2617 Confederate Avenue

Vicksburg, MS
$ 849,000 Beds 4 Baths 4.5 Sq 4,300 Virtual Tour
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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. Built circa 1910, with original solid cypress beams, a material of extraordinary durability and beauty that early twentieth-century Southern craftsmen selected precisely because they understood it would outlast everything around it. They were correct. 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. The kitchen and keeping room have been renovated to the standard the discerning buyer requires: Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking professional appliances, a curated dry bar. The renovation respects the architecture rather than overriding it. The primary suite occupies its own commanding position, attended by dual private bathrooms and a private deck overlooking the estate grounds below. The lower level contains what is, without qualification, one of the most historically significant rooms in private residential Vicksburg: the Eisenhower Suite. 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. It is signed in his hand: Dwight D. Eisenhower. That letter conveys in Eisenhower's own words the regard he held for this house, its owner, and this city. The lower-level suite is fully self-contained: private living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bathroom — designed then as now to receive guests of consequence. 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.

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  • Price
  • $ 849,000
  • City
  • Vicksburg
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • Warren
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 3.7 Acres
  • Zip
  • 39180
  • Sqr Footage
  • 4,300
  • Taxes
  • $ 3133
  • Style
  • Other
  • MLS#
  • 4147204
Listed By: Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
Data Source: MLS United

Features

General

Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Warren
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name Metes And Bounds
Status Active
City Vicksburg
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 161172
Standard Status Active
Heating Central,Natural Gas
Architectural Style Other
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Alarm,Security Gate,Security Lights,Security System Owned
Construction Materials Brick,Wood Siding
New Construction false
Attached Garage false
Total Rooms 16
Property Condition Move In Ready
Sewer Public Sewer
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Porch
Community Features Curbs,Gated,Hiking/Walking Trails,Near Entertainment,Park,Street Lights
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/2617-Confederate-Avenue-Vicksburg-MS-39180/unbranded
Structure Type House
Levels Three Or More
Utilities Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected
Cooling Gas,Multi Units
Waterfront Features None
Roof Asphalt Shingle

Interior Features

Total Baths 5
Interior Amenities Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,High Speed Internet,His and Hers Closets,In-Law Floorplan,Kitchen Island,Natural Woodwork,Primary Downstairs,Smart Thermostat,Soaking Tub,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Granite Counters
Flooring Brick,Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
Heating Y/N true
Laundry Features Lower Level
Window Features Insulated Windows
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true

Exterior Features

Lot Size Area 3.7
Lot Size Acres 3.7
Parking Features Attached Carport,Carport,Circular Driveway,Common,Concrete,Private,Storage
Lot Features Few Trees,Front Yard,Landscaped,Open Lot,Sloped,Views,Wooded
Water Source Public
Building Area Total 4300
Lot Dimensions 512 x 256
Waterfront Y/N false
Exterior Amenities Balcony,Lighting,Permeable Paving,Private Entrance,Private Yard,Rain Gutters
Fencing Gate

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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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Madisonville, LA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

4/24/2026 Listed $849,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 39180

Price
AVG $260K
$850K
Taxes
AVG $2,171
$3,133

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2617 Confederate Avenue Vicksburg, MS is a Single Family Home for sale at $849000 with 4300 sqft and a lot size of 3.7 Acres Acre(s). 2617 Confederate Avenue Vicksburg has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths . The property's zip code is 39180 which is in Vicksburg, MS

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