Here’s a look at how much house you can get on the Mississippi Coast for $5.5 million
A Gulfport mansion tucked away on 10 acres off busy Courthouse Road epitomizes the real estate expression, “It’s not a house, it’s a lifestyle.”
The Greek Revival mansion is on the market for $5,490,000. The home, which is 7,923 square feet, embodies the passions of its creator, renowned New Orleans architect Barry Fox, now deceased. His obituary at Nola.com noted his penchant for classical architecture and attention to historically inspired details that incorporate modern amenities.
The home sits on meticulously landscaped acreage that backs up to Bayou Bernard, with a private boat dock that has solar-powered lifts and a rooftop gazebo.
“From the Greek Revival architecture to the lush grounds and grand interiors,” the real estate listing says, “this home is a true Southern estate — a timeless retreat designed to celebrate the art of living well.”
Casino co-owner renovated home
Rick and Stephanie Carter completely renovated the house after they bought it. Rick Carter, co-owner of Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, said he grew up just two blocks down the road.
The Carters have since moved to Pass Christian, where they live in an even bigger waterfront mansion with a guest house. Carter said he had no intention of moving, but was glad to have more space for his large family of five children and nine grandchildren.
“I’ve got a place now where everybody can come and spend the night,” he said. “Family is everything to me.”
Coincidentally, the house that the Carters bought in Pass Christian was the only other home on the Mississippi Coast planned and designed by Barry Fox, Carter said.
The Gulfport house by Fox was built in 1978. Although he lived close by, Carter never saw it, except from the bayou, until he visited as a potential buyer.
The Carters worked with a designer to update the home, which had not been touched since it was built. Renovations took a year. The Carters lived in the home for about 10 years.
“We spent a lot of time, energy and money on that house and it is absolutely exquisite,” Stephanie Carter said.
‘A great home,’ former occupant says
Gas-lit lanterns at the front gate signal the charm and attention to detail that await behind a brick fence that shields the property from traffic.
A driveway encircles a landscaped brick walkway and fountain at the front entrance, which is framed by a stately portico. The home offers many luxurious features, from the kitchen with a Wolf gas range and sub-zero appliances, to a custom wine cellar below the main living area and a primary suite with its own grand entryway and wet bar with beverage fridge.
The house has four bedrooms, three full and two half baths, an office off the primary suite upstairs, a formal dining room and a double-faced hearth connecting the living and billiard rooms. The large entryway features a spiral staircase.
Flooring is hardwood, marble, stone, tile and wood.
Out back sits an outdoor kitchen and a heated gunite pool that has a swim-up bar and hot tub. The three-car garage features a Tesla supercharger, with space for three more cars under a carport.
“The house is phenomenal and I had no intentions of going anywhere,” Carter said. “It really is a great home.”
This story was originally published March 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
