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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Appraiser Data

Geographic Data. Bay St. Louis is located in Hancock County, one the three coastal counties (along with Jackson County and Harrison County ) on the Mississippi Gulf Coast . Nearby cities and communities include: Waveland (3.2 miles ), Shoreline Park (4.2 miles ), Diamondhead (5.1 miles ), Pass Christian (6.7 miles ), Kiln (9.2 miles ), Long Beach (12.9 miles ), Pearlington (18.5 miles ), Gulfport (19.4 miles ).

Home Values. The median home/condominium value for 2005 was $94,400, up from $80,300 in 2000. However, in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed an estimated 70,000 homes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It is estimated that over 100,000 homes will need to be built on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to meet the need for housing caused by Katrina. As a result of this supply shortage, housing prices in this region have increased significantly. Because of these changes, it is important that you select an appraiser that is familiar with this appraisal area. Our licensed appraisers are closely familiar with the Mississippi Gulf Coast housing market and qualified to meet your appraisal needs for this region.

Property Taxes. Median real estate property taxes (ad valorem taxes) paid for housing units in 2000 was $507 (0.5%).