708 Orleans St

$625,000
Price
5
Beds
5,280 Sq. Ft.
$118 / Sq. Ft.
5,280
Sq. Ft.
$118
per Sq. Ft.

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...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!
  1. Listed by Marla Toman • Brokerage DRE #23676 • eXp Realty
    P: (713)-291-1441 C: (713)-291-1441 marla@spectrumftbend.com
  2. Listed by Jason Dauphin • Brokerage DRE #23676 • eXp Realty
    P: (601)-807-7759 C: (601)-807-7759 jason.dauphin@exprealty.com

Property Details for 708 Orleans Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 03:46 PM

Property Details for 708 Orleans Street

StatusPending
MLS #4100221
Days on Market318
Taxes$4,726 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1831
Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF
CountyAdams County

Location

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Building Information for 708 Orleans Street

Stories-Year Built1831Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,482 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,088

Property Taxes

$394

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 708 Orleans Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 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 Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Brick, Front Yard, Wrought Iron
  • Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
  • Latitude: 31.56
  • Longitude: -91.40
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Legal Description: H&L 708 ORLEANS ST INC 59-12-1 41-114D-10,11
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,726.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Annual Amount: $4,726.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Year: 2,024.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Y/N: Yes
  • 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:Sold In Previous 12 Months: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Association: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Covenants Y/N: No
  • Tax and Financial Information:Legal Description: H&L 708 ORLEANS ST INC 59-12-1 41-114D-10,11
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Other, Concrete
  • Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Other: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Fenced, Landscaped
  • Structure Type: House
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 5280.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.59
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25700.4
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint
  • Open Houses Change Timestamp: 04-02-2025 09:53:14 AM
  • Floor Plans Count: 3
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1831
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • General Property Information:Property Condition: Move In Ready
  • General Property Information:Approx Lot Size Acres: .59
  • General Property Information:SqFt Source: Public Records
  • General Property Information:Year Built Source: Public Records
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • General Property Information:Carport Spaces: .00
  • General Property Information:Total Floors: 3.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Three Quarter: .00
  • General Property Information:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Information:Fireplaces Total: 4.00
  • General Property Information:Pool: No
  • General Property Information:School District: Natchez-Adams
  • General Property Information:Home Warranty: No
  • General Property Information:Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas in Kitchen
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal, Mixed
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.10
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer

Property History for 708 Orleans Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #4100221

—
Sep 30, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$625,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$635,000—
May 8, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #204016

$695,000—
May 7, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #203973

$675,000—
Mar 14, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$650,000—
Jan 10, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$665,000—
Jan 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$675,000—
Jul 28, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #203696

$699,000—
May 31, 2024

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #204016

$695,000—
May 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #203973

$695,000—
May 3, 2024

Permanently Off Market

GCAOR MLS #203696

$699,000—
Jan 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #203696

$795,000—
Jul 8, 2020

Sold

GCAOR MLS #NextHighestUnder300000

—
Jul 8, 2020

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #NextHighestUnder300000

—
May 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #NextHighestUnder300000

$549,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #4100221

—
09/30/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$625,000
06/24/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$635,000
05/08/2025

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #204016

$695,000
05/07/2025

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #203973

$675,000
03/14/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$650,000
01/10/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$665,000
01/07/2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$675,000
07/28/2024

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #203696

$699,000
05/31/2024

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #204016

$695,000
05/08/2024

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #203973

$695,000
05/03/2024

Permanently Off Market

GCAOR MLS #203696

$699,000
01/27/2024

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #203696

$795,000
07/08/2020

Sold

GCAOR MLS #NextHighestUnder300000

—
07/08/2020

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #NextHighestUnder300000

—
05/24/2018

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #NextHighestUnder300000

$549,500

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

Public Records for 708 Orleans Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,726 ($394 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,879 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,879 SqFtLot Size13,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyADAMSAPN0059 0012 0002

Schools near 708 Orleans Street

This home is within Natchez-Adams School Dist.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mc Laurin Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Joseph L Frazier Primary School
PublicK to 5

Morgantown Elementary
PublicK to 5

Susie B West Primary School
PublicK to 5

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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