397 John Day Rd

Canton, MS 39046

$54,900
Price
2
Beds
1,751 Sq. Ft.
$31 / Sq. Ft.
1,751
Sq. Ft.
$31
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Opportunities like this don't stay on the market long in today's climate. Positioned in a growing area with strong rental and resale demand, this property offers the kind of upside investors actively search for but rarely find at this entry point. With the right vision, it can be transformed into a standout asset with significant value potential. The property sits on a generous lot in a quiet, established setting and already carries the foundation of a structure that can be reworked, updated, or...Opportunities like this don't stay on the market long in today's climate. Positioned in a growing area with strong rental and resale demand, this property offers the kind of upside investors actively search for but rarely find at this entry point. With the right vision, it can be transformed into a standout asset with significant value potential. The property sits on a generous lot in a quiet, established setting and already carries the foundation of a structure that can be reworked, updated, or reimagined depending on your exit strategy. Whether you're looking to flip, hold as a rental, or add to a long-term portfolio, the flexibility here is what makes it compelling. Inventory like this is becoming increasingly scarce, and deals with this level of spread between acquisition cost and potential value don't last. Serious investors understand the importance of acting quickly when the numbers and location align, this is one of those situations. Bring your contractor, run your numbers, and move fast, opportunities in this range are typically spoken for before they ever get a second look.

Property Details for 397 John Day Road

Architectural Style
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/26/2026 02:59 AM

Property Details for 397 John Day Road

StatusActive
MLS #4148972
Days on Market24
Taxes$945 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1977
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyMadison County
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Building Information for 397 John Day Road

Stories-Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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$352 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$274

Property Taxes

$79

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 397 John Day Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
  • Latitude: 32.68
  • Longitude: -89.79
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Legal Description: 1A FRONT ON GRAVEL RD ON N/S HW 16 NW 1/4 NE 1/4
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $945.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Annual Amount: $945.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Year: 2,025.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Y/N: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Additional Exemptions Y/N: No
  • 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: 1A FRONT ON GRAVEL RD ON N/S HW 16 NW 1/4 NE 1/4
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Parking Total: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features:Parking Total: 2.00
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Luther Branson
  • High School: Velma Jackson
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shirley D. Simmons
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Structure Type: See Remarks
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Building Area Total: 1751.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • General Property Information:Approx Lot Size Acres: 1.00
  • General Property Information:SqFt Source: Owner
  • General Property Information:Year Built Source: Other
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: .00
  • General Property Information:Carport Spaces: .00
  • General Property Information:Total Floors: 1.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: .00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Three Quarter: .00
  • General Property Information:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Information:Fireplaces Total: 1.00
  • General Property Information:Pool: No
  • General Property Information:School District: Madison CO Dist
  • General Property Information:Elementary School: Luther Branson
  • General Property Information:Elementary School 2: Luther Branson
  • General Property Information:Intermediate School: None
  • General Property Information:Middle or Junior School: Shirley D. Simmons
  • General Property Information:High School: Velma Jackson
  • General Property Information:Home Warranty: No
  • General Property Information:Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Other
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Other, See Remarks
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Appliances: Other

Property History for 397 John Day Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2026

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4148972

$54,900—
May 19, 2026

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4148972

$62,500—
May 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4148972

$74,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2026

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4148972

$54,900
05/19/2026

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4148972

$62,500
05/11/2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4148972

$74,900

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

Public Records for 397 John Day Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$945 ($79 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,751 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,751 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningA-1CountyMADISONAPN105H-33 -042Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 397 John Day Road

This home is within Madison Co School Dist.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Luther Branson School
Public - PK to 5
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Velma Jackson High School
Public - 9 to 13
Madison Co Voc Complex
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Luther Branson School
PublicPK to 5

Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
Public6 to 8

Velma Jackson High School
Public9 to 13

Madison Co Voc Complex
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 397 John Day Road, Canton, MS 39046

397 John Day Road is a single family home for sale in Canton, MS 39046. This property was listed for sale on May 11, 2026 by Sell Your Home Services, LLC., it's currently listed at $54,900. This listing's school district is Madison Co School Dist. Nearby schools include Luther Branson School, Shirley D. Simmons Middle School and Velma Jackson High School. 397 John Day Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,751 sqft single family home built in 1977.

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