In 2008, Biloxi physician Dr Pravin Saija filed building permits for a 4,402‑sq‑ft, steel‑and‑concrete marvel that would later be dubbed the ‘Taj Mahal of the Gulf.’ The project stalled as contractors failed to match Saija’s exacting design, leaving the shell unfinished for almost thirteen years.
The home sits 30 feet above sea level on a nearly one‑acre parcel, boasting 126 feet of direct Gulf frontage and an insulated‑concrete foundation already in place. Inside, the structure is a skeletal shell; the roof needs repairs and the interior will require wiring, plumbing, drywall, cabinets and finishes that could cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million.
Rachel Allen, the listing agent, says the $500,000 price hike from the 2016 asking price reflects both rising local property values and the cost of materials already on the site. She estimates the mansion could be finished in about six months once a buyer secures the necessary labor and permits.
The estate sits roughly twenty minutes from downtown Ocean Springs and faces no short‑term‑rental restrictions, making it attractive for a private home, corporate retreat, wedding venue, or boutique hotel. Given its size, design, and required investment, agents expect interest to come from outside the local market.
Owners of Gulf Coast properties rarely see a shell of this scale. The listing now invites buyers with the vision and resources to transform the unfinished masterpiece into a reality.