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The Avenues

232 S 12th Ave

Hattiesburg, MS 39401

$209,900MLS 148423
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,600
Sq ft
1945
Built
Front exterior of the 1945 home at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MSView 26 photos

A 1945 Home in The Avenues, Near Downtown Hattiesburg

Beth Scharwath, REALTOR® · RE/MAX Real Estate Partners

Quick answer: 232 S 12th Ave is a three bedroom, two bath home of about 1,600 square feet in The Avenues, one of the older neighborhoods in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Built in 1945 and listed at $209,900, it sits just off Hardy Street, a little over a mile from downtown and about a mile and a half from the University of Southern Mississippi (MLS 148423).

Open and light, and minutes from downtown

Step through the front door of 232 S 12th Ave and the first thing you notice is how open it feels. Built in 1945, this single-level home pairs period details with updated windows and a covered deck overlooking the fenced yard.

Sellers are willing to negotiate replacement of the roof before closing as part of a mutually acceptable contract. Any roof replacement is subject to agreement on the purchase price, seller concessions, and all other terms, and must be included in the written agreement.

See it move

Take the video and 3D tours

Watch the video or explore 232 S 12th Avenue room by room at your own pace in the 3D tour, then come see the home in person.

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Step inside

Oak floors, plank ceilings, and light from both sides

Refinished oak floors run from the living room into the dining room, plank ceilings and crown molding carry through both, and the rooms borrow light from each other rather than closing themselves off. Arched bookcases with cabinet storage below are built right into the living room wall, and a pair of glass paned French doors separates living from dining without cutting off the view. This is the attention to detail found in homes built in that era.

Living room with refinished oak floors and a plank ceiling at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
A sofa by the windows, a good book, and a slow start to Saturday.
Arched built in bookcases with cabinet storage below
Your books on the shelves, a few favorite photographs, and the everyday clutter tucked below.
Living room opening to the dining room through French doors
Let dinner turn into a longer conversation in the living room, just through the French doors.
Living room with crown molding and a side entry
Leave a lamp on for the moment you come through the door at the end of the day.

Dining

French doors, a chandelier, and a pass through to the kitchen

Dining room with a five light chandelier at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
Set the table, light a few candles, and let dinner stretch into the evening.
Glass paned French doors between the dining and living rooms
Open the French doors and let the conversation carry from the table to the sofa.
Dining room with tall windows on two walls
Coffee and the crossword at the dining table, with daylight coming in from two sides.
Dining room opening into the kitchen
One more trip to the kitchen for seconds, then right back to the table.

The kitchen

Granite, subway tile, and a window over the sink

In the kitchen you'll find granite counters, a subway tile backsplash, and a window over the sink.

Kitchen with granite counters and subway tile backsplash at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
Rinse the berries and put the coffee on while breakfast comes together by the window.
Galley kitchen with cabinetry on both walls and tile flooring
Groceries put away, chopping board out, and tonight's dinner taking shape.

Bedrooms

Three bedrooms, all on one level

Bedroom with oak floors and crown molding at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
Put the phone away, turn a few pages, and call it a night.
Bedroom with a full wall of windows
Pull back the curtains and let the day begin at its own pace.
Bedroom with two sets of closet doors
Hang tomorrow's outfit and tuck the rest of the week behind closed doors.
Third bedroom with a ceiling fan
Make up the guest bed, set out fresh towels, and leave a book on the nightstand.
Bedroom with paired paneled closet doors
Keep the extra blankets close for the first cool night of fall.

The baths

Period tile, kept and cared for

Both baths keep their period character, one of them wrapped in white subway tile with beadboard and a small mosaic floor.

Bath with white subway tile tub surround and beadboard wainscot at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
Run a bath, reach for a fresh towel, and take a little longer winding down.
Bath vanity with mirrored wall cabinet and mosaic tile floor
Tuck the morning essentials into the mirrored cabinet and leave the sink clear for tomorrow.
Second bath with a tiled tub surround and vanity
Start the shower while someone else gets ready in the other bath.

Laundry

A back entry room off the kitchen

A back entry room off the kitchen holds the laundry and looks out toward the street.

Laundry and back entry with wall cabinets and washer hookups at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
Start a load, put the soap back in the cabinet, and get on with the rest of the day.

Out back

A covered deck and a big fenced yard under the oaks

Out back you'll discover a covered deck with a shade canopy and string lights, stepping down into a big privacy fenced yard under mature oaks. It's the kind of space South Mississippi lets you enjoy for most of the year, whether you're entertaining friends or just having a quiet evening at home.

Covered deck with shade canopy and string lights at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
Bring dinner outside and stay for one more story under the string lights.
Privacy fenced back yard with mature shade trees
A lawn game under the oaks, a chair in the shade, and an afternoon with no set plan.
Side elevation showing the raised foundation
Come in from the yard and head up to the deck for a cold drink.

From above

A corner lot on a sidewalk grid

Aerial view of the house and lot at 232 S 12th Ave in The Avenues, Hattiesburg, MS
The turn onto your street, your front walk, and the last few steps home.
Aerial showing sidewalks on both street frontages
A corner of The Avenues to come home to, with sidewalks along both street frontages.
Aerial over the mature tree canopy of the neighborhood
Head home through The Avenues, with treetops filling the view above the rooftops.

At a glance

Two things the sellers have already done: every window in the house was replaced within the last two years, and the gas water heater is under a year old.

What sets it apart

  • Arched bookcases built into the living room wall
  • Glass paned French doors between the living and dining rooms
  • Refinished oak floors throughout the main rooms
  • Plank ceilings and crown molding
  • All windows replaced within the last two years
  • New gas water heater

Kitchen

  • Granite counters
  • Subway tile backsplash
  • Window over the sink
  • Pantry
  • Range, microwave, and dishwasher

Baths

  • Two full baths
  • White subway tile tub surround with beadboard
  • Mosaic tile floor
  • Tiled tub and shower surround in the second bath

Outdoor

  • Covered deck with a shade canopy and string lights
  • Big privacy fenced back yard
  • Mature shade trees
  • Corner lot with sidewalks on both frontages
  • Concrete driveway parking

Systems

  • Central gas heat
  • Central air
  • City water and public sewer
  • Keyless entry
  • Raised foundation
  • Architectural shingle roof

Estimate your payment

What might this cost per month?

Estimated monthly payment

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Principal & interest —Taxes —Insurance —Down payment —

Estimate only, 30-yr term, includes est. taxes ($2,092/yr), insurance ($2,400/yr). Not a loan offer. Confirm rates and figures with your lender. Starting rate shown is the 30 year fixed average published by Freddie Mac for the week ending August 27, 2026; your rate will depend on credit, down payment and loan type.

What's Nearby

Then there's the location, and on this street that means something specific. The Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park is half a mile away and Keg and Barrel is about a third of a mile. Hunnies for brunch, Murky Waters BBQ, the Author's Shoppe, Equinox Coffee, T-Bones Records and Cafe, and Big Trouble are all inside a mile, which is a two to five minute drive. The Avenues sits right off Hardy Street, named for the man who founded the city, on a grid of quiet streets with sidewalks under mature trees.

Downtown is a little over a mile from here and worth the short drive. Hattiesburg has been a Mississippi Main Street community since 2000, and in the last year alone East Front Street picked up a record store and a coffee shop while Mobile Street added a cocktail lounge. The Lucky Rabbit still draws people from all over south Mississippi, and the restored Saenger Theater and Town Square Park anchor the middle of it. The University of Southern Mississippi is a mile and a half away, Forrest General Hospital is under three, and the Longleaf Trace trailhead is close enough to make a bike part of the routine rather than a project.

Keg and Barrel ↗~0.3 milesHunnies Brunch and Bar ↗~0.4 milesMurky Waters BBQ ↗~0.4 milesHattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park ↗~0.5 milesThe Author's Shoppe (bookstore) ↗~0.5 milesEquinox Coffee on Hardy ↗~0.7 miles
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T-Bones Records and Cafe ↗~0.9 milesBig Trouble ↗~1.1 milesThe Lucky Rabbit ↗~1.2 miles
Downtown and the Front Street arts district~1.2 miles
Hattiesburg Saenger Theater ↗~1.2 milesUniversity of Southern Mississippi ↗~1.5 milesLongleaf Trace trailhead ↗~2 milesCorner Market on Hardy ↗~2 milesForrest General Hospital ↗~2.7 miles

Hattiesburg Zoo~3 min

Downtown Front Street~5 min

USM campus~5 min

Forrest General~9 min

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Good to know

Questions buyers ask about this home

Are the sellers willing to replace the roof before closing?

Sellers are willing to negotiate replacement of the roof before closing as part of a mutually acceptable contract. Any roof replacement is subject to agreement on the purchase price, seller concessions, and all other terms, and must be included in the written agreement.

When was the house built?

1945. It is a single level home of about 1,600 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths.

What has been updated recently?

All of the windows were replaced within the last two years, and the gas water heater was replaced and is under a year old.

Is there an HOA?

No. There is no homeowners association and no HOA dues.

What are the annual taxes?

$2,092 for the 2025 tax year, paid in full. Note that the current owners do not claim a homestead exemption, so an owner occupant should expect a different figure.

How is the house heated and cooled?

Central gas heat and central air. The home has city water and public sewer, and natural gas service.

How far is downtown?

A little over a mile to downtown Hattiesburg and the Front Street art district, about a mile and a half to the University of Southern Mississippi, and under three miles to Forrest General Hospital. Hardy Street is just off the end of the street, so most of it is a five minute drive or less.

What is the neighborhood like?

The Avenues is a sidewalk grid of early and mid century homes under mature trees, sitting between Hardy Street and downtown. It has long been one of the more affordable ways into this side of town. Values here have moved: across the 39401 zip code the median sale price has gone from about $138,000 in 2022 to about $178,000 so far in 2026, according to the Hattiesburg Area MLS.

What is downtown Hattiesburg like now?

Downtown has come a long way. The Lucky Rabbit draws people from across south Mississippi, Front Street has become a real arts district with galleries and live music, and new restaurants keep opening. From 232 S 12th Ave it is about a mile and a half.

Is there a garage?

No garage. There is concrete driveway parking beside the house.

Is the property in a flood zone?

According to the seller disclosure, the property is not in a FEMA designated flood hazard zone and the seller reports no history of flooding. Buyers should verify flood zone information independently.

Want to see 232 S 12th in person?

The house is empty, so seeing it is easy. Call or text and I will meet you there and walk you through it, no pressure and no rush.

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