Some places draw you back, season after season. Beneath the live oaks, along 250 feet of waterfront, Villa Del Mare is a retreat where mornings unfold slowly, friends stay a little longer, and familiar rituals become treasured traditions. Built in 1927 as a fishing retreat for George Lytton, this Spanish-style home was one of just two residences constructed at the beginning of the Gulf Hills resort. Dr. Karl Meyer purchased the property in 1934, beginning more than seventy years of Meyer family ownership. Its story has always been one of returning to the Coast, a tradition its next owners are invited to continue. The sense of retreat begins at the entrance, where a pool courtyard welcomes you amid palms, lush greenery, and the home's warm stucco and red-tile rooflines. Brick terraces and a sheltered porch invite you to pause before stepping inside. It is an arrival that sets the pace for your stay, an afternoon swim, a book in the shade, and the pleasure of having nowhere else you need to be. Coffee on the veranda. An afternoon beside the pool. The changing light on the water as evening approaches. Beneath the oak canopy, there is room to settle into the quiet and feel connected to the natural world. When guests arrive, that same setting becomes the backdrop for long lunches, sunset cocktails, and conversations that stretch into the night. Inside, the home rewards a closer look. Distinctive architectural details reveal themselves around each corner, lending a sense of discovery to its welcoming rooms. The grand dining room invites a beautifully set table and an occasion worth gathering for, while the fireplace anchors the living room for quieter evenings. In the family room, two stunning windows frame the water, and direct access to the veranda lets gatherings move easily outdoors. With its views and generous space for entertaining, it is a place you may find yourself returning to throughout the day. An attached two-bedroom guest apartment, with a full bathroom and kitchenette, offers visiting family and friends space of their own while keeping everyone close. A weekend invitation can comfortably become a longer stay. A thoughtful restoration beginning in 2022 introduced modern comforts while preserving the home's 1920s architectural character, allowing its history to remain part of the experience of living here. Villa Del Mare offers a place to leave the calendar open, welcome the people you love, and make returning to the water a tradition of your own. Nearly a century in the making, its next chapter is yours to begin.
Active
$2,500,000
13801 Arbor Cir, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
5beds
5,497sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
1.4 Acres Lot
$2,373,700 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spanish-style homeBeneath the oak canopyDistinctive architectural details
- 13 days
- 881
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristin Smith 228-990-0890,
Rain Residential 228-875-4499,
Roxy Condrey 228-990-0890
Source: MLS United,MLS#: 4164131
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Description: Grand Formal Dining Room With An Impressive Setting For Hosting Memorable Dinners And Celebrations.
- Level: Main
Family room
- Description: Beautiful Family Room With Spectacular Views, Breathtaking Sunsets, And Direct Access To The Veranda For Effortless Indoor-Outdoor Living.
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: A Beautiful Veranda For Leisurely Morning Coffee, Sunset Gatherings, And Savoring The View.
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Double Vanity
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Wood Frames
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,497
- Total interior livable area: 5,497 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Driveway, Guest, Storage, Unpaved, Other, Concrete, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Stone/Tile, Terrace
- Exterior features: Boat Slip, Built-in Barbecue, Dock, Fire Pit, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, RV Hookup, Uncovered Courtyard, See Remarks
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Equipment, Fenced, Filtered, Gas Heat, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Back Yard,Brick,Chain Link,Gate,Wrought Iron,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bay, Bayou, Boat Dock, Seawall, Gulf Access, Ocean Access, River Access, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 268 x 213 x 241 x 334
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Sprinklers In Rear, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Greenhouse, Outdoor Kitchen, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 05400644.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Solid Masonry, Stucco, Plaster
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Move In Ready
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boating, Clubhouse, Fishing, Golf, Near Entertainment, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Other
- Subdivision: Gulf Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ocean Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $455/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $802,668
- Annual tax amount: $9,490
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$2,373,700
$2.26M - $2.49M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000$455/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500,000$455/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+66.7%$455/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: MLS United #4009165 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2022 | Pending sale | $1,499,711$273/sqft |
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| 2/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,499,711$273/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,490 +2.6% | $80,267 -42.6% |
| 2024 | $9,253 +0.5% | $139,813 |
| 2023 | $9,210 +8.5% | $139,813 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $8,484 +21.1% | $131,217 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $7,005 -3.7% | $123,947 +87.2% |
| 2020 | $7,271 -9.3% | $66,202 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $8,017 | $66,040 -1% |
| 2017 | $8,017 +1.3% | $66,681 |
| 2016 | $7,912 | $66,681 -89.7% |
| 2015 | $7,912 +2.6% | $646,900 +900% |
| 2014 | $7,713 +5.3% | $64,690 |
| 2013 | $7,328 +50.8% | $64,690 +47.8% |
| 2012 | $4,858 +8.2% | $43,783 +5.8% |
| 2011 | $4,490 +6.6% | $41,376 +6.2% |
| 2010 | $4,211 +41.4% | $38,962 +37% |
| 2009 | $2,979 -3.5% | $28,446 -2.4% |
| 2008 | $3,088 +48.5% | $29,160 +48.5% |
| 2007 | $2,079 +41.1% | $19,635 |
| 2006 | $1,473 -64.4% | $19,635 -52.8% |
| 2005 | $4,140 +1.2% | $41,606 |
| 2004 | $4,093 +0.7% | $41,606 |
| 2003 | $4,065 -5.6% | $41,606 |
| 2002 | $4,307 +63.4% | $41,606 +59.6% |
| 2001 | $2,635 | $26,069 |
| 2000 | $2,635 | $26,069 |
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Neighborhood: 39564
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: St. Martin
- Middle: St Martin Middle School
- High: St. Martin
Source: MLS United. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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