OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN SOUTH CITY! Offering an attractive entry point into an established St. Louis neighborhood, 5224 Potomac provides an excellent opportunity to build equity and create a home tailored to your own style and needs. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow features a functional main-level floor plan, full basement, central air, level lot and a valuable detached 2-car garage. The home is ready for updating and offers an ideal canvas for an owner-occupant looking to create a home of their own or an investor seeking a value-add opportunity. The full basement provides abundant storage and additional potential, while the level backyard offers room to create an inviting outdoor space. The 2-car garage provides valuable parking, workshop space and storage that can be difficult to find at this price point. Conveniently located near neighborhood parks, shopping, dining and major South City destinations, this home offers an opportunity to get into an established neighborhood at an attractive price and make improvements over time. Bring your vision, your contractor and your ideas — with the right updates, this property has the potential to become a terrific home while building meaningful equity along the way. Property is being sold AS IS in its present condition. Seller will not provide inspections or make repairs. Cash and conventional financing only. Offers preferred on Special Sale Contract.
Pending
Listed by: Trademark Real Estate, Inc • Rich M Loughridge • 636-541-3978
$170,000
5224 Potomac St, Saint Louis, MO 63139
2beds
725sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
4,687 Square Feet Lot
$167,000 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementLevel backyardLevel lotFunctional main-level floor planCentral air
- 56 days
- 78
- 1
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rich M Loughridge 636-541-3978,
Trademark Real Estate, Inc,
Steve G Snarzyk 314-210-1996,
Trademark Real Estate, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26059973
Originating MLS: St. Charles County Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 725
- Total interior livable area: 725 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 725
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Private Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,687 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Interior Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 60830001200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Kingshighway Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $31,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,498
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$167,000
$159,000 - $175,000
$1,324/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Pending sale | $170,000$234/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000$234/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,498 +14.1% | $31,000 +20% |
| 2024 | $2,190 +5.1% | $25,830 |
| 2023 | $2,084 +5.8% | $25,830 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $1,971 +0.1% | $23,500 |
| 2021 | $1,968 +10% | $23,500 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $1,789 | $21,590 +0% |
| 2019 | $1,789 | $21,580 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $1,789 +10.8% | $18,850 |
| 2017 | $1,615 +12.3% | $18,850 +12% |
| 2016 | $1,439 +10.2% | $16,830 |
| 2015 | $1,305 -0.2% | $16,830 |
| 2014 | $1,308 | $16,830 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $1,308 | $16,870 -7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $18,280 |
| 2011 | -- | $18,280 |
| 2010 | -- | $18,280 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $1,265 +4.3% | $18,610 |
| 2008 | $1,213 | $18,610 -5.2% |
| 2007 | $1,213 | $19,630 |
| 2006 | $1,213 +1% | $19,630 +15.8% |
| 2005 | $1,201 +28.8% | $16,950 +36.8% |
| 2004 | $933 +2.9% | $12,390 |
| 2003 | $906 +14.3% | $12,390 +17.7% |
| 2002 | $793 | $10,530 |
| 2001 | -- | $10,530 +7.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,800 |
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Neighborhood: North Hampton
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Buder Elem.
- Middle: Long Middle Community Ed. Center
- High: Roosevelt High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




