1229 Kensington Drive, Biloxi, MS 39530

$299,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1,611 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Active
Current Price: $299,500 List Date: 1/08/2026 Last Modified: 6/11/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to beautiful Biloxi near the Back Bay! Situated on a high corner lot with picturesque water views, this charming property features a main home plus a versatile guest cottage. Mature oak trees draped with Spanish moss add timeless coastal character. The main home is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offering a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office, craft space, storage, or additional sleeping area (no closet). Cosmetic updates may be desired and are reflected in the price, while the home remains comfortable and livable as-is. The 3-tab roof on the main house is approximately 14 years old. A newer Trane HVAC system was installed on 9/20/22 by Ball Heating & Air. The detached guest cottage (approx. 390 sq ft) is currently occupied and offers excellent flexibility—perfect as an art studio, in-law suite, or additional living space. It features a mini-split system serviced on 10/14/25 by Foster's A/C, and the roof was replaced in August 2024 by Byron Construction ...

Listing Details MLS# 4135496

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
New Construction
No
Approx Lot Size Acres
0.27
Approx H/C SqFt
1611
SqFt Source
Appraiser
Additional H/C SqFt
391
List Price/SqFt
185.91
Year Built
1940
Year Built Source
Public Records
Carport Spaces
Yes
Total Floors
Yes
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Pool
No
Home Warranty
No
Accessibility Features
No
Garage Spaces
0
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Structure Type: House Levels: One Fireplace Features: Other Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Central; Fireplace(s) Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Slab Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Renovation Loan; Other Roof: Three tab shingle Exterior Features: Other Parking Features: Carport; Concrete; Other Other Structures: Shed(s) Flood Insurance: Building had Flood Water; Floodplain Disclosures: As Is; Flood Insurance Required; Lead Paint

Address and Location Information

Street Number
1229
Street Name
Kensington
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Harrison
State
MS
Zip Code
39530
Parcel Number
1309o-02-010.000
PPIN
5593
Subdivision
Oak Park
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
728
Tax Year
2025
Homestead Y/N
Yes
Additional Exemptions Y/N
Yes
Exemption Type
Over 65
Flood Insurance Required?
Yes
Annual Flood Insurance
1568
Leasehold Y/N
No
Association
No
Covenants Y/N
No
Legal Description
LOT 1 BLK. 14 OAK PARK SUBD.

Showing Requirements

Showing
Appointment Required
Appointment Phone
(228)860-8855

More Information

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome home to beautiful Biloxi near the Back Bay! Situated on a high corner lot with picturesque water views, this charming property features a main home plus a versatile guest cottage. Mature oak trees draped with Spanish moss add timeless coastal character. The main home is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offering a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office, craft space, storage, or additional sleeping area (no closet). Cosmetic updates may be desired and are reflected in the price, while the home remains comfortable and livable as-is. The 3-tab roof on the main house is approximately 14 years old. A newer Trane HVAC system was installed on 9/20/22 by Ball Heating & Air. The detached guest cottage (approx. 390 sq ft) is currently occupied and offers excellent flexibility—perfect as an art studio, in-law suite, or additional living space. It features a mini-split system serviced on 10/14/25 by Foster's A/C, and the roof was replaced in August 2024 by Byron Construction. A metal storage building conveys with the sale. Located in a desirable neighborhood surrounded by lovely homes, this property offers charm, flexibility, and opportunity. Home(s) will be sold ''As Is, Where Is,'' but are solid, full of potential, and ready for your personal touch. Don't miss this opportunity to make these home(s) your own. Call your trusted Realtor today to schedule a showing. Seller is ready to review any and all offers — so act fast! Don't let these home(s) be the one that got away!

Structure Type

House
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Renovation Loan
Yes
Other
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Fireplace Features

Other
Yes

Appliances

Free-Standing Gas Range
Yes
Free-Standing Refrigerator
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Fireplace(s)
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Other
Yes

Roof

Three tab shingle
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Parking Features

Carport
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Other
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Flood Insurance

Building had Flood Water
Yes
Floodplain
Yes

Disclosures

As Is
Yes
Flood Insurance Required
Yes
Lead Paint
Yes
Listing Office: Century 21 Busch Realty Group
Listing Agent: Maria A Picolo
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026
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