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Living by the beachis a dream shared by 69 percent of Americans.

And while beach properties are typically priced beyond reach for most, thats not always the case.

And Southerners might be surprised to see which spots made the list.

saltwater waterway and marsh on the Gulf of Mexico in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

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In fact, the citys main public beach is named Buffett Beach in tribute to the legendary beach bum.

And the best part?

We have a huge beach park where they bring in music several times a year.

A cloudy sky over the beach pier in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

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… Its a very laid-back town, with beautiful sunsets.

These properties typically have monthly HOA fees, which are not included in Realtor.coms calculations.