Exceptional opportunity to restore a historic brick property with tremendous upside. This property offers the potential to renovate as a single family investment property, subject to buyer verification of zoning, permits, and municipal requirements.
Located in an area with strong rental demand, this property is ideal for investors seeking a value-add project with long-term income potential. Whether your plans include a full renovation or redevelopment, the possibilities are substantial.
Seller financing may be available, providing an alternative financing option with flexible terms.
**Seller Financing Features May Include:**
* Flexible financing terms
* Low down payment options
* Fixed monthly payments
* Streamlined closing process
Property is being sold **AS IS**. Buyer to verify all information, including zoning, permitted uses, square footage, and redevelopment potential. Don't miss this opportunity to add value and build equity with your next investment project.
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Listed by: Vancil Brothers Realty • Catherine A Pfeiffer • 636-578-9738
$15,000
5403 Helen Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136
1beds
672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
4,094 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$22/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic brick property
- 94 days
- 118
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Catherine A Pfeiffer 636-578-9738,
Vancil Brothers Realty,
Meg C Colyer 573-291-0608,
Vancil Brothers Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26024341
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 672
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 4,094 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 14G240712
- Special conditions: Listing As Is,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Walnut Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $22/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $20,000
- Annual tax amount: $383
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Listing terms: Contract
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $15,000-40%$22/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $25,000+78.6%$37/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $13,995-3.5%$21/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $14,500-6.5%$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $15,500-8.8%$23/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Price change | $17,000-13.9%$25/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $19,750+46.3%$29/sqft |
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| 1/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/30/2023 | Price change | $13,500-6.9%$20/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Price change | $14,500-2.7%$22/sqft |
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| 10/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $14,900-6.3%$22/sqft |
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| 9/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/30/2023 | Price change | $15,900-5.9%$24/sqft |
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| 8/4/2023 | Price change | $16,900-5.6%$25/sqft |
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| 7/31/2023 | Price change | $17,900-5.3%$27/sqft |
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| 5/10/2023 | Price change | $18,900-5%$28/sqft |
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| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $19,900+32.7%$30/sqft |
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| 7/21/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/28/2022 | Pending sale | $15,000$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $15,000$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2022 | Pending sale | $15,000$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $15,000$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2017 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $383 -21.8% | $3,800 -14.6% |
| 2024 | $489 +0.8% | $4,450 |
| 2023 | $485 -10% | $4,450 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $539 +1.5% | $4,050 |
| 2021 | $531 -15.2% | $4,050 -11.6% |
| 2020 | $627 -41.9% | $4,580 |
| 2019 | $1,080 +24.9% | $4,580 -1.5% |
| 2018 | $865 +33.1% | $4,650 |
| 2017 | $650 +4.7% | $4,650 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $621 +11% | $4,160 |
| 2015 | $559 | $4,160 -41.3% |
| 2014 | $559 -40.5% | $7,090 |
| 2013 | $940 | $7,090 |
| 2012 | -- | $7,090 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,090 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $673 +7.2% | $7,410 |
| 2009 | $628 -2.4% | $7,410 -11% |
| 2008 | $643 +20.5% | $8,330 |
| 2007 | $534 | $8,330 +23.2% |
| 2006 | $534 -0.9% | $6,760 |
| 2005 | $539 +16.9% | $6,760 |
| 2003 | $461 +0.1% | $6,760 +37.4% |
| 2002 | $461 +15.5% | $4,920 |
| 2001 | $399 | $4,920 |
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Neighborhood: 63136
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview Elem.
- Middle: Jennings Jr. High
- High: Jennings High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





