226 Tidewater Road sits on 1.25 acres in Canebrake — one of Hattiesburg’s most sought-after communities. At $739,500, this 3,933-square-foot home delivers four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a downstairs primary suite, multiple flexible living areas, a Pinebelt Pergola outdoor kitchen, and a front porch that sets the tone before you even walk inside. The sellers already handled the expensive stuff: brand-new roof, updated HVAC, and more.
Exterior & Curb Appeal
There’s a difference between a house that checks the boxes and one that’s been genuinely cared for. The sellers at 226 Tidewater replaced the entire roof in February 2025 — with a warranty still in place. Six months later, they replaced the downstairs HVAC system, water heater, and ductwork insulation through Dixie Heating & Air. Those are the kind of updates that cost real money and save the next owner from having to think about major systems for years.
Built in 1995 by Cliff Norman, the construction is solid — brick veneer, slab foundation, thermopane windows. The front porch wraps with columns and sets a Southern tone that you feel the moment you pull into the driveway. At 1.25 acres, the lot backs up to mature woods, giving you the privacy that Canebrake is known for without feeling isolated.
Exterior & Curb Appeal
Step Inside: Foyer & Great Room
The front door opens into a two-story foyer with a staircase that sets the scale of this home immediately. Ceiling heights range from nine to sixteen feet in the great room, where the fireplace features gas orbs instead of traditional gas logs for a modern touch you don’t see often. The layout splits smartly between a full downstairs primary suite with his-and-hers walk-in closets, a dressing room, and jetted tub on one side, and the open living-kitchen-dining flow on the other.
The great room itself is the kind of space where the whole family spreads out and still has room. Tall windows bring in natural light, and the open design connects to the kitchen and dining areas without walls getting in the way.
Foyer & Living Spaces
Formal Dining Room
The formal dining room gives you space for hosting that most open-concept homes have traded away. With chandelier lighting, arched doorways, and French doors that open to the yard, it’s a room that works for holiday dinners, dinner parties, or — as one owner used it — a music room with a grand piano. This is the kind of flexible space that lets you live how you actually want to.
Dining Room
Kitchen
The kitchen anchors the main floor with granite counters, a five-burner gas cooktop (six months old), double electric ovens, and a walk-in pantry with a built-in coffee bar. There’s an island for prep and casual seating, and a breakfast nook that connects to the family living areas. The appliance package is solid, and the layout gives you enough counter space that two people can cook without bumping into each other.
Kitchen
Home Office & Sunroom
Beyond the kitchen, the flexibility really opens up. The formal living room with French doors has been used as everything from a music room to a home office — it’s the kind of space that adapts to how you actually live. The brick-floored sunroom adds another flex option; one owner used it as a second office and exercise space. Not many homes can offer the potential for two dedicated home offices on top of a formal dining room and the huge great room. This house has room to spread out and still have spaces left over.
Home Office & Sunroom
Downstairs Primary Suite
The downstairs primary suite is one of the real selling points of this floor plan. You get a spacious bedroom with room for a king bed and full seating area, plus a primary bath that doesn’t cut corners: dual vanities (his and hers), a jetted soaking tub, separate shower, and a private water closet. The closet situation alone is worth mentioning — his-and-hers walk-in closets plus a separate dressing room with built-in shoe storage. For anyone who works from home or just values having their own retreat on the main level, this layout delivers.
Primary Suite
Upstairs Bedrooms, Baths & Utility
Upstairs, three additional bedrooms each have their own personality and enough space to serve as real rooms — not afterthoughts. Bedroom two works well as a guest room or teen suite with desk space. Bedroom three has a TV setup and access to a full bath with a tub/shower combo. Bedroom four is the largest of the upstairs rooms with good natural light and its own bath. The upstairs walk-in closet gives you additional storage that most homes this age don’t have.
The laundry room sits off the primary suite with a utility sink and plenty of storage — a practical detail that makes day-to-day living easier.
Additional Bedrooms, Baths & Utility
Outdoor Living & Entertaining
This is where 226 Tidewater really separates from other homes in the price range. The Pinebelt Pergola outdoor kitchen sits just off the back patio — complete with its own gas line connected to the 500-gallon propane tank that also powers the indoor cooktop and whole-house Generac generator. It’s set up for real outdoor cooking, not just a grill on a deck.
The backyard opens to 1.25 acres that back up to mature woods — no rear neighbors, just trees. There’s room for a pool if someone wanted one (many Canebrake homes have them), and a circular drive in front provides plenty of parking for guests. The whole-house Generac generator means you don’t lose power when Mississippi weather does its thing.
Outdoor Living
The Lot: 1.25 Acres in Canebrake
From the air, you can really appreciate what 1.25 acres looks like in Canebrake. The wooded lot creates a natural buffer on three sides, giving you privacy that smaller lots in the neighborhood can’t match. The mature trees, green space, and setback from the road make this feel like a property, not just a house on a street.
Backyard & Aerial Views
What Does Living in Canebrake Actually Look Like?
Canebrake isn’t just a subdivision — it’s a 1,200-acre planned community that earned a Southern Living “Best Residential Development” designation. The amenities read like a resort: a 250-acre private lake with sandy beach and boat docks, 50-acre nature preserve, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, playground, and miles of walking trails. All utilities are underground.
Canebrake Country Club — with its Jerry Pate-designed par-71 championship golf course (7,000+ yards), 24-court tennis and pickleball complex (winner of the USTA 2024 Outstanding Facility Award), fitness center, resort pool, dining, and spa — is available as a separate membership.
The HOA runs $135 per month and covers the community pool, tennis courts, 250-acre private lake (boating, fishing, skiing, sandy beach, and boat docks), clubhouse, playground, and paved walking trails. That’s less than most gym memberships — and you’re getting a lake.
Canebrake Amenities — What Your HOA Gets You
Canebrake sits in the Oak Grove School District, which includes Oak Grove Primary, Oak Grove Middle (a National Blue Ribbon School), and Oak Grove High School, which competes at the MHSAA 7A classification. William Carey University is minutes away, and The University of Southern Mississippi is a short drive.
Location-wise, you’re about 10 minutes from the Hattiesburg main corridor (Hardy Street shopping, dining, medical), 15 minutes to downtown Hattiesburg, and 90 minutes to the Gulf Coast or Jackson.
What Should Buyers Know About the Numbers?
At $745,000 for 3,933 heated and cooled square feet, you’re looking at roughly $189 per square foot — competitive for Canebrake, where active listings currently range from $109 to $209 per square foot depending on condition and updates. This home’s recent mechanical upgrades and new roof shift real value to the buyer’s side of the ledger.
Property taxes run approximately $5,683 annually with homestead exemption. Utilities average around $450 per month total (electric, water, and propane for the gas cooktop, whole-house generator, and outdoor kitchen). CSpire fiber optic internet is available — a detail that matters more than it used to.
The Bottom Line
226 Tidewater Road is 1.25 acres in Canebrake with an outdoor kitchen, multiple flexible living spaces, and all the expensive updates already done — new roof, new HVAC, and a front porch that makes you want to slow down before you even get inside. Homes like this in Canebrake don’t sit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves 226 Tidewater Road in Canebrake?
Oak Grove School District in Lamar County, including Oak Grove Primary, Oak Grove Middle (a National Blue Ribbon School), and Oak Grove High School, which competes at the MHSAA 7A classification.
How much are HOA dues in Canebrake Hattiesburg?
$135 per month, covering the community pool, tennis courts, 250-acre private lake with sandy beach and boat docks, clubhouse, playground, and walking trails. Canebrake Country Club membership (golf, full tennis/pickleball, fitness, dining, spa) is separate.
Who built 226 Tidewater Road?
Cliff Norman built the home in 1995. It features brick veneer construction, slab foundation, and thermopane windows.
What recent updates have been made to 226 Tidewater Road?
The sellers completed a full roof replacement (February 2025, warranty in place), replaced the downstairs HVAC system, water heater, and ductwork insulation (August 2025, Dixie Heating & Air), and installed a new five-burner gas cooktop.
Is 226 Tidewater Road in a flood zone?
No. The property is located in Flood Zone X, which is classified as an area of minimal flood hazard by FEMA. No flood insurance is required.
