542 Saint John Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

New Listing
$339,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,629 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Active
Current Price: $339,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

**Charming Bay Saint Louis Cottage - A Steal of a Deal!** Discover the perfect blend of coastal opportunity and historic charm in this 1945-built home, ideally located just a golf cart ride away from the heart of Old Towne Bay Saint Louis. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat or a permanent residence, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers unbeatable proximity to the beach, local dining, and vibrant entertainment, all while being less than an hour from the excitement of New Orleans. **Interior Highlights:** The home features a functional layout with a mix of classic hardwood floors, cozy carpeting, and durable tile. While the house is being sold **as-is**, it is completely move-in ready, allowing you to build equity while adding your personal touch. **Outdoor Living:** The property boasts a spacious, sun-drenched backyard that is partially fenced with a chain-link perimeter—perfect for pets, gardening, or outdoor gatherings. A solid concrete driveway provides convenient of ...

Listing Details MLS# 4154446

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres
0.28
Lot Size Dimensions
96.0 X 126.0 X 96.0 X 126.0
Approx H/C SqFt
1629
SqFt Source
Assessor
List Price/SqFt
208.1
Year Built Known
Yes
Year Built
1945
Year Built Source
Assessor
Carport Spaces
Yes
Total Floors
Yes
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Fireplace
No
Pool
No
School District
Bay St. Louis Waveland Dist
Elementary School
Bay St. Louis
Middle or Junior School
Bay St. Louis Middle
High School
Bay St Louis
Home Warranty
No
Accessibility Features
No
Garage Spaces
0
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Structure Type: House Architectural Style: Traditional Lot Features: City Lot; Cleared; Interior Lot; Near Beach Levels: One Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Double Vanity Special Purpose Rooms: Storage Bathroom Features: Shared Primary Bath Appliances: Oven; Range; Refrigerator Walls - Interior: Sheetrock Flooring: Carpet; Combination; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: In Kitchen; Laundry Closet Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric Heating: Electric Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Raised Listing Terms: Bank Loan; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan; Other; See Remarks Roof: Asphalt Shingle Patio And Porch Features: None Exterior Features: None Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link; Partial Driveway Features: Concrete Drive Parking Features: Attached Carport; Carport; Concrete; Driveway Other Structures: Storage Community Features: Golf; Near Entertainment; Restaurant; Street Lights; Other Water Heater: 40 Gallons or Less Disclosures: As Is

Address and Location Information

Street Number
542
Street Name
Saint John
Street Suffix
Street
County
Hancock
State
MS
Zip Code
39520
Parcel Number
137h-0-45-105.000
PPIN
137H045105000
Subdivision
Toulme
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
2041
Tax Year
2025
Homestead Y/N
No
Additional Exemptions Y/N
No
Zoning
Single Family Residence
Flood Insurance Required?
Subject to Survey
Leasehold Y/N
No
Sold In Previous 12 Months
No
Association
No
Covenants Y/N
No
Legal Description
LOT 6 BLK 2 TOULME SUBD

Parking Features

Parking Total
4
Attached Carport
Yes
Carport
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Driveway
Yes

More Information

Workshop Features

Workshop
No

Waterfront Features

Waterfront
No

Barn Features

Barn
No

Horse Amenities

Horse Amenities
No

Showing Requirements

Showing
Show Any Time
Appointment Phone
5048582310
Lockbox Location
Back Door

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
**Charming Bay Saint Louis Cottage - A Steal of a Deal!** Discover the perfect blend of coastal opportunity and historic charm in this 1945-built home, ideally located just a golf cart ride away from the heart of Old Towne Bay Saint Louis. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat or a permanent residence, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers unbeatable proximity to the beach, local dining, and vibrant entertainment, all while being less than an hour from the excitement of New Orleans. **Interior Highlights:** The home features a functional layout with a mix of classic hardwood floors, cozy carpeting, and durable tile. While the house is being sold **as-is**, it is completely move-in ready, allowing you to build equity while adding your personal touch. **Outdoor Living:** The property boasts a spacious, sun-drenched backyard that is partially fenced with a chain-link perimeter—perfect for pets, gardening, or outdoor gatherings. A solid concrete driveway provides convenient off-street parking. **The Opportunity:** Homes in this location at this price point are a rare find. With a little TLC, this "steal of a deal" has the potential to be a true coastal gem. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Bay Saint Louis! **Key Features:** * 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms * Built in 1945 * Move-in ready, sold as-is * Large backyard & concrete driveway * Prime location: Minutes to Old Towne, the beach, and easy NOLA commute.

Structure Type

House
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Lot Features

City Lot
Yes
Cleared
Yes
Interior Lot
Yes
Near Beach
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
Other
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes

Utilities

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

Special Purpose Rooms

Storage
Yes

Bathroom Features

Shared Primary Bath
Yes

Appliances

Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Walls - Interior

Sheetrock
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Combination
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Laundry Features

In Kitchen
Yes
Laundry Closet
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes

Foundation Details

Raised
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

See Remarks
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingle
Yes

Exterior Features

None
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

None
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Chain Link
Yes
Partial
Yes

Driveway Features

Concrete Drive
Yes

Other Structures

Storage
Yes

Community Features

Golf
Yes
Near Entertainment
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Street Lights
Yes
Other
Yes

Water Heater

40 Gallons or Less
Yes

Disclosures

As Is
Yes
Listing Office: EXIT Coastal Gateway Realty
Listing Agent: Maria J Salter
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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