342 W Congress St

1,668 Sq. Ft.
$59 / Sq. Ft.
1,668
Sq. Ft.
$59
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Affordable & move in ready! This home is on the cusp of the downtown business district, ready and awaiting new owners. Original hardwood floors have been refurbished, windows replaced, and a new roof installed. Additionally, cosmetic upgrades of countertops, bathrooms, and fresh paint. This two-bedroom, one-bath home includes a space which could easily serve as a third bedroom. A gas fireplace highlights the family area that is open to a formal dining room adjacent to the spacious kitchen. You will...Affordable & move in ready! This home is on the cusp of the downtown business district, ready and awaiting new owners. Original hardwood floors have been refurbished, windows replaced, and a new roof installed. Additionally, cosmetic upgrades of countertops, bathrooms, and fresh paint. This two-bedroom, one-bath home includes a space which could easily serve as a third bedroom. A gas fireplace highlights the family area that is open to a formal dining room adjacent to the spacious kitchen. You will find great natural light throughout this home, with each offering nice blinds for coverage of each window when more privacy is preferred. Outside you will find a large, privacy fenced area where a covered patio offers the perfect entertainment space for friends or neighbors. And lastly, there is a detached garage/workshop to serve any homeowner's storage or craftsman's needs.
  1. Listed by Stephany Smith • Brokerage DRE #11394 • Betsy Smith Properties
    P: (601)-757-2027 C: (601)-757-2027 stephany@betsysmithproperties.com

Property Details for 342 West Congress Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Zoning
General Residence District
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 04:18 PM

Property Details for 342 West Congress Street

StatusActive
MLS #144566
Days on Market244
Taxes$1,258 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyLincoln County

Location

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Building Information for 342 West Congress Street

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$587 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$483

Property Taxes

$105

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 342 West Congress Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Brookway Blvd and Hwy 51... travel NORTH on Hwy 51 to the first opportunity and turn RIGHT onto West Congress Street. House will be 1-2 miles down on your LEFT. Look for sign.
  • Zoning Description: General Residence District
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Latitude: 31.58
  • Longitude: -90.45
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Legal Description: W 60' OF LOT 3 11/89 2/97 CURRAN ADDN BLK 1 0016
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,258.49
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Annual Amount: $1,258.49
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Year: 2,024.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Y/N: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Additional Exemptions Y/N: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Zoning: General Residence District
  • Tax and Financial Information:Flood Insurance Required?: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Leasehold Y/N: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Association: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Covenants Y/N: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Legal Description: W 60' OF LOT 3 11/89 2/97 CURRAN ADDN BLK 1 0016
Parking
  • Parking Features: Other
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features:Other: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 74 X 150`
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Building Area Total: 1668.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • General Property Information:Approx Lot Size Acres: .25
  • General Property Information:Lot Size Dimensions: 74 X 150`
  • General Property Information:SqFt Source: Assessor
  • General Property Information:Year Built Source: Assessor
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: .00
  • General Property Information:Carport Spaces: .00
  • General Property Information:Total Floors: 1.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Three Quarter: .00
  • General Property Information:Fireplace: No
  • General Property Information:Pool: No
  • General Property Information:School District: Brookhaven Dist
  • General Property Information:Home Warranty: No
  • General Property Information:Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
  • Electric: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Masonite
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Space Heater, Natural Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: .50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: .10
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features:Crawl Space: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner-Tenant Information: Vacant

Property History for 342 West Congress Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$99,000—
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #144566

$149,900—
Nov 26, 2025

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #144566

—
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$120,000—
Sep 17, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$124,000—
Aug 5, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$134,000—
Jul 9, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$139,000—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #144566

$149,900—
Jun 20, 2011

Sold

GCAOR MLS #114069

—
Aug 31, 2010

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #114069

$35,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$99,000
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #144566

$149,900
11/26/2025

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #144566

—
10/06/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$120,000
09/17/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$124,000
08/05/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$134,000
07/09/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #144566

$139,000
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #144566

$149,900
06/20/2011

Sold

GCAOR MLS #114069

—
08/31/2010

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #114069

$35,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 342 West Congress Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$1,252 ($104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,796 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,796 SqFtLot Size14,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountyLINCOLNAPNB87-07 -3 -228.

Schools near 342 West Congress Street

This home is within Brookhaven School Dist.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Brookhaven Elementary School
Public3 to 4

Alexander Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Brookhaven High School
Public9 to 12

Mamie Martin Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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342 West Congress Street is a single family home for sale in Brookhaven, MS 39601. This property was listed for sale on May 8, 2025 by Betsy Smith Properties, it's currently listed at $99,000. It has been on the market for a total of 244 days and was last sold on June 20, 2011. This listing's school district is Brookhaven School Dist. Nearby schools include Brookhaven Elementary School, Alexander Junior High School and Brookhaven High School. 342 West Congress Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,668 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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