Diamondhead is located in Hancock County and is the youngest city in Mississippi. Diamondhead is a Tennis and Golf-Lovers Dream, positioned conveniently close to New Orleans and all the entertainment of the MS Gulf Coast!
The true beginning of Diamondhead began in the late 1950s when the Federal Highway Act of 1956 created Interstate 10, an interstate highway system that allowed for a greater access to Hancock County communities. With the construction of NASA’s Stennis Space Center in the 1960s, an influx of people from government workers and contractors began to populate the area.
The Diamondhead Corporation, a large entity responsible for resort developments in several states, made its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the 1960’s. As it finalized the 6,000-acre property purchase of the area that would become known as Diamondhead, Hurricane Camille swept through Mississippi, devastating much of the Gulf Coast. Shortly after the storm, the investment team was surprised to see that it received far less damage than other coastal areas. With a rolling landscape, Diamondhead seemed to be safe from a hurricane capable of this kind of destruction. With that, the Diamondhead Corporation began to develop the area into a place where people could live, work and retire.
Diamondhead soon had streets, lots, infrastructure, model homes, a country club, an airport, a driving range and a pavilion, which later became the community center. The first land sales were recorded in 1970. By 1973, 3,700 lots were sold.
With a focus more on the property and amenities than municipal government, the area was organized as a Property Owner’s Association (POA). In 1985, the Purcell Company (formerly known as Diamondhead Corporation) turned the POA over to a board of directors and a small group of volunteers.
By 2006, representatives began engaging discussions with city planners and officials to incorporate into a city. In August, they appointed a committee to study annexation by Bay St. Louis, city incorporation with a casino and city incorporation without a casino. After months of study, they made the recommendation that Diamondhead begin its path to becoming an incorporated city. After six years of meticulous detail work, the City of Diamondhead became a reality on February 6, 2012.
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Super cute 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Diamondhead. Neutral colors, open floor plan and spacious kitchen all just wanting for its new owner! Vinyl plank flooring in living ...
Listing courtesy of Cameron Bell Properties, Inc..
Fantastic french country style home with open floor plan and lots of natural light. New paint throughout. New carpet in bedrooms. Entry foyer. formal dining room/office....
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Coast Delta Realty.
Come enjoy easy living in this nicely maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, single family home on a quiet cul-de-sac. LVP flooring throughout living areas, hallway, & bedroom...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty-BSL.
Like new home in Diamondhead. Built by Elliott Homes in 2019, and still looks brand new. The ''Mary'' plan features a great split bedroom floor plan with open living area...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Along The Way.
Spacious open living area. All new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout except tile in primary bath. Formal dining, split bedroom plan. Primary suite features a luxury...
Listing courtesy of Latter & Blum, Inc. BSL Office.
Rare opportunity to live at Fairway Villas in Diamondhead, a Golf Course Community adjacent to the Country Club. This truly custom built home welcomes you through the foy...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Coast Delta Realty.
Take a look at this beautiful corner unit in Highpoint. The back patio has been enclosed with sliders all the way down giving you a picturesque view of hole 17 of the gol...
Listing courtesy of Fenech & Co. Real Estate.
Great home on large cul-de-sac lot. Open floor plan. Entry foyer. Spacious eat in kitchen with island. Large great room with fireplace and built in shelves. Large sunroo...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Coast Delta Realty.
This beautiful brick home is situated on a corner lot and it is located close to the east recreation area. The beautiful lead glass front door welcomes you into the spaci...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty - DH.
UPDATED FIRST FLOOR UNIT with a breathtaking view of the golf course! This condo features new Pergo flooring and fresh paint throughout. Recent upgrades include a new wat...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Coast Delta Realty.
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