Rock Island Realty

Historic

2859 McNair Avenue

St Louis, MO 63118

MLS#: 26033530

$217,000

Status: Active Under Contract
Listing number: 26033530
Listing provided by: Welcome Home Realty Group, LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 15 days ago
On site: a month ago
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Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1890

Sq.Footage

2,484

Rare opportunity in highly sought-after Benton Park! This spacious home offers over 2,800 square feet of living space plus a finished basement, providing plenty of room for a variety of uses. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, main-level laundry, and off-street parking, the property has great bones and is ready for its next chapter. While the home has been well maintained, it is dated and would benefit from cosmetic updates, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or owner-occupants looking to build equity in one of St. Louis' most desirable neighborhoods. Large rooms, generous living space, and an unbeatable location near restaurants, parks, and all that Benton Park has to offer make this a property with tremendous potential. Be sure to check out our video walk through.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1884.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Parking

    Alley Access, Off Street

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.07

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    3049.2

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Historic

Price

  • Sales Price

    $217,000

  • Tax Amount

    $3,859

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 484

  • Price/SqFt

    $87

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center

  • Middle School

    Henry Elem.

  • High School

    Roosevelt High

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Private Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Elementary School

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Middle School

Henry Elem.

High School

Roosevelt High

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Rare opportunity in highly sought-after Benton Park! This spacious home offers over 2,800 square feet of living space plus a finished basement, providing plenty of room for a variety of uses. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, main-level laundry, and off-street parking, the property has great bones and is ready for its next chapter. While the home has been well maintained, it is dated and would benefit from cosmetic updates, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or owner-occupants looking to build equity in one of St. Louis' most desirable neighborhoods. Large rooms, generous living space, and an unbeatable location near restaurants, parks, and all that Benton Park has to offer make this a property with tremendous potential. Be sure to check out our video walk through.

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