708 Orleans Street, Natchez, MS 39120
New Listing
$625,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Square Footage:
5,280
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
25,700
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$625,000
List Date:
2/05/2026
Last Modified:
2/05/2026
Description
The Mellen House, built in 1831, is a beautifully preserved and renovated historic property in downtown Natchez— walking distance to shopping, restaurants and more! Featuring approx. 5,280 sq ft, this spacious home offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Featuring a brand-new lifetime metal roof (inst Sept 2024) and recent renovations, the interior showcases 12 ft ceilings & original 6'' wood plank floors. Antique chandeliers, two rare Hudson Bay fireplace mantels and stunning jib windows enhance the ambiance. The updated kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Outside a private, New Orleans-style brick courtyard, w/ a beautiful French cast iron fountain is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Seeking a private family home, a BNB, or short-term/long-term rental for income potential? Well, his home offers multiple opportunities. Some furnishings are included, w/ add'l items negotiable, making this property even more enticing!
More Information MLS# 4100221
Address and Location Information
Parcel Number: 0059-0012-0002
Directions to Property: At intersection John R Junkin & Homochitto St, proceed approx 1.2 miles. 708 Orleans St. is on left just past The Malted at red light intersection Homochittlo/MLK. Look for ''Mellen House'' sign on left.
Community Of: N/A
Street Number: 708
Street Name: Orleans
Street Suffix: Street
County: Adams
State: MS
Zip Code: 39120
Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
Listing Information
Listing Service: Full Service
Status: Active
List Date: 2025-01-05
List Price: $625,000
Current Price: $625,000
General Property Information
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Move In Ready
Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.59
SqFt Source: Public Records
List Price/SqFt: 118.37
Year Built Source: Public Records
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 0
Total Floors: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 4
Pool: No
School District: Natchez-Adams
Home Warranty: No
Accessibility Features: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Approx H/C SqFt: 5280
Year Built: 1831
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 5
Tax and Financial Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4726
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead Y/N: Yes
Additional Exemptions Y/N: No
Flood Insurance Required?: No
Leasehold Y/N: No
Sold In Previous 12 Months: No
Association: No
Covenants Y/N: No
Legal Description: H&L 708 ORLEANS ST INC 59-12-1 41-114D-10,11
Remarks & Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: The Mellen House, built in 1831, is a beautifully preserved and renovated historic property in downtown Natchez— walking distance to shopping, restaurants and more! Featuring approx. 5,280 sq ft, this spacious home offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Featuring a brand-new lifetime metal roof (inst Sept 2024) and recent renovations, the interior showcases 12 ft ceilings & original 6'' wood plank floors. Antique chandeliers, two rare Hudson Bay fireplace mantels and stunning jib windows enhance the ambiance. The updated kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Outside a private, New Orleans-style brick courtyard, w/ a beautiful French cast iron fountain is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Seeking a private family home, a BNB, or short-term/long-term rental for income potential? Well, his home offers multiple opportunities. Some furnishings are included, w/ add'l items negotiable, making this property even more enticing!
Structure Type
House: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Lot Features
City Lot: 1
Corner Lot: 1
Fenced: 1
Landscaped: 1
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Showing Requirements
Showing: Appointment Required
Appointment Phone: 713-291-1441
Lockbox Location: Front Door
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Crown Molding: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Granite Counters: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas in Kitchen: 1
Special Purpose Rooms
Attached Apartment: 1
Formal Dining Room: 1
Guest Room: 1
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Custom Cabinets: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Fireplace Features
Decorative: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1
Washer/Dryer: 1
Walls - Interior
Sheetrock: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Foundation Details
Combination: 1
Exterior Construction/Siding
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Mixed: 1
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
Private Yard: 1
Other: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Side Porch: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Brick: 1
Front Yard: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Driveway Features
Concrete Drive: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage: 1
Other: 1
Community Features
Sidewalks: 1
Street Lights: 1
Disclosures
Lead Paint: 1
Property Features
Structure Type: House
Architectural Style: Traditional
Lot Features: City Lot; Corner Lot; Fenced; Landscaped
Levels: Three Or More
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Primary Downstairs
Special Purpose Rooms: Attached Apartment; Formal Dining Room; Guest Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar; Custom Cabinets; Granite Counters
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer/Dryer
Walls - Interior: Sheetrock
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Heating: Central
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Foundation Details: Combination
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Roof: Metal; Mixed
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Side Porch
Exterior Features: Garden; Private Yard; Other
Fencing: Back Yard; Brick; Front Yard; Wrought Iron
Driveway Features: Concrete Drive
Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage; Other
Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights
Disclosures: Lead Paint
Listing Office:
eXp Realty
Listing Agent:
Marla Toman
Last Updated: February - 05 - 2026
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