Nestled on a hillside overlooking the beautiful Meramec River, this unique property in St. Clair offers incredible potential as a private residence, weekend retreat, or future bed & breakfast. The home is in need of restoration but features a one-of-a-kind setting with breathtaking river views, mature trees, natural springs, and abundant natural beauty throughout the property. A winding driveway leads down to the home and large recreation building with a spacious deck overlooking the river. The property is located on Old Cove Road with abundant road frontage and just minutes from The River Round Conservation River Access and boat ramp. This rare Meramec River retreat on 3.8 +/- acres featuring artesian well, natural spring water, elevated setting, and exceptional outdoor living space with oversized deck and screened porch. The existing rustic home, screened recreational building and beautiful river will make dreams come true! Properties with this combination of live water features, privacy, and elevated river setting rarely become available. Don't miss the boat, call today!
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Listed by: Heartland Realty • Kimberly A Bequette • Contact: 573-757-7023
Price cut: $30K (6/29)
$263,000
734 Old Cove Rd, Saint Clair, MO 63077
2beds
744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rustic homeBeautiful riverNatural spring waterArtesian wellNatural springsScreened recreational buildingElevated setting
- 47 days |
- 2,122 |
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Listed by:
Kimberly A Bequette 573-757-7023,
Heartland Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26023644
Originating MLS: Southern Gateway Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 744
- Total interior livable area: 744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 744
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Composite, Deck, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: No Step Entry, Water Garden
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front, Spring
Lot
- Size: 3.8 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, Natural Foliage, Secluded, Sloped Down, Spring on Lot, Views, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Equipment Shed, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Utility Building, Workshop
- Parcel number: 2172600000003100
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Clair
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,070
- Annual tax amount: $730
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $263,000-10.2%$353/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $293,000-8.2%$394/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000$429/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $622 -1.7% | $11,413 |
| 2023 | $633 -3.6% | $11,413 -4.9% |
| 2022 | $656 +0.2% | $11,997 |
| 2021 | $655 -20% | $11,997 -16.6% |
| 2020 | $819 +9% | $14,385 |
| 2019 | $751 +0.1% | $14,385 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $751 +13.4% | $13,146 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $662 | $12,608 |
| 2015 | $662 | $12,608 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $662 | $12,635 |
| 2013 | -- | $12,635 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,643 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,643 -11.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $14,229 |
| 2009 | -- | $14,229 +93.2% |
| 2006 | $388 -1.1% | $7,366 |
| 2005 | $392 +8.4% | $7,366 +9.3% |
| 2004 | $362 +2.2% | $6,739 |
| 2003 | $354 +15% | $6,739 +14.5% |
| 2002 | $308 +0.4% | $5,886 |
| 2001 | $306 +16.9% | $5,886 +5.3% |
| 2000 | $262 | $5,588 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 63077
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASt. Clair Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 5.2 mi
- 6/10St. Clair Jr. High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 3/10St. Clair High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: St. Clair/Edgar Murray
- Middle: St. Clair Jr. High
- High: St. Clair High
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- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Saint Clair
- 63077
- 734 Old Cove Rd
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