1
Front Yard: 1
Landscaped: 1
Open Lot: 1
Sloped: 1
Views: 1
Wooded: 1
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Listing Terms
1031 Exchange: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Waterfront Features
None: 1
Showing Requirements
Showing: Appointment Required
Appointment Phone: 504-444-8670
Lockbox Location: See Remarks
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Crown Molding: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
His and Hers Closets: 1
In-Law Floorplan: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Smart Thermostat: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Split Plan: 1
Storage: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Special Purpose Rooms
Formal Dining Room: 1
Gathering Room: 1
Guest Room: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Storage: 1
Kitchen Features
Custom Cabinets: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Kitchen/Family Room Combo: 1
Solid Surface Counters: 1
Bathroom Features
Ceramic Tile: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Jack/Jill Bath: 1
Separate Tub & Shower: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Two Primary Baths: 1
Two Walk-In Closets: 1
Walk-In Shower: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
Appliances
5 Burner: 1
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Built-In Gas Range: 1
Built-In Refrigerator: 1
Cooktop: 1
Double Oven: 1
Electric Water Heater: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Microwave: 1
Walls - Interior
Paneling: 1
Sheetrock: 1
Wood: 1
Flooring
Brick: 1
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Insulated Windows: 1
Door Features
Dead Bolt Lock(s): 1
Double Entry: 1
Sliding Doors: 1
Storm Door(s): 1
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Fire Alarm: 1
Security Gate: 1
Security Lights: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Cooling
Multi Units: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Foundation Details
Brick/Mortar: 1
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Exterior Construction/Siding
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Gas and Propane hookup: 1
Lighting: 1
Permeable Paving: 1
Private Entrance: 1
Private Yard: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Fencing
Gate: 1
Driveway Features
Circular Drive: 1
Concrete Drive: 1
Parking Features
Parking Total: 5
Attached Carport: 1
Carport: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Common: 1
Concrete: 1
Private: 1
Community Features
Curbs: 1
Gated: 1
Hiking/Walking Trails: 1
Near Entertainment: 1
Park: 1
Street Lights: 1
Attic Features
Attic: Yes
Attic/Stair Storage: 1
Basement Features
Basement: No
Water Heater
Other: 1
Disclosures
As Is: 1
Lead Paint: 1
Room Type
Bathroom: 1
Bedroom: 1
Bonus Room: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Property Features
Structure Type: House
Architectural Style: Other
Lot Features: Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Open Lot; Sloped; Views; Wooded
Levels: Three Or More
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Speed Internet; His and Hers Closets; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Natural Woodwork; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Soaking Tub; Split Plan; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Special Purpose Rooms: Formal Dining Room; Gathering Room; Guest Room; Sitting Room; Storage
Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Kitchen/Family Room Combo; Solid Surface Counters
Bathroom Features: Ceramic Tile; Double Vanity; Jack/Jill Bath; Separate Tub & Shower; Soaking Tub; Two Primary Baths; Two Walk-In Closets; Walk-In Shower
Fireplace Features: Gas
Appliances: 5 Burner; Built-In Gas Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Built-In Refrigerator; Cooktop; Double Oven; Electric Water Heater; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave
Walls - Interior: Paneling; Sheetrock; Wood
Flooring: Brick; Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Door Features: Dead Bolt Lock(s); Double Entry; Sliding Doors; Storm Door(s)
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm; Security Gate; Security Lights; Security System Owned
Cooling: Multi Units
Heating: Central; Natural Gas
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar; Concrete Perimeter
Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch
Exterior Features: Balcony; Gas and Propane hookup; Lighting; Permeable Paving; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters
Fencing: Gate
Driveway Features: Circular Drive; Concrete Drive
Parking Features: Attached Carport; Carport; Circular Driveway; Common; Concrete; Private
Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Hiking/Walking Trails; Near Entertainment; Park; Street Lights
Waterfront Features: None
Attic Features: Attic/Stair Storage
Water Heater: Other
Disclosures: As Is; Lead Paint
Room Type: Bathroom; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom
Room Information
Room Name Level
Primary BedroomMain
Primary BathroomMain
Primary BathroomMain
BedroomUpper
BedroomUpper
BathroomUpper
BedroomLower
Bedroom
BathroomLower
Family RoomMain
Dining RoomMain
DenMain
Dining RoomMain
Bonus RoomLower
KitchenMain
LaundryMain

Listing Office: Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Douglas Adams

Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026

Information is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2022 MLS United, LLC.



$849,000
2617 Confederate Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
MLS# 4147204
4 beds  |  4300 sqft


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Property Description
There are properties that sell square footage, and there are properties that sell history. 2617 Confederate Avenue is emphatically the latter — a 1910 residence of documented architectural and historical distinction, positioned directly along the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park on five private acres of ground where the Civil War's most decisive campaign was decided in 1863. Built for E. C. Neill — a Vicksburg businessman whose commercial legacy endures in this city to this day — the residence was constructed at a scale and standard that reflected his standing in the community. Original solid cypress beams traverse the principal rooms, a material of extraordinary durability and beauty that early twentieth-century Southern craftsmen selected precisely because they understood it would outlast everything around it. They were correct. A handsome brick-floor foyer establishes the formal entry sequence, drawing visitors through to a living room of genuine volume — floor-to-ceiling windows, corner fireplace, proportions that command attention. The formal dining room presents a second fireplace, custom integrated shelving, and a wall of purposeful storage. These are not incidental details. They are the considered decisions of a builder working without compromise. The kitchen and keeping room have been renovated to the standard the discerning buyer requires: Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking professional appliances, a curated dry bar. The renovation respects the architecture rather than overriding it. The primary suite occupies its own commanding position, attended by dual private bathrooms and a private deck overlooking the estate grounds below. The lower level contains what is, without qualification, one of the most historically significant rooms in private residential Vicksburg: the Eisenhower Suite. On July 4, 1947 — the occasion that ended Vicksburg's 84-year refusal to celebrate American Independence Day, drawing an estimated 50,000 people into the streets — General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and then-Chief of Staff of the United States Army, stayed in this home as the personal guest of E. C. Neill. The two men played bridge together. Three days later, on July 7, 1947, Eisenhower wrote to Neill from his DDE letterhead — a copy of the letter remains in this home today, framed on the suite's wall. In it, the future 34th President of the United States reflects warmly on his Vicksburg visit, remarks with characteristic wit on losing $1.70 at the bridge table, and expresses his hope to return. It is signed in his hand: Dwight D. Eisenhower. That letter conveys in Eisenhower's own words the regard he held for this house, its owner, and this city. The lower-level suite is fully self-contained: private living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bathroom — designed then as now to receive guests of consequence. Properties of this authenticated provenance do not re-enter the market on any predictable schedule. The intersection of irreplaceable original materials, documented Presidential association, a position within a National Military Park, and five private acres represents a legacy holding by any serious measure.

Details
Maps
Address and Location Information
Parcel Number: 1087-26-0450-0043-00
PPIN: 013697
Community Of: N/A
Street Number: 2617
Street Name: Confederate
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Warren
State: MS
Zip Code: 39180
Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
Listing Information
Listing Service: Full Service
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-04-23
List Price: $849,000
Current Price: $849,000
General Property Information
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres: 3.7
Lot Size Dimensions: 512 x 256
SqFt Source: Assessor
List Price/SqFt: 197.44
Year Built Known: No
Garage Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 1
Total Floors: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Pool: No
School District: Vicksburg Warren Dist
Home Warranty: No
Accessibility Features: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Approx H/C SqFt: 4300
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Tax and Financial Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3133
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead Y/N: Yes
Additional Exemptions Y/N: No
Zoning: Residential Estate
Flood Insurance Required?: No
Leasehold Y/N: No
Sold In Previous 12 Months: No
Association: No
Covenants Y/N: No
Legal Description: LOTS: 20 PLAT BOOK 1- 116 PAGE- 16 COLLEGE ADDITION B WB Y P 454 03/06/2008
Remarks & Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: There are properties that sell square footage, and there are properties that sell history. 2617 Confederate Avenue is emphatically the latter — a 1910 residence of documented architectural and historical distinction, positioned directly along the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park on five private acres of ground where the Civil War's most decisive campaign was decided in 1863. Built for E. C. Neill — a Vicksburg businessman whose commercial legacy endures in this city to this day — the residence was constructed at a scale and standard that reflected his standing in the community. Original solid cypress beams traverse the principal rooms, a material of extraordinary durability and beauty that early twentieth-century Southern craftsmen selected precisely because they understood it would outlast everything around it. They were correct. A handsome brick-floor foyer establishes the formal entry sequence, drawing visitors through to a living room of genuine volume — floor-to-ceiling windows, corner fireplace, proportions that command attention. The formal dining room presents a second fireplace, custom integrated shelving, and a wall of purposeful storage. These are not incidental details. They are the considered decisions of a builder working without compromise. The kitchen and keeping room have been renovated to the standard the discerning buyer requires: Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking professional appliances, a curated dry bar. The renovation respects the architecture rather than overriding it. The primary suite occupies its own commanding position, attended by dual private bathrooms and a private deck overlooking the estate grounds below. The lower level contains what is, without qualification, one of the most historically significant rooms in private residential Vicksburg: the Eisenhower Suite. On July 4, 1947 — the occasion that ended Vicksburg's 84-year refusal to celebrate American Independence Day, drawing an estimated 50,000 people into the streets — General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and then-Chief of Staff of the United States Army, stayed in this home as the personal guest of E. C. Neill. The two men played bridge together. Three days later, on July 7, 1947, Eisenhower wrote to Neill from his DDE letterhead — a copy of the letter remains in this home today, framed on the suite's wall. In it, the future 34th President of the United States reflects warmly on his Vicksburg visit, remarks with characteristic wit on losing $1.70 at the bridge table, and expresses his hope to return. It is signed in his hand: Dwight D. Eisenhower. That letter conveys in Eisenhower's own words the regard he held for this house, its owner, and this city. The lower-level suite is fully self-contained: private living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bathroom — designed then as now to receive guests of consequence. Properties of this authenticated provenance do not re-enter the market on any predictable schedule. The intersection of irreplaceable original materials, documented Presidential association, a position within a National Military Park, and five private acres represents a legacy holding by any serious measure.
Structure Type
House: 1
Architectural Style
Other: 1
Lot Features
Few Trees: 1
Front Yard: 1
Landscaped: 1
Open Lot: 1
Sloped: 1
Views: 1
Wooded: 1
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Listing Terms
1031 Exchange: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Waterfront Features
None: 1
Showing Requirements
Showing: Appointment Required
Appointment Phone: 504-444-8670
Lockbox Location: See Remarks
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Crown Molding: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
His and Hers Closets: 1
In-Law Floorplan: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Smart Thermostat: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Split Plan: 1
Storage: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Special Purpose Rooms
Formal Dining Room: 1
Gathering Room: 1
Guest Room: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Storage: 1
Kitchen Features
Custom Cabinets: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Kitchen/Family Room Combo: 1
Solid Surface Counters: 1
Bathroom Features
Ceramic Tile: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Jack/Jill Bath: 1
Separate Tub & Shower: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Two Primary Baths: 1
Two Walk-In Closets: 1
Walk-In Shower: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
Appliances
5 Burner: 1
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Built-In Gas Range: 1
Built-In Refrigerator: 1
Cooktop: 1
Double Oven: 1
Electric Water Heater: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Microwave: 1
Walls - Interior
Paneling: 1
Sheetrock: 1
Wood: 1
Flooring
Brick: 1
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Insulated Windows: 1
Door Features
Dead Bolt Lock(s): 1
Double Entry: 1
Sliding Doors: 1
Storm Door(s): 1
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Fire Alarm: 1
Security Gate: 1
Security Lights: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Cooling
Multi Units: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Foundation Details
Brick/Mortar: 1
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Exterior Construction/Siding
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Gas and Propane hookup: 1
Lighting: 1
Permeable Paving: 1
Private Entrance: 1
Private Yard: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Fencing
Gate: 1
Driveway Features
Circular Drive: 1
Concrete Drive: 1
Parking Features
Parking Total: 5
Attached Carport: 1
Carport: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Common: 1
Concrete: 1
Private: 1
Community Features
Curbs: 1
Gated: 1
Hiking/Walking Trails: 1
Near Entertainment: 1
Park: 1
Street Lights: 1
Attic Features
Attic: Yes
Attic/Stair Storage: 1
Basement Features
Basement: No
Water Heater
Other: 1
Disclosures
As Is: 1
Lead Paint: 1
Room Type
Bathroom: 1
Bedroom: 1
Bonus Room: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Property Features
Structure Type: House
Architectural Style: Other
Lot Features: Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Open Lot; Sloped; Views; Wooded
Levels: Three Or More
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Speed Internet; His and Hers Closets; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Natural Woodwork; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Soaking Tub; Split Plan; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Special Purpose Rooms: Formal Dining Room; Gathering Room; Guest Room; Sitting Room; Storage
Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Kitchen/Family Room Combo; Solid Surface Counters
Bathroom Features: Ceramic Tile; Double Vanity; Jack/Jill Bath; Separate Tub & Shower; Soaking Tub; Two Primary Baths; Two Walk-In Closets; Walk-In Shower
Fireplace Features: Gas
Appliances: 5 Burner; Built-In Gas Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Built-In Refrigerator; Cooktop; Double Oven; Electric Water Heater; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave
Walls - Interior: Paneling; Sheetrock; Wood
Flooring: Brick; Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Door Features: Dead Bolt Lock(s); Double Entry; Sliding Doors; Storm Door(s)
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm; Security Gate; Security Lights; Security System Owned
Cooling: Multi Units
Heating: Central; Natural Gas
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar; Concrete Perimeter
Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch
Exterior Features: Balcony; Gas and Propane hookup; Lighting; Permeable Paving; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters
Fencing: Gate
Driveway Features: Circular Drive; Concrete Drive
Parking Features: Attached Carport; Carport; Circular Driveway; Common; Concrete; Private
Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Hiking/Walking Trails; Near Entertainment; Park; Street Lights
Waterfront Features: None
Attic Features: Attic/Stair Storage
Water Heater: Other
Disclosures: As Is; Lead Paint
Room Type: Bathroom; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom
Room Information
Room Name Level
Primary BedroomMain
Primary BathroomMain
Primary BathroomMain
BedroomUpper
BedroomUpper
BathroomUpper
BedroomLower
Bedroom
BathroomLower
Family RoomMain
Dining RoomMain
DenMain
Dining RoomMain
Bonus RoomLower
KitchenMain
LaundryMain

Listing Office: Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Douglas Adams

Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026

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