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  • $986,300

    1538 Mississippi Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63104

    4beds
    3,456sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1888
    3,267 Square Feet Lot
    $986,300 Zestimate®
    $285/sqft
    $3,239 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $986,300

    $878,000 - $1.09M

    $3,239/mo

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    What's special

    Rare opportunity to own a piece of St. Louis history. This stunning top to bottom renovation will take your breath away. One of 5 iconic homes that face gorgeous Lafayette Square Park, this "painted lady" has it all. This three story masterpiece features original millwork throughout, hardwood floors, 12' ceilings on main level, 11' on the 2nd floor, 10' ceilings on 3rd floor and so much more. The open floorplan is perfect for entertaining. The FOUR original marble fireplaces are sprinkled throughout and the original pocket doors open to a chef's dream kitchen. The master suite is massive and the bathroom will leave you speechless. The second floor also features a great office/den space, large laundry room, and a private suite in the rear. You won't want to miss the unmatched views off the rooftop of downtown St. Louis on the third floor walkout. Walk to all the gems Lafayette Square has to offer and enjoy spectacular park views! All new everything, too much to list!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s), Den/Office, Open Floorplan, Some Wood Floors, Built-In Bookcases, Special Millwork, Historic/Period Mlwk, 10 foot ceilings
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Doors: Pocket Door(s)
    • Windows: Skylight(s), Some Wood Windows
    • Basement: Unfinished, Full, Concrete, Stone/Rock
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Non Functional, Hearth Room
    Interior area
    • Structure area source: County Records
    • Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off-street
    • Details: Detached, Off Street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park
    Lot
    • Size: 3,267 Square Feet
    • Features: Park Adjacent, Park View
    Details
    • Parcel number: 18070000300
    • Special conditions: Sale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: 3+ Story, Row House
    Materials
    • brick
    Condition
    • Year built: 1888

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Saint Louis

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $285/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $83,590
    • Annual tax amount: $6,871

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/14/2020Sold--
    Source: MARIS #20080092 Report a problem
    11/26/2020Pending sale$850,000$246/sqft
    Source: Realty Executives of St. Louis #20080092 Report a problem
    11/6/2020Listed for sale$850,000+203.6%$246/sqft
    Source: Realty Executives of St. Louis #20080092 Report a problem
    6/27/2019Sold--
    Source: MARIS #19039314 Report a problem
    6/5/2019Pending sale$280,000$81/sqft
    Source: Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty #19039314 Report a problem
    5/28/2019Listed for sale$280,000$81/sqft
    Source: Dielmann Sotheby's Intl Realty #19039314 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,871 +9.7%$83,590 +12.3%
    2024$6,261 +5.1%$74,460
    2023$5,954 +6.2%$74,460 +10.3%
    2022$5,608 +0.1%$67,510
    2021$5,600 +63.6%$67,510 +12.1%
    2020$3,422 $60,240 +44.8%
    2019$3,422 $41,590 +17%
    2018$3,422 +13.3%$35,540 +0%
    2017$3,020 +29.3%$35,530 +29.1%
    2016$2,336 +10.3%$27,530 0%
    2015$2,117 +2.9%$27,540
    2014$2,057 $27,540 +2.9%
    2013$2,057 $26,760 -13.5%
    2012-- $30,920
    2011-- $30,920 -9.6%
    2010-- $34,190 +10.6%
    2009$2,083 +4.9%$30,920
    2008$1,986 $30,920 -0.6%
    2007$1,986 $31,100 -17.9%
    2006$1,986 +1%$37,870 +35.2%
    2005$1,966 +72.4%$28,010 +83.8%
    2004$1,141 +2.9%$15,240
    2003$1,108 +20.7%$15,240 +24.3%
    2002$918 $12,260
    2001-- $12,260 -11.1%
    2000-- $13,790
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lafayette Square

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
    • Middle: Fanning Middle Community Ed.
    • High: Vashon High
    • District: St. Louis City

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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