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Listed by: Grant Hickman Real Estate Advisors • Grant M Hickman • Contact: 314-265-1531

Bought with: Platinum Realty of St. Louis

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8955 Forest Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63114

3beds

864sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

8,001 Square Feet Lot

$154,900 Zestimate^®

$--/sqft

$1,341 Estimated rent

Home value

$154,900

$143,000 - $169,000

$1,341/mo

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What's special

Partially finished basementUpdated bathFull-brick charmerPartial fencingModern paint colorsEat-in kitchenClean functional design

Welcome to 8955 Forest Ave—a fully renovated, full-brick charmer in the Ritenour School District, move-in ready and full of style. Inside, you'll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors and modern paint colors throughout. The must-see eat-in kitchen features stunning cabinetry, stone surface countertops, recessed lighting, vanishing shelves, and custom cabinetry surrounding the refrigerator—all laid out in a clean, functional design. With 3 bedrooms and 1 updated bath, this home offers comfort and convenience. The partially finished basement adds flexible living space with dark sprayed rafters and multi-colored vinyl flooring—perfect for a rec room, office, or creative zone. Outside, enjoy a spacious 50' x 160' level lot with partial fencing—plenty of room for pets, gardens, firepits, or future expansion. Passed occupancy means it’s ready now! Showings begin 5/13/2025—get your pre-approvals and offers ready. This one won’t last long!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Custom Cabinetry, Solid Surface Countertop(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Windows: Insulated Windows, Tilt-In Windows
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 864
Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Finished area above ground: 864
Finished area below ground: 300

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Features

Levels: One

Lot

Size: 8,001 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 160 x 50 x 160
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 14K120514
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick

Condition

Updated/Remodeled
New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Charlack

Location

Region: Saint Louis

Financial & listing details

Tax assessed value: $137,100
Annual tax amount: $1,765
Date on market: 5/12/2025
Cumulative days on market: 20 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Private
Road surface type: Asphalt

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/17/2025	Sold	--
Source: MARIS #25030455 Report a problem
6/1/2025	Pending sale	$155,000$179/sqft
Source: MARIS #25030455 Report a problem
5/29/2025	Price change	$155,000-4.6%$179/sqft
Source: MARIS #25030455 Report a problem
5/21/2025	Price change	$162,500-4.4%$188/sqft
Source: MARIS #25030455 Report a problem
5/12/2025	Listed for sale	$170,000+161.5%$197/sqft
Source: MARIS #25030455 Report a problem
9/3/2020	Sold	--
Source: MARIS #20056739 Report a problem
8/13/2020	Pending sale	$65,000$75/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Chester #20056739 Report a problem
8/13/2020	Listed for sale	$65,000$75/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Chester #20056739 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,998 +13.2%	$26,050 +26.8%
2024	$1,765 +2.2%	$20,540
2023	$1,727 +17.9%	$20,540 +34.8%
2022	$1,464 +0%	$15,240
2021	$1,464 +3.2%	$15,240 +11.9%
2020	$1,419 +2.7%	$13,620
2019	$1,381	$13,620 +12.9%
2018	$1,381	$12,060
2017	$1,381 +4.8%	$12,060 +6.3%
2016	$1,317 +8.2%	$11,340
2015	$1,217	$11,340 +8.5%
2014	$1,217 +7.6%	$10,450
2013	$1,131	$10,450 -15.8%
2012	--	$12,410
2011	--	$12,410 -15.5%
2010	$1,337 +9.6%	$14,690
2009	$1,220 +9.3%	$14,690 -1.1%
2008	$1,115 +19.7%	$14,860
2007	$932	$14,860 +38.1%
2006	$932 +4.3%	$10,760
2005	$894 +2%	$10,760 +11.4%
2003	$876 +4.5%	$9,660
2002	$839 +14.4%	$9,660
2001	$733	$9,660