This historic property is ready for your design vision. The current owner saved this property with the critical, structural repairs that were needed and it's ready for the next owner to bring it back to life. Imagine customizing the spacious interiors with ample room for modern amenities while preserving some of the historical details like the many fireplaces. Whether you envision a grand family residence with multiple bedrooms and generous living spaces or wish to maintain its duplex structure for investment purposes, this property provides the perfect blank canvas. Located near the vibrant Delmar Maker's District (Delmar Boulevard between Kingshighway and Union), this is a great investment for a property in a location on the rise. The property is walkable to The Magic House MADE space, Third Degree Glass Factory, Craft Alliance, and all the new restaurants including The Fountain off Locust, Steve's Hotdogs, Nixta, Olio, Elaia, and Alpha Brewing.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1898
Listing Office:
Office Name: Laura McCarthy- Clayton
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Off Street, On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Other
Cooling: Other
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $135,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $219
Tax Year: 2019
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This property is $85K less than the Median Sold Price in Saint Louis, MO.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MARIS
MLS Number: #24041845
Listing Office:
Office Name: Laura McCarthy- Clayton
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3
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Washington Montessori
1130 N Euclid Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
4
/10
Kipp Victory Academy
955 Arcade Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.69 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-4
5
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The Biome
4471 Olive St
Distance between this listing and this school0.94 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
3
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Kipp Triumph Academy
955 Arcade Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.69 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
4
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Hawthorn Middle School
1901 N Kingshighway Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
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Compton-Drew Ilc Middle School
5130 Oakland Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.74 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
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Soldan International Studies
918 Union Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
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Hawthorn High School
1901 N Kingshighway Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
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Sumner High School
4248 Cottage Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.68 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,404. Residents of Saint Louis, MO typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
This home is located at 5172 Kensington Ave in Saint Louis, MO and zip code 63108 in the Academy neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1898, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $135,000.
While more than 58 listings in Saint Louis, MO in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 43 listings sold at asking price, and more than 120 were sold below. In November 2024 in Saint Louis, MO there were 1.6% less homes for sale than in October 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 38 days, the median list price was $220,090.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.