# 505 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $143,500 ($109/sqft), built 1949, 1,321 sqft. > A/C. Est. $768/mo. Listed 73 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $143,500 | | Price/sqft | $109 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,321 | | Year Built | 1949 | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 73 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $726 | | Estimated Insurance | $42 | | **Total** | **$768** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1949 ## Description ### Agent Description Taken down to the studs and brought back BETTER! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home delivers the look and feel of new construction without the new-construction price tag. Nearly everything is NEW--plumbing, electrical, kitchen, paint, fixtures, tankless water heater and more! Thoughtful renovations and designer touches give this home a fresh, polished feel from the moment you walk in. And the LOCATION! Just steps from the Longleaf Trace and biking distance to USM, you'll love having one of Hattiesburg's best outdoor amenities practically at your doorstep. All appliances remain, making this one truly MOVE-IN READY. Out back, a beautiful oversized deck opens to a private backyard--perfect for morning coffee, weekend grilling or unwinding at the end of the day. New. Stylish. Turnkey. Fantastic location. Schedule your showing today before someone else calls it home! ## Location - **Address:** 505 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 - **County:** Forrest - **Neighborhood:** Meadowlawn Hgts - **Coordinates:** 31.332703, -89.317602 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=31.332703,-89.317602 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Shelley Ann Brown - **Brokerage:** Hub City Realty - **Broker Phone:** (601) 818-1560 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/505-Melba-Ave_Hattiesburg_MS_39401_M81279-24526?f=listhub&s=HAARMS&m=148403&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f1242280099r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3608769198r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f2691374292r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3986536321r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f1528572705r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f1841308036r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3933684307r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f1394463873r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f264688996r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f729909738r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3692641844r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f1215488670r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3045890019r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f1803509327r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3983186468r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f641633547r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f2710749047r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f2603306285r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3775593053r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f3027945198r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f377838800r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f820149061r.jpg) ![505 Melba Ave - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35c9aa4780f09709c3a4708e486479c2l-f4183141933r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 148403 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/505-melba-ave-hattiesburg-ms-39401-080db5ca22644bbdad3e920fe6a94ab4) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/505-melba-ave-hattiesburg-ms-39401-080db5ca22644bbdad3e920fe6a94ab4#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/505-melba-ave-hattiesburg-ms-39401-080db5ca22644bbdad3e920fe6a94ab4", "name": "505 Melba Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401", "description": "Taken down to the studs and brought back BETTER! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home delivers the look and feel of new construction without the new-construction price tag. Nearly everything is NEW--plumbing, electrical, kitchen, paint, fixtures, tankless water heater and more! 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