Jackson County property record for 523 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,764 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 789.30-02-0233.00 |
| Primary APN | 789.30-02-0233.00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,982 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 523 JACKSON AVE |
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| City | OCEAN SPRINGS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39564-4619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SWC PORTER & JACKSON AVE S 6 DEG W 107' FOR POB CONT S 6 DEG W 169.5' N 83 DEG W 200' N 6 DEG W 195.4' S 83 DEG E 51' S 6 |
| Legal Range | 8W |
| Legal Township | 7S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Ocean Springs Historic District listed 1987 · 66 contributing resources · NRIS 87000597 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
523 Jackson Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Jackson County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 JACKSON AVE, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564-4619 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002166/69 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Jackson Ave was $5,764, up 7.1% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Ocean Springs City |
| Unified School District | Ocean Springs School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,764.00 (+7.1%) | $39,747 (+6.43%) Land $19,094 Building $20,653 | $264,975 (+6.43%) Land $127,290 Building $137,685 |
| 2024 | $5,382.00 (-1.03%) | $37,345 (-) Land $18,696 Building $18,649 | $248,966 (-) Land $124,640 Building $124,326 |
| 2023 | $5,438.00 (-0.28%) | $37,345 (-) Land $18,696 Building $18,649 | $248,966 (-) Land $124,640 Building $124,326 |
| 2022 | $5,453.00 | $37,345 Land $18,696 Building $18,649 | $248,966 Land $124,640 Building $124,326 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Jackson Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 158 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 191 units insured incl. 33 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 523 Jackson Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Mississippi |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST JACKSON CO UTILITY DIST serves 28,544 people · EPA ID MS0300156 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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