Rock Island Realty

Other, Historic

3147 S Jefferson Avenue

St Louis, MO 63118

MLS#: 16085507

$384,999

Status: Closed
Listing number: 16085507
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Results
Listing agent phone: None
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Benton Park West - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1897

Sq.Footage

3,158

Independence House overlooking Benton Park, is the setting for nearly 3200 sq ft of grandeur while maintaining it's historic significance. Double door entry leads into an impressive foyer that flows into the main formal rooms which consist of: front parlor, middle library, dining room and ends with a casual family room. Throughout these rooms you will find original woodwork, frosted glass doors, glass display cases, gleaming hardwoods, chandeliers and so much more! Gourmet kitchen complete with custom cabinets, large center island, acres of marble, SS appliances, designer light fixture and more! 2nd floor you will find 4 huge bedrooms all with gleaming hardwoods, original fireplace, original woodwork, replicated historic wallpapers, pocket doors. The master bathroom will WOW you with it's walk-in shower and acres of more marble. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze on your brick patio, covered porch or in the side yard! Words and photos do not do this home justice!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Double Vanity, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    3158.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Off Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Deck, Patio

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Near Public Transit, Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.134

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    5,837

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Other, Historic

Price

  • Sales Price

    $384,999

  • Tax Amount

    $1,210

  • Financing Options

    Conventional

  • Sq. Footage

    3,158

  • Price/SqFt

    $121

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center

  • 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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Elementary School

Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center

Middle School

Fanning Middle Community Ed.

High School

Roosevelt High

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Independence House overlooking Benton Park, is the setting for nearly 3200 sq ft of grandeur while maintaining it's historic significance. Double door entry leads into an impressive foyer that flows into the main formal rooms which consist of: front parlor, middle library, dining room and ends with a casual family room. Throughout these rooms you will find original woodwork, frosted glass doors, glass display cases, gleaming hardwoods, chandeliers and so much more! Gourmet kitchen complete with custom cabinets, large center island, acres of marble, SS appliances, designer light fixture and more! 2nd floor you will find 4 huge bedrooms all with gleaming hardwoods, original fireplace, original woodwork, replicated historic wallpapers, pocket doors. The master bathroom will WOW you with it's walk-in shower and acres of more marble. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze on your brick patio, covered porch or in the side yard! Words and photos do not do this home justice!

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