849 Athens Rd

$875,000
Price
4
Beds
5,300 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
5,300
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in a peaceful and private country setting, this exceptional custom-built home offers a rare blend of craftsmanship, elegance, and thoughtful design. From the moment you arrive, it's clear that every detail has been carefully curated to create a truly special living experience. Inside, reclaimed wood walls and tongue-and-groove ceilings bring warmth and texture to the main living areas, while expansive windows fill the space with natural light. The living room, anchored by a stately wood-burning...Nestled in a peaceful and private country setting, this exceptional custom-built home offers a rare blend of craftsmanship, elegance, and thoughtful design. From the moment you arrive, it's clear that every detail has been carefully curated to create a truly special living experience. Inside, reclaimed wood walls and tongue-and-groove ceilings bring warmth and texture to the main living areas, while expansive windows fill the space with natural light. The living room, anchored by a stately wood-burning fireplace and soaring ceilings open to the second floor, creates a striking yet inviting focal point. A formal dining room and dedicated home office sit just off the foyer, offering a seamless balance of functionality and charm. The kitchen is a chef's dream—featuring leathered granite countertops, Thor appliances, custom cabinetry, a large island, and a walk-in pantry accented by a beautifully repurposed wood door. The primary suite is a retreat unto itself, privately tucked away with direct access to the pool area. It features a generous walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath with dual shower heads, a double vanity, and a separate water closet. Nearby, a spacious laundry room with built-ins also serves as a well-designed mudroom. Upstairs, you'll find three oversized sized guest bedrooms. One enjoys its own private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, while the remaining two share a hall bath. Additional features include two versatile bonus rooms, a secondary full laundry room, and a convenient kitchenette—perfect for extended guests or family. Step outside to a true outdoor sanctuary. A wraparound porch with a cozy fireplace overlooks the backyard, where a gunite pool with tanning ledge and hot tub awaits. You will love the outdoor kitchen that is complete with a large brick fireplace and large entertaining area. The workshop offers ample space and includes a fully appointed One-bedroom, one bath Mother-in-law suite. A second outdoor kitchen is located just off the suite making the perfect setting for entertaining on nice evenings. There is abundant storage in a separate tractor shed and storage barn. This home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the beauty of country living without sacrificing comfort or sophistication. Schedule your private tour today and discover all that this extraordinary property has to offer.
  1. Listed by Hartley Havard • Brokerage DRE #22209 • Havard Real Estate Group, LLC
    P: (601)-260-2127 C: (601)-260-2127 hartley@hgroupms.com

Property Details for 849 Athens Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
LISTING UPDATED: 10/06/2025 01:07 PM

Property Details for 849 Athens Road

StatusActive
MLS #4117013
Days on Market185
Taxes$4,806 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2019
Lot Size37.00 AC / 1,611,720 SF
CountySimpson County

Location

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Building Information for 849 Athens Road

Stories-Year Built2019Building Size-Lot Size37.00 AC / 1,611,720 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,724 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,324

Property Taxes

$401

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 849 Athens Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From HWY 49, turn onto Tom Berry Rd., go approximately 4/10th's of a mile and take a slight left onto Frank and Ward McLendon Rd. At the stop sign turn Left onto Athens Rd., go 2/10th's of a mile and the gated driveway is on the right.
  • Community Features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
  • Latitude: 31.92
  • Longitude: -89.84
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Legal Description: 3.6 ACC PT NW1/4 NE1/4 SEC 24-1-4, 1.4 ACC PT S1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 E OF RD SEC 13-1-4, 5.5 ACC PT S1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 E OF RD SEC 13-1-4, 26.4 ACC PT NW1/4 NE1/4 SEC 24-1-4
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,806.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Annual Amount: $4,806.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Tax Year: 2,024.00
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Y/N: Yes
  • Tax and Financial Information:Homestead Year: 2021
  • 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: 3.6 ACC PT NW1/4 NE1/4 SEC 24-1-4, 1.4 ACC PT S1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 E OF RD SEC 13-1-4, 5.5 ACC PT S1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 E OF RD SEC 13-1-4, 26.4 ACC PT NW1/4 NE1/4 SEC 24-1-4
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Storage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mendenhall
  • High School: Mendenhall
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mendenhall
  • District High School: Simpson CO Dist
Property
Lot Information
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Lot Size Acres: 37.0
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Structure Type: House
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 5300.0
  • Lot Size Area: 37.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1611720.0
  • Waterfront Features:Waterfront: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information:New Construction: No
  • General Property Information:Approx Lot Size Acres: 37.00
  • 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: 2.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 3.00
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Three Quarter: .00
  • General Property Information:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Information:Fireplaces Total: 3.00
  • General Property Information:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Information:School District: Simpson CO Dist
  • General Property Information:Elementary School: Mendenhall
  • General Property Information:Elementary School 2: Mendenhall
  • General Property Information:Intermediate School: N/A
  • General Property Information:Middle or Junior School: Mendenhall
  • General Property Information:High School: Mendenhall
  • General Property Information:Home Warranty: No
  • General Property Information:Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Conventional
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
  • Security Features: None
  • Workshop Features:Workshop Features Workshop: Yes
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Door Features: Dead Bolt Lock(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.30
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan

Property History for 849 Athens Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4117013

$875,000—
Jun 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4117013

$899,900—
Aug 16, 2023

Permanently Off Market

GCAOR MLS #4032669

$550,000—
Jun 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4032669

$735,000—
Mar 26, 2015

Sold

GCAOR MLS #1261659

—
Feb 25, 2015

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #1261659

—
Mar 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #1261659

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Price Change

GCAOR MLS #4117013

$875,000
06/21/2025

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4117013

$899,900
08/16/2023

Permanently Off Market

GCAOR MLS #4032669

$550,000
06/16/2023

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #4032669

$735,000
03/26/2015

Sold

GCAOR MLS #1261659

—
02/25/2015

Contract Signed

GCAOR MLS #1261659

—
03/03/2014

Listed (Active)

GCAOR MLS #1261659

$250,000

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

Public Records for 849 Athens Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,806 ($401 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,382 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,382 SqFtStories2Lot Size156,816 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019CountySIMPSONAPN10460240000000000200Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 849 Athens Road

This home is within Simpson Co School Dist.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mendenhall Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mendenhall Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Mendenhall High School
Public9 to 12

Simpson Co Technical Center
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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849 Athens Road is a single family home for sale in Mendenhall, MS 39114. This property was listed for sale on June 21, 2025 by Havard Real Estate Group, LLC, it's currently listed at $875,000. It has been on the market for a total of 185 days and was last sold on March 26, 2015. This listing's school district is Simpson Co School Dist. Nearby schools include Mendenhall Elementary School, Mendenhall Junior High School and Mendenhall High School. 849 Athens Road is a 4-bed, 6-bath, 5,300 sqft single family home built in 2019.

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