$499,000

Feel safe in this Fortified wind, fire, hurricane and flood water resistance home. This home is ''Fortified for Safe Living'' through Mississippi Windstorm Pool. It is certified for wind resistance up to 140 mph. This certification comes with a 40% wind insurance discount. See attached information on ICF home benefits and costs to build. Come Enjoy the Peace and Tranquility of Bay Oaks Drive. A true residential neighborhood nestled amongst Live Oaks in The Heart of Old Bay Saint Louis. Within walking distance to the beach. 7 minutes from your front door till your toes touch the sand. This beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath solid concrete home is just waiting for you. Built in 2007 - the home sits on 1/4 acre +/- fenced lot covered in Live Oaks. Ceilings are 9.5 feet and up throughout the house - and extend to all porches. Large and plentiful windows with Plantation Shutters- provide natural light throughout. The wood burning fireplace in the living area - provides warmth and coziness to those chilly evenings. The kitchen is designed with lots of cabinet and drawer space. Recessed lighting and windows provide great lighting for kitchen enjoyment. The poured concrete countertops continue the earthy feel of the home. The Main Bedroom is large with vaulted ceiling and plantation shutters. Quiet and away from the living area - it provides a great peaceful area. The laundry room is accessible from the main bedroom. Bedroom 2 is extra large with large closet space. Large windows adorned with Plantation Shutters bring natural light during the day and privacy in the evening. Bedroom 3 has private access from the screened porch and access to full bath. It has been used as an Airbnb room previously. The large sliding doors bring a view of the large open back yard covered in Live Oaks. Enjoy an additional 500+/- square feet of open air living area - on the screened back porch with a Pony Wall. Wave to neighbors walking past from the 300+/- square foot front porch. The extra large attached carport has entry to the kitchen -never having to get wet bringing in the groceries! Also a great crawfish boiling area. The extra large back property is covered in lIve Oaks which provide lots of shade. In fact and can actually be 5 - 10 degrees coolers in the backyard. Lots of off street parking with plenty of room for the boat. The back yard has so many possibilities - looking to add a pool? A huge garden? A tree house for the kids? This is true Southern Home in a true residential neighborhood. Waiting for you to begin making memories with family and friends. Home Exterior was painted in 2022 and new wrought iron railings installed at all steps. Home has 1892 sf under roof - with 1542sf heating and cooled. Come Home To Bay Oaks Drive!