Princeton Heights Gem! Welcome home to 5442 Robert Ave—a quintessential all-brick St. Louis home combining timeless architectural character with sleek modern updates! Step inside to find warm, gleaming hardwood floors, freshly painted neutral interiors, and classic arched doorways that gracefully connect the spacious living room to the formal dining area. The main level features light-filled living spaces and two main-floor bedrooms. Enjoy the rarity of 2 full bathrooms, including additional living/rec space in the lower level—perfect for a home office, media room, or workout zone. Enjoy your morning coffee in your enclosed sunroom or step outside to enjoy a private backyard while entertaining on your beautiful deck, plus a detached 1-car garage. Boasting an incredible Walk Score of 86, you are just steps away from local coffee shops, Hampton Avenue dining, and nearby Willmore Park. Move right in and start enjoying South City living at its finest! Home has passed occupancy inspection.
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Listed by: Platinum Realty of St. Louis • Stephen Nguyen • 314-437-8969
$240,000
5442 Robert Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63109
2beds
1,358sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
4,878 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardEnclosed sunroomBeautiful deckSleek modern updatesLight-filled living spacesFreshly painted neutral interiorsTwo main-floor bedrooms
- 22 days
- 2,305
- 201
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Listed by:
Stephen Nguyen 314-437-8969,
Platinum Realty of St. Louis
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26051337
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 143.52
- Dimensions: 10.4x13.8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 124.63
- Dimensions: 10.3x12.1
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 41.44
- Dimensions: 7.4x5.6
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 223.6
- Dimensions: 10.4x21.5
Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 266.24
- Dimensions: 10.4x25.6
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 141.44
- Dimensions: 10.4x13.6
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.34
- Dimensions: 10.4x13.11
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 143.52
- Dimensions: 10.4x13.8
Sunroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.28
- Dimensions: 8.4x6.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Room Combo, Eat-in Kitchen, Historic Millwork, Natural Woodwork, Separate Dining, Special Millwork, Storage, Tub, Workshop/Hobby Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Plank
- Doors: Panel Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 350
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,878 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 133
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Private, Some Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 60170500600
- Special conditions: Listing As Is,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase, 220 Volts, Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Kobermanns Gravois Homesites Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,690
- Annual tax amount: $3,769
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+42.9%$177/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,745$1/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,745$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/19/2019 | Pending sale | $167,900$124/sqft |
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| 10/12/2019 | Price change | $167,900-0.1%$124/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Price change | $168,000-2.9%$124/sqft |
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| 8/22/2019 | Price change | $173,000-2.8%$127/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $178,000$131/sqft |
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| 7/20/2019 | Pending sale | $178,000$131/sqft |
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| 7/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $178,000+14.9%$131/sqft |
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| 5/23/2017 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/21/2017 | Pending sale | $154,900$114/sqft |
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| 4/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $154,900-0.1%$114/sqft |
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| 5/12/2010 | Listing removed | $155,000$114/sqft |
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| 3/6/2010 | Listed for sale | $155,000$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,769 +9.7% | $45,690 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $3,437 +5.1% | $40,720 |
| 2023 | $3,269 +7% | $40,720 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $3,054 +0.1% | $36,610 |
| 2021 | $3,050 +14.1% | $36,610 +13% |
| 2020 | $2,673 | $32,410 |
| 2019 | $2,673 | $32,410 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $2,673 +2.9% | $30,530 |
| 2017 | $2,599 +22.5% | $30,530 +22.3% |
| 2016 | $2,121 +10.3% | $24,970 |
| 2015 | $1,923 +1.5% | $24,970 |
| 2014 | $1,895 | $24,970 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,895 | $24,600 -6.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,370 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,370 |
| 2010 | -- | $26,370 +6.7% |
| 2009 | $1,670 +1.2% | $24,710 |
| 2008 | $1,651 | $24,710 -5.2% |
| 2007 | $1,651 | $26,070 |
| 2006 | $1,651 +1% | $26,070 +12.3% |
| 2005 | $1,635 +22.6% | $23,220 +29.9% |
| 2004 | $1,333 +3% | $17,880 |
| 2003 | $1,295 +38.8% | $17,880 +43.5% |
| 2002 | $933 | $12,460 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $11,270 |
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Neighborhood: Princeton Heights
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.








