Rock Island Realty

Other, Historic, Traditional, Victorian

1526 Mississippi Avenue

St Louis, MO 63104

MLS#: 17022493

$525,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 17022493
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Gold
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: N/A
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Lafayette Square - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1877

Sq.Footage

3,471

Gorgeous Victorian, facing historic Lafayette Square Park. Incredible detail. Must see!This second Empires style home was originally built in 1877 for Dr. Edward Saunders, St. Louis's first obstetrician/pediatrician & founder of the Bethesda Hospital. This home has been lovingly restored over the years,keeping the original floor plan intact while adding today's modern conveniences. As you enter the home you are greeted with warm Brazilian cherry floors, wide moldings & 3 original fireplaces (now gas) on the first floor. The double parlors are separated with pocket doors . The formal dining room is great for entertaining with half bath & kitchen directly behind. The second floor features 3 bedrooms, two of which have working gas fireplaces. The front bedroom has a park view. There are also 2 full baths & laundry area with tons of storage. The basement is finished with 2 offices. The elegantly landscaped side lot at 1528 Lafayette is included as well.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Coffered Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2771.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric, Zoned

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Covered, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.15

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    6,534

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Other, Historic, Traditional, Victorian

Price

  • Sales Price

    $525,000

  • Tax Amount

    $4,834

  • Financing Options

    Other

  • Sq. Footage

    3,471

  • Price/SqFt

    $151

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Buder Elem.

  • Middle School

    Fanning Middle Community Ed.

  • High School

    Roosevelt High

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Ownership

    Private

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Fanning Middle Community Ed.

High School

Roosevelt High

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Gorgeous Victorian, facing historic Lafayette Square Park. Incredible detail. Must see!This second Empires style home was originally built in 1877 for Dr. Edward Saunders, St. Louis's first obstetrician/pediatrician & founder of the Bethesda Hospital. This home has been lovingly restored over the years,keeping the original floor plan intact while adding today's modern conveniences. As you enter the home you are greeted with warm Brazilian cherry floors, wide moldings & 3 original fireplaces (now gas) on the first floor. The double parlors are separated with pocket doors . The formal dining room is great for entertaining with half bath & kitchen directly behind. The second floor features 3 bedrooms, two of which have working gas fireplaces. The front bedroom has a park view. There are also 2 full baths & laundry area with tons of storage. The basement is finished with 2 offices. The elegantly landscaped side lot at 1528 Lafayette is included as well.

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