Situated on one of the area’s most distinguished and architecturally admired streets, this prominent residence offers timeless character, refined charm, and an unmistakable sense of place. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home welcomes you with a covered front porch and a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers convenience and comfort, complete with a walk-in closet with laundry hook-up and a beautifully appointed bath featuring a tiled shower. The modern kitchen is designed to impress with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and elegant contemporary fixtures. Upstairs, generously scaled bedrooms provide exceptional space and versatility well beyond the expected, with one offering a private en suite and an additional full bath to serve the remaining rooms. The unfinished basement features higher ceilings, presenting an excellent opportunity for future finishing or abundant storage. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard setting that enhances the home’s sense of retreat.
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Listed by: Ritter Real Estate • Kelly N Brown • 573-768-6416
Price cut: $20K (8/5)
$409,000
812 Alta Vista Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
4beds
2,569sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.3 Acres Lot
$393,000 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 134 days
- 862
- 42
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly N Brown 573-768-6416,
Ritter Real Estate,
Alexandria M Lueders 573-846-8427,
Ritter Real Estate
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26022046
Originating MLS: Southeast Missouri REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,569
- Total interior livable area: 2,569 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,569
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Utility Building
- Parcel number: 167190016009000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase, Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Oliver Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cape Girardeau
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,761
- Annual tax amount: $1,734
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 134 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$393,000
$373,000 - $413,000
$2,117/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $409,000-4.7%$159/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $429,000-4.5%$167/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000$175/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,734 +5.4% | $33,200 +5% |
| 2024 | $1,646 +0.1% | $31,630 |
| 2023 | $1,644 +8.5% | $31,630 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $1,516 +0% | $29,150 |
| 2021 | $1,516 -0.3% | $29,150 |
| 2020 | $1,520 +0.2% | $29,150 |
| 2019 | $1,518 | $29,150 |
| 2018 | $1,518 +0.1% | $29,150 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $1,517 | $29,120 |
| 2016 | $1,517 +0.4% | $29,120 |
| 2015 | $1,511 -0.6% | $29,120 |
| 2014 | $1,520 +0.4% | $29,120 |
| 2013 | $1,513 | $29,120 |
| 2012 | $1,513 | $29,120 |
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Neighborhood: 63701
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin Elem.
- Middle: Central Jr. High
- High: Central High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








