Opportunity awaits with this three-bedroom ranch situated on a level, one-acre lot on a cul-de-sac in the Marquette High School district. Offering approximately 1,325 square feet of living space, the home features an attached one-car garage, full basement and hardwood flooring believed to be under many of the carpeted areas. A large picture window fills the living room with natural light, while the family room features a corner fireplace. The kitchen provides access to a small deck and the expansive backyard. The home retains many of its original finishes and is ready for renovation and updating, offering an appealing opportunity for an investor, renovator or buyer looking to create value. Property is being sold in its current condition; seller will make no repairs. Some personal property and other items may remain at closing. Note: Property is in a 500 year flood plain (vs 100 year), but does NOT federally require flood insurance.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker West Regional • Gretchen A Thal • 314-494-1525
$200,000
444 Essen Ln, Ballwin, MO 63021
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1.08 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementExpansive backyardLevel one-acre lotAttached one-car garageHardwood flooring
- 23 days
- 1,708
- 157
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gretchen A Thal 314-494-1525,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker West Regional
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26055546
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 1.08 Acres
- Dimensions: 181 x 260
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 23S620256
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hill View 1
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ballwin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,262
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000$151/sqft |
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| 12/1/1991 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,262 +5.8% | $47,450 +8% |
| 2024 | $3,084 +0.1% | $43,950 |
| 2023 | $3,082 +7% | $43,950 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $2,881 +0.7% | $38,140 |
| 2021 | $2,860 +9% | $38,140 +14.4% |
| 2020 | $2,624 +10.7% | $33,330 |
| 2019 | $2,370 | $33,330 +18% |
| 2018 | $2,370 | $28,240 |
| 2017 | $2,370 +2.4% | $28,240 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $2,314 +4.2% | $26,040 |
| 2015 | $2,220 | $26,040 -7.1% |
| 2014 | $2,220 -7.4% | $28,020 |
| 2013 | $2,397 | $28,020 -1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,460 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,460 -7% |
| 2010 | $2,314 +5.7% | $30,610 |
| 2009 | $2,190 -1.9% | $30,610 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $2,232 +15% | $31,610 |
| 2007 | $1,940 | $31,610 +24% |
| 2006 | $1,940 -0.9% | $25,490 |
| 2005 | $1,957 +25.9% | $25,490 +15.1% |
| 2003 | $1,555 +0.8% | $22,150 +11.1% |
| 2002 | $1,543 +16.1% | $19,930 |
| 2001 | $1,329 | $19,930 |
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Neighborhood: 63021
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ballwin Elem.
- Middle: Selvidge Middle
- High: Marquette Sr. High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





