Sitting just one block from the Historic Oxford Square and a minute’s walk from campus, the historic Howry-Wright-Purser house stands as a magnificent 1836 Greek Revival monument to Southern elegance and architectural pedigree. Spanning nearly a full acre of pristine grounds, this landmark estate pairs a grand, soaring main residence with four private guest cottages to offer an unmatched lifestyle of historic luxury and limitless potential.
The four private cottages behind the main house add 2,637 square feet onto the original 4,979 square feet with additional information below.
'Carriage House': 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths
'Outdoor Kitchen': 1 Bedroom/1 Bath
'The Shed': 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath
'The Original House' - Cottage: 1 Bedroom/1 Bath
The Main House: 6 Bedrooms/5.5 Baths
For sale by owner
$3,850,000
824 University Ave, Oxford, MS 38655
11beds
7,616sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1836
0.96 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four private guest cottagesGrand soaring main residence
- 36 days
- 1,489
- 33
Listed by:
Property Owner (601) 697-7910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,616 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Off-street, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 138D2820600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1836
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oxford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $506/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $556,350
- Annual tax amount: $3,167
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,291/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000-19.8%$506/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Listing removed | $4,800,000$630/sqft |
Source:  NCMBR #161753 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000$630/sqft |
Source: NCMBR #161753 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $4,800,000$630/sqft |
Source: NCMBR #161753 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000$630/sqft |
Source: NCMBR #161753 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,167 +5.4% | $83,453 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $3,003 | $83,546 |
| 2022 | $3,003 | $83,546 |
| 2021 | $3,003 +5.6% | $83,546 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $2,844 0% | $81,360 0% |
| 2017 | $2,844 | $81,377 +4.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $77,662 |
| 2015 | -- | $77,662 +47.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $52,711 |
| 2013 | -- | $52,711 +1.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,766 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,766 |
| 2010 | -- | $51,766 +8.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,754 |
| 2007 | -- | $47,754 -1.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,377 |
| 2005 | -- | $48,377 |
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