Rock Island Realty

Historic, Traditional

461 N Clay Avenue

Kirkwood, MO 63122

MLS#: 26059321

$985,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 26059321
Listing provided by: John Jackson Neighborhood Real Estate Company, LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
New on site 1 day ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1898

Sq.Footage

3,417

Historic Kirkwood living with the space and updates to match! Originally built in 1898 and thoughtfully renovated and expanded in 2018, this home blends the character of an older Kirkwood residence with nearly 2,900 square feet of beautifully finished living space. The gorgeous kitchen flows into generous living and dining areas, including a spacious family room added during the renovation. Hardwood floors, detailed millwork, exposed brick and abundant natural light carry throughout. Upstairs, the expansion created a large master suite, while 3 additional bedrooms provide plenty of room to spread out. Outdoors, a large patio offers terrific space for entertaining, and the heated/cooled 2-car detached garage includes an additional 528 square foot finished room above, ideal for an office, studio, gym or hangout space. Best of all, this ideal location puts you close to the shops, restaurants, parks and everyday conveniences that make Kirkwood such a desirable place to call home.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2889.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Natural Gas

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Frame, Vinyl Siding

  • Other Exterior Features

    Private Yard

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Patio, Porch, Side Porch

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, Private

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.241

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    10,497

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Historic, Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $985,000

  • Tax Amount

    $7,760

  • Sq. Footage

    3,417

  • Price/SqFt

    $288

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    F. P. Tillman Elem.

  • Middle School

    Nipher Middle

  • High School

    Kirkwood Sr. High

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Ownership

    Private

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

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St. Louis

Elementary School

F. P. Tillman Elem.

Middle School

Nipher Middle

High School

Kirkwood Sr. High

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Historic Kirkwood living with the space and updates to match! Originally built in 1898 and thoughtfully renovated and expanded in 2018, this home blends the character of an older Kirkwood residence with nearly 2,900 square feet of beautifully finished living space. The gorgeous kitchen flows into generous living and dining areas, including a spacious family room added during the renovation. Hardwood floors, detailed millwork, exposed brick and abundant natural light carry throughout. Upstairs, the expansion created a large master suite, while 3 additional bedrooms provide plenty of room to spread out. Outdoors, a large patio offers terrific space for entertaining, and the heated/cooled 2-car detached garage includes an additional 528 square foot finished room above, ideal for an office, studio, gym or hangout space. Best of all, this ideal location puts you close to the shops, restaurants, parks and everyday conveniences that make Kirkwood such a desirable place to call home.

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