Address
2617 Confederate Avenue, Vicksburg, MS
Price
$ 849,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#2556051
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- ParishWARREN
- CityVicksburg
- Zip39180
- Style
- Year Built1910
- Price$ 849,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4300
- Lot Size3.7 Acres
Data Source:
Gulf South Real Estate Information Network
Property Description
There are properties that sell square footage, and there are properties that sell history. 2617 Confederate Avenue is emphatically the latter — a 1910 residence of documented architectural and historical distinction, positioned directly along the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park on five private acres of ground where the Civil War's most decisive campaign was decided in 1863. A handsome brick-floor foyer establishes the formal entry sequence, drawing visitors through to a living room of genuine volume — floor-to-ceiling windows, corner fireplace, proportions that command attention. The formal dining room presents a second fireplace, custom integrated shelving, and a wall of purposeful storage. These are not incidental details. They are the considered decisions of a builder working without compromise. On July 4, 1947 — the occasion that ended Vicksburg's 84-year refusal to celebrate American Independence Day, drawing an estimated 50,000 people into the streets — General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and then-Chief of Staff of the United States Army, visited the home as a personal guest of Dr. E. C. Neill. The two men played bridge together. Three days later, on July 7, 1947, Eisenhower wrote to Neill from his DDE letterhead — a copy of the letter remains in this home today, framed on the suite's wall. In it, the future 34th President of the United States reflects warmly on his Vicksburg visit, remarks with characteristic wit on losing $1.70 at the bridge table, and expresses his hope to return. Properties of this authenticated provenance do not re-enter the market on any predictable schedule. The intersection of irreplaceable original materials, documented Presidential association, a position within a National Military Park, and five private acres represents a legacy holding by any serious measure.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/2/2026 | Listed $849,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air,Heat Pump |
| Roof | Asphalt,Shingle |
| Appliances | Cooktop,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wine Cooler |
| Patio/Porch Features | Balcony |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Levels | Three Or More |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| County | Warren |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 14 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Take Exit 4B from Interstate south on Halls Ferry Road for about 1.5 miles Turn right onto Confederate Avenue into the Vicksburg National Military Park |
| City | Vicksburg |
| Year Built Details | Update and renovation |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Lot | 20 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Detached,Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | Vicksburg |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 20 PLAT BOOK 1- 116 PAGE- 16 COLLEGE ADDITION |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Carbon Monoxide Detector,Guest Accommodations,Stone Counters,Cable TV |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Gas |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,Fence,Permeable Paving |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached,Detached,Three or more Spaces,Driveway |
| Lot Features | 1 to 5 Acres,City Lot,Irregular Lot |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 3.7 |
| Foundation Details | Raised |
| Building Area Total | 4300 |
| Lot Dimensions | 512 X 256 |
| Lot Size Acres | 3.7 |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Third | |||
| Bathroom | First | |||
| Bedroom | Third | |||
| Bedroom | First | |||
| Bedroom | Third | |||
| Den | Second | |||
| Dining Room | Second | |||
| Kitchen | Second | |||
| Laundry | Second | |||
| Living Room | Second | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Second | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Second | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Second | |||
| Study | First |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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