Southern Belle Estates

LIFE IN THE GULF COAST REGION

Welcome to southern Mississippi! We’re excited for the opportunity to serve as your home builder in Mississippi’s gulf coast region. D.R. Horton offers single-family homes in this area. These communities consist of one- and two-story homes featuring our open-concept floor plans. With homes available from Express or D.R. Horton, we have a home for every stage in life.

From the breathtaking ocean-front views to the laid-back, beach-community culture, Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Region offers plenty of activities to fit your lifestyle needs. Whether you’re taking a nature hike with your kids at the Mississippi Wildlife Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge, enjoying an exciting evening in one of the Biloxi Entertainment Districts, or discovering local culture in the coastal gem of Ocean Springs – the Gulf Coast communities offer a variety of ways to help make your new house a home.    

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

PARKS & RECREATION

Mississippi Wildlife Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge: Located along the Mississippi Sound, this 19,000-acre nature preserve offers a variety of nature trails offering the unique scenic exploration of the Savannah wetlands inhabitants, including the refuge’s purpose and namesake, the endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane. 

URBAN DESIGN

The Coast Transit Authority: As the main transit service for the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area, this agency operates a fleet of nine regular routes for riders in Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties, as well as five parks and ride lots including the “Beachcomber” replica trolley and a Casino Hopper Shuttle providing connections to facilities on the Biloxi Waterfront.

NIGHTLIFE

Biloxi Entertainment Districts: Located along Mississippi’s Gulf, this city is popular amongst residents and visitors alike thanks to its two entertainment districts, both comprising of a variety of prime options from award-winning restaurants to beachside bars, toe-tapping live music, Vegas-style resorts with equally impressive locations in the historic district and beach-front mecca of Biloxi Bay.

ARTS AND LIFESTYLE

Ocean Springs: Located just across from the nightlife-mecca of Biloxi Bay, this small-town gem is a haven for art lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike thanks to the nearly 150 independent restaurants, boutiques, artisan galleries which line the historic streets of this colorful community.