c.1882 Three Bedroom Mississippi Fixer Upper With Original Elements Auction Starting at $40K
OHU50K Notes $40,000
Realtor Comments
Priscilla Ann Reves Estate PROPERTY SELLING AS IS! All personal property except outdoor furniture selling with residence. Funds for the Priscilla Reves STEM Scholarship Fund for Eupora Students Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 11:00 AM Call for an appointment to view this property. History of the Home: Tax records indicate that this Queen Anne style residence was built around 1894; Ms. Reves said 1882, which coincides with records that state David H. Horton bought the house in 1889. The house is part of the Eupora National Register District, and the town of Eupora has an active Eupora Historic District Commission. Ms. Reves purchased the house in 1975. As you enter the open foyer, you immediately notice the staircase leading to a upstairs Library Cove. To your right are two bedrooms. To the left is the living area and dining area separated by a fireplace, and directly behind is the kitchen and pantry area. To the right of the kitchen is another bedroom and the bathroom. On the grounds is also a small building, a carport and a room above the carport that could be rented as an apartment. Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium. 10% Day of auction. Please read all terms and download all associated documents before placing a bid. The information above is obtained from the seller and third-party sources, and is assumed to be reliable. Due diligence required before bidding.
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1882
100 E Fox Ave, Eupora, MS 39744. $40,000
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Pros
Low Cost of Living / Affordable Housing
Housing is much cheaper than national average. Median home list prices are very low (around $76,500 in June 2025).
Renting also costs much less. Two‑bedroom rents are significantly below national norms.
Overall cost of living is ~25% lower than the U.S. average.
Smaller Town / Community Feel
With a population around 2,300 people, Eupora is small, which gives that tight‑knit or more “everyone knows everyone” vibe.
More space per dollar; less congestion; more rural/suburban mix.
Decent Livability
Some ratings place Eupora above average in measures like cost of living, livability, and happiness relative to similarly sized places.
For people who don’t need big‑city amenities, Eupora offers a quieter, slower pace at much lower cost.
Lower Housing Costs Compared to Many Places
Home prices are well below U.S. medians.
The average home value (owner‑occupied) is modest (though Zillow says ~$136,000 more recently, which may reflect some market change).
Safety / Crime Comparisons Are Mixed but Somewhat Better Than Many Big Cities
Total crime in Eupora is lower than many U.S. cities. According to Areavibes, total crime is ~33% below the national average.
Violent crime is lower than the national average by some metrics.
Cons / Challenges
High Poverty / Low Income Levels
Median household income is low (~ $26,900/year in some sources).
Poverty rate is very high: ~41% in some recent data.
Educational Attainment & School Performance Issues
Percentage of adults with a high school diploma or higher is below national averages, and those with bachelor’s degrees are well below.
The local high school (Eupora High) ranks in the bottom 50% of schools in Mississippi on several metrics (reading, math proficiency).
Declining Population / Limited Growth
Eupora has seen a population decline over recent years (~ ‑1.5% in past year; ~ ‑5.3% over past five years in some data).
Declining population can lead to fewer services, less economic vibrancy, reduced investment.
Limited Amenities & Job Opportunities
Because it’s small/rural, there are fewer high‑paying jobs, fewer choices in entertainment, limited specialized healthcare, etc. Some residents or reports say many “good” jobs have left or are scarce.
Local economy tends to skew toward service / manufacturing / labor jobs, rather than tech / high skill sectors.
Crime Rates Are Mixed Depending on What You Measure
While some crime metrics are below national averages (overall crime, violent crime), property crime rates in certain categories (theft, burglary) are not negligible.
Some neighborhoods have higher crime; safety tends to vary by location.
School Performance Lags
As mentioned, proficiency in reading and math is below state average.
For families with school‑age children, that is a significant factor to investigate neighborhood by neighborhood.
