Opportunity knocks at 1956 Baker Avenue in East St. Louis. This 2-story frame home sits on a 0.14-acre lot and comes equipped with central air — a feature that adds immediate comfort and value. Whether you're an investor looking for your next rental or flip, or a buyer ready to put in some work and build equity, this property delivers solid bones at an accessible price point. Bring your vision and make it your own. Exterior showing (curb viewing) only. NO inside showings available, no more inside pictures available. No contingencies will be accepted. Cash sale only. Sold "where is and as is" No Survey or Keys Provided. Interior Access for Home Inspections Will Not Be Granted. Listing Information May Not Be Accurate. Buyers Must Do Their Own Due Diligence to Verify Number of Beds, Baths, Square Footage, Room Sizes, Lot Size & Any Other Property Details. Photos, Marketing Comments, and Due Diligence Items are Provided for Guidance Purposes Only. By Making an Offer on This Property, the Buyer Represents They Have Independently Verified All Information and Have Made the Decision to Make an Offer Based Upon Their Own Investigation.
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Ryan Widerberg • 847-849-7748
Price cut: $4.1K (8/31)
$5,900
1956 Baker Ave, E Saint Louis, IL 62207
2beds
560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$11/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air
- 100 days
- 220
- 10
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Widerberg 847-849-7748,
eXp Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26033918
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 560
- Total interior livable area: 560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 560
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0124.0430017
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dexters 3rd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: E Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $11/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,408
- Annual tax amount: $854
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 100 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$748/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $5,900-41%$11/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $10,000-16.7%$18/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $12,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $854 +9.1% | $6,408 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $783 +9.9% | $5,692 +10.5% |
| 2022 | $713 +2.7% | $5,151 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $694 -5.6% | $4,873 -0.3% |
| 2020 | $735 | $4,887 -1.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $4,948 +0.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $4,915 +1.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $4,848 -0.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $4,867 -11.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $5,521 -2.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $5,664 +4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $5,400 -8.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $5,914 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $6,557 -25.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $8,751 -6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $9,384 -3.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,740 +7.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $9,036 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,036 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,358 +9.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,653 +18.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,437 +16.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,526 |
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Neighborhood: 62207
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East St Louis Dist 189
- Middle: East St Louis Dist 189
- High: East St Louis
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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