Located in the heart of historic Lafayette Square, 2024–2026 Lafayette Avenue offers a rare opportunity directly across from Lafayette Park. Formerly home to Rue Lafayette, this distinctive property features timeless architectural details, including an ornate pressed-metal ceiling, rich wood paneling, stained glass, and oversized front windows overlooking the park. Recent plumbing updates and rough-in work provide a starting point for the next phase of renovation. With its prominent location, historic character, and potential for a new restaurant, hospitality concept, or other creative commercial use, this property is ready for its next chapter in one of St. Louis' most recognizable historic neighborhoods. The property also features a front patio overlooking Lafayette Park, with seating for approximately 25 guests, an inviting outdoor space for dining, gathering, and enjoying the historic surroundings. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, building requirements, and any other restrictions or regulations applicable to the property with the appropriate municipal authorities.
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Listed by: Compass Realty Group • Logan M Ely • 314-691-5807
Price cut: $50K (10/28)
$499,900
2024 Lafayette, Saint Louis, MO 63014
--beds
--baths
2,000sqft
Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$488,100 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stained glassTimeless architectural detailsRich wood panelingOrnate pressed-metal ceiling
- 18 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Logan M Ely 314-691-5807,
Compass Realty Group,
Mike P Palermo 314-239-8288,
Compass Realty Group
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26066743
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Features
- Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Chandelier, Custom Cabinetry, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Other
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- Frontage length: 40'
Lot
- Size: 2,400 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Other, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 13290001700
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Other,Patio
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick, Other
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Under Construction,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase, 220 Volts
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Nicholson Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Date on market: 10/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$488,100
$464,000 - $513,000
$1,174/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Price change | $499,900-9.1%$250/sqft |
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| 10/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900$275/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Lafayette Square
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
- Middle: Fanning Middle Community Ed.
- High: Vashon High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






