c.1945 Three Bedroom Mississippi Fixer Upper With Original Elements Under $40K
$39,900
Built in 1945, this three-bedroom, two-bath Mississippi fixer upper needs lots of work, but it offers many original elements. Check out the porte cochere, hardwood floors, French doors, brick fireplaces and dining room built-in. Central air and public water and sewer, too.
Realtor Comments
Spacious home at an affordable price. This 3 bedroom 2 full bath home features central air, hardwood, carpet, and linoleum floors, 2 gas fireplaces, large pantry, laundry room on the back porch and a screened front porch all on a nice size lot. Don’t delay, call your favorite agent today to schedule a tour!
- 3bed
- 2bath
- Circa 1945
2305 Grenada Blvd, Greenwood, MS 38930 $39,900
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: Elecia Elmore
Pros
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Very low cost of living & affordable housing
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Overall cost of living is ~34% below the U.S. average, with median home prices around $87K and rent averaging $710/month
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Rich cultural heritage & sense of community
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Known as a historic blues town—Robert Johnson, B.B. King, and Morgan Freeman have roots here. Museums, festivals, cooking classes, and the Blues Trail add vibrancy
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Niche gives a high diversity rating (A–) and ongoing community friendliness
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Green spaces & low traffic
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Abundant parks and riverfront trails, like Whittington Park and the Yazoo River Arboretum
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Minimal traffic; average commute is under 20 minutes, and driving dominates
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Easygoing Delta lifestyle
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Laid-back pace, Southern charm, and a close-knit feel—“you’re never gonna see a traffic jam”
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❌ Cons
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Higher-than-average crime rates
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Violent crime risk is 1 in 227 (roughly 4 per 1,000), property crime approximately 1 in 97
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Some residents express serious safety concerns and recommend cautious living .
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Economic challenges & limited job market
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Median household income around $32–33K, only ~23% hold bachelor’s degrees; unemployment sits around 7–8%
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Public education concerns
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Public schools (Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated) have average grades (C), high school rated “F” historically; private school enrollment and de facto segregation issues persist
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Limited amenities & entertainment options
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Fewer restaurants, shops, and nightlife compared to larger cities—some say there’s “nothing to do here”
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