Address
2617 Confederate Avenue, Vicksburg, MS
Price
$ 849,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#4147204
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- ParishWarren
- CityVicksburg
- NeighborhoodMetes And Bounds
- Zip39180
- StyleOther
- Taxes$ 3133
- Price$ 849,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4300
- Lot Size3.7 Acres
Data Source:
MLS United
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. 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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed $849,000 |
General Features
| 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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