A beautiful historic home for sale! This lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers vintage charm with modern conveniences. Situated a short walking distance from Wash U campus and the U City Loop, you're mere minutes away from fantastic shopping and dining. The first floor features an open floor plan with lots of natural light, due to gorgeous windows, including some iconic original stained glass. Enjoy the extended living/sitting room with handsome hardwood flooring and make use of the elegant built-in shelving. The main level features a sunroom as well as a spacious kitchen, and dining area. The upper level includes four bedrooms, each with high ceilings and access to two full bathrooms. The air conditioning is dual-zoned and perfect for hot St. Louis summers. The unfinished lower level has plenty of room for all your seasonal and long-term storage needs. The backyard includes a deck and 2 car detached garage. Kids will love the wooden play-fort and slide.
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Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties • Katherine Lovegren • Contact: 314-753-1354
Bought with: MILE Real Estate
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434 Melville Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63130
4beds
2,634sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,499 Square Feet Lot
$598,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,091 Estimated rent
Home value
$598,300
$550,000 - $652,000
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Wooden play-fortUnfinished lower levelBuilt-in shelvingOpen floor planSpacious kitchenOriginal stained glassNatural light
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Listed by:
Katherine Lovegren 314-753-1354,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties,
Conner J Matusek 314-960-8538,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Bought with:
Johnny A Grant, 2023009784
MILE Real Estate
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25003883
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17x16
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 26x10
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 18x8
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 30x15
Sitting room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 15x6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Washer
Features
- Separate Dining, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic Millwork, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Breakfast Room, Pantry, Solid Surface Countertop(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Stained Glass, Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partially Finished,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,634
- Total interior livable area: 2,634 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,634
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,499 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Features: Adjoins Government Land, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 18H130272
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Historic,Traditional,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ames Place
HOA
- HOA fee: $433 annually
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $608,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,245
- Date on market: 1/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/10/2025 | Pending sale | $585,000$222/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $585,000$222/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Listing removed | $585,000$222/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #24058040 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2024 | Price change | $585,000-1.2%$222/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Price change | $592,000-1.3%$225/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $600,000+27.7%$228/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $3,100+5.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Price change | $2,950-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,100$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,100$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,100+29.2%$1/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/30/2020 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,400-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2019 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2019 | Price change | $2,600-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2019 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/11/2019 | Pending sale | $469,900$178/sqft |
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| 4/2/2019 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$178/sqft |
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| 2/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $480,000$182/sqft |
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| 9/17/2014 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/25/2004 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/13/2000 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,805 +7.6% | $115,580 +12.1% |
| 2024 | $7,254 +0.1% | $103,150 |
| 2023 | $7,245 +7.2% | $103,150 +15% |
| 2022 | $6,757 +1% | $89,660 |
| 2021 | $6,687 -2.8% | $89,660 -0.4% |
| 2020 | $6,882 +14.9% | $90,000 |
| 2019 | $5,988 | $90,000 +24.4% |
| 2018 | $5,988 | $72,330 |
| 2017 | $5,988 -0.2% | $72,330 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $6,001 +4.4% | $66,290 |
| 2015 | $5,747 | $66,290 -3% |
| 2014 | $5,747 -4% | $68,360 |
| 2013 | $5,989 | $68,360 -6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,320 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,320 -5.9% |
| 2010 | $6,107 +8.5% | $77,900 |
| 2009 | $5,628 -3.2% | $77,900 -5.8% |
| 2008 | $5,812 +38.4% | $82,710 |
| 2007 | $4,200 | $82,710 +45.3% |
| 2006 | $4,200 +0.6% | $56,920 |
| 2005 | $4,174 -6.9% | $56,920 +8.6% |
| 2003 | $4,484 +1% | $52,420 -4.9% |
| 2002 | $4,442 +48.2% | $55,100 |
| 2001 | $2,997 | $55,100 |
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Neighborhood: 63130
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Flynn Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Brittany WoodsGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 3/10University City Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flynn Park Elem.
- Middle: Brittany Woods
- High: University City Sr. High
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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