516 Porter Ave

23,086 / 0.53
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Rare 1/2 Acre Commercial Lot in Downtown Ocean Springs! Take a stroll down charming Porter Avenue to discover the ONLY commercial lot currently for sale in town! This flat, level property offers over half an acre in a prime location — perfectly situated between the heart of Downtown Ocean Springs and the beautiful white sands of Front Beach. Zoned CMX-1, this lot offers endless business possibilities, from boutique retail to professional services and more. The property features a few majestic oak...Rare 1/2 Acre Commercial Lot in Downtown Ocean Springs! Take a stroll down charming Porter Avenue to discover the ONLY commercial lot currently for sale in town! This flat, level property offers over half an acre in a prime location — perfectly situated between the heart of Downtown Ocean Springs and the beautiful white sands of Front Beach. Zoned CMX-1, this lot offers endless business possibilities, from boutique retail to professional services and more. The property features a few majestic oak trees, sits high and dry outside of any flood zone, and includes access to 10 paved parking spaces. An exceptional opportunity to build your vision in one of the Gulf Coast's most desirable areas! Agent Owned
  1. Listed by Erin L Valencia Jermyn • Brokerage DRE #23649 • NextHome Simplicity (BOF)
    P: (228)-236-5691 C: (228)-236-5691 erinv228@gmail.com

Property Details for 516 Porter Avenue

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Beach Access
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2026 11:49 AM

Property Details for 516 Porter Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #4110989
Days on Market279
Taxes$2,974 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Commercial Lot for Sale
Year Built-
Lot Size0.53 AC
CountyJackson County

Location

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Building Information for 516 Porter Avenue

Lot Size0.53 AC

Payment Calculator

$3,883 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,635

Property Taxes

$248

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 516 Porter Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Fencing: None
  • Subdivision Name: Schmidt
  • Latitude: 30.41
  • Longitude: -88.83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 1; 2 & 3 BLK 2 SCHMIDT PARKS/D LESS N 20' & ALSO N 10' OF VACATED 1ST ALLEY & THAT PT OF VACATED PARK AVE BEING 20'X160' DB 722-529 DB 1498-860 (185M MAP797.25-01)
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,974.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Annual Amount: $2,974.00
  • 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: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: Yes
  • Tax and Financial Information:Legal Description: LOTS 1; 2 & 3 BLK 2 SCHMIDT PARKS/D LESS N 20' & ALSO N 10' OF VACATED 1ST ALLEY & THAT PT OF VACATED PARK AVE BEING 20'X160' DB 722-529 DB 1498-860 (185M MAP797.25-01)
Property
Lot Information
  • Other Structures: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 168 x 140 x 169 x 134
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Cleared, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Level, Near Beach, Open Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23086.8
  • Land Details:Road Frontage: 168134
  • Waterfront Features:Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Features:Beach Access: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Agent Owned
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Commercial Lot for Sale
  • Current Use: None
  • Possible Use: Commercial, Investment, Multi-Family, Recreational, Residential, Retail, Single Family, Other
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • General Property Information:Property Sub Type: Unimproved Commercial Lot for Sale
  • General Property Information:Approx Lot Size Acres: .53
  • General Property Information:Lot Size Dimensions: 168 x 140 x 169 x 134
  • General Property Information:Expandable Area: No
  • General Property Information:Divisible: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Workshop Features:Workshop Features Workshop: No
  • Horse Amenities:Horse Amenities: No
Interior Features
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: .00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: .00

Property History for 516 Porter Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2026

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$749,000
Jan 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$899,000
Nov 13, 2025

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #4110989

Sep 15, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$849,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$899,000
Nov 1, 2019

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #3353535

$350,000
Sep 19, 2019

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #3353535

$350,000
Jun 20, 2019

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #3341173

$350,000
Nov 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #3341173

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/02/2026

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$749,000
01/02/2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$899,000
11/13/2025

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #4110989

09/15/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$849,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4110989

$899,000
11/01/2019

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #3353535

$350,000
09/19/2019

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #3353535

$350,000
06/20/2019

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #3341173

$350,000
11/17/2018

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #3341173

$400,000

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

Public Records for 516 Porter Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$21,251Additions-Total$21,251
Tax Record2025$3,082 ($257 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt720 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,087 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandYear Built1950CountyJACKSONAPN61460022.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 516 Porter Avenue

This home is within Ocean Springs School Dist.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Ocean Springs Middle School
Public7 to 8

Ocean Springs High School
Public9 to 13

Ocean Springs Up Ele
Public4 to 6

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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516 Porter Avenue is a 0.53 ac of land for sale in Ocean Springs, MS 39564. This property was listed for sale on April 23, 2025 by NextHome Simplicity (BOF), it's currently listed at $749,000. This listing's school district is Ocean Springs School Dist. Nearby schools include Oak Park Elementary School, Ocean Springs Middle School and Ocean Springs High School. 516 Porter Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.53 ac of land on a 23,086 sq. ft. / 0.53 acres lot.

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