708 Orleans St

5,443 Sq. Ft.
$117 / Sq. Ft.
5,443
Sq. Ft.
$117
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic downtown masterpiece-circa 1831- known as the mellen house. Step into a remarkable piece of history with this outstanding downtown residence that has been beautifully renovated while thoughtfully preserving its priceless historic character. Situated on two spacious lots, this exceptional property offers 5443 heated & cooled square feet and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. From the moment you arrive, the home's charm and elegance are undeniable. A wonderful covered...Historic downtown masterpiece-circa 1831- known as the mellen house. Step into a remarkable piece of history with this outstanding downtown residence that has been beautifully renovated while thoughtfully preserving its priceless historic character. Situated on two spacious lots, this exceptional property offers 5443 heated & cooled square feet and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. From the moment you arrive, the home's charm and elegance are undeniable. A wonderful covered front porch, framed by wrought iron fencing enclosing the front and side yards, welcomes you into a grand interior featuring 12-foot ceilings, 6-inch wood plank floors, exquisite chandeliers, and stunning detailed woodwork with deep crown molding. The large, inviting entry hall showcases a beautiful staircase, setting the tone for timeless elegance found throughout. Designed for both comfortable living and gracious entertaining, the home offers a wonderful flow between rooms. Slide pocket doors separate the elegant front parlor and formal dining room. while five fireplaces adding the character with two featuring rare Hudson Bay mantels. The beautifully designed kitchen features granite countertops, a breakfast bar and opens into a light filled sitting room/den, creating a perfect gathering space. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 1 half bath with the 5th bedroom currently functioning as a den. The primary suite is located on the main level. A private guest or in-law suite with its on full bath and separate entrance provides excellent flexibility and could serve as a short -term rental opportunity. Outdoor living is just as special. Relax or entertain in the brick courtyard with classic New Orleans flair, complete with a large French cast iron fountain that remains with the property. A half bath accessible for guest makes outdoor entertaining easy and convenient. Additional highlights include: off street parking and a two car garage, new metal roof on the main house in 2024, jib windows and remarkable architectural details, two-story home with timeless character, beautiful gardens with producing Asian pear and nectarine trees. Located just moments from shopping, restaurants, the Mississippi River, and all downtown events, this extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own a truly historic home that blends classic elegance with modern conveniences. Some furnishings can be sold separately.
  1. Listed by Janice E Easom • Brokerage DRE #18709 • Paul Green & Associates Realtors
    P: (601)-431-4373 C: (601)-431-4373 jeasom@hotmail.com

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Attached Garage
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Carpet Floors
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central AC
  • Chandeliers
  • Dishwasher
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 04:22 AM

Property Details for 708 Orleans Street

StatusActive
MLS #4142463
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,958 / 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

$3,578 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,082

Property Taxes

$497

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 708 Orleans Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Hiking/Walking Trails, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Fencing: Front Yard, Wrought Iron, See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown Ntz
  • 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: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,958.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Annual Amount: $5,958.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Year: 2,025.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Y/N: Yes
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Year: 2025
  • 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: H&L 708 ORLEANS ST INC 59-12-1 41-114D-10,11
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, 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
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75' x 184'
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced, Landscaped
  • Structure Type: House
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 5443.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.59
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25700.4
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1831
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • General Property Information:Approx Lot Size Acres: .59
  • General Property Information:Lot Size Dimensions: 75' x 184'
  • General Property Information:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • 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: 5.00
  • 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 Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal, Mixed
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • 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, Ice Maker, Refrigerator

Property History for 708 Orleans Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4142463

$635,000—
Mar 1, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$625,000—
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$675,000—
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
03/15/2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4142463

$635,000
03/01/2026

Temporarily Off Market

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$625,000
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4100221

$675,000
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 Record2025$5,958 ($496 / 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 1
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Susie B West Primary School
PublicPK to 1

Robert Lewis Magnet School
Public6 to 8

Natchez High School
Public9 to 12

Mc Laurin Elementary School
Public2 to 4

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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708 Orleans Street is a single family home for sale in Natchez, MS 39120. This property was listed for sale on March 15, 2026 by Paul Green & Associates Realtors, it's currently listed at $635,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on July 8, 2020. This listing's school district is Natchez-Adams School Dist. Nearby schools include Susie B West Primary School, Robert Lewis Magnet School and Natchez High School. 708 Orleans Street is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 5,443 sqft single family home built in 1831.

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