Rock Island Realty

Traditional

908 N Ballas Road

St Louis, MO 63131

MLS#: 26036547

$950,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 26036547
Listing provided by: Strait Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
On site: 7 days ago
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Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1993

Sq.Footage

3,424

Welcome Home! Sitting on 1.95 private wooded acres in the heart of Des Peres, this 5-bed, 3-bath home offers incredible space, privacy, and the perfect canvas to create your dream retreat. Step inside to find a bright, open main level with a formal dining room, den/office, spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a large kitchen with breakfast room overlooking the serene grounds. The main-floor primary suite features generous dimensions and an en-suite bath, while four additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs provide room for everyone. A walk-out lower level with 9+ft pour, egress window, and roughed-in bath offers outstanding potential for future finishing. With an oversized 3-car garage, main-floor laundry/mud room, and a rare estate-sized lot adjoining wooded area, this property is being offered as-is and is ready for a buyer with vision to bring the finishing touches to an already beautiful home.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    3424.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Zoned

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    1

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Vinyl Siding

  • Parking

    Attached, Garage, Off Street, Oversized

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    1.958

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    85290.48

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $950,000

  • Tax Amount

    $8,910

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 424

  • Price/SqFt

    $277

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Westchester Elem.

  • Middle School

    North Kirkwood Middle

  • High School

    Kirkwood Sr. High

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Ownership

    Private

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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St. Louis

Elementary School

Westchester Elem.

Middle School

North Kirkwood Middle

High School

Kirkwood Sr. High

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Welcome Home! Sitting on 1.95 private wooded acres in the heart of Des Peres, this 5-bed, 3-bath home offers incredible space, privacy, and the perfect canvas to create your dream retreat. Step inside to find a bright, open main level with a formal dining room, den/office, spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a large kitchen with breakfast room overlooking the serene grounds. The main-floor primary suite features generous dimensions and an en-suite bath, while four additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs provide room for everyone. A walk-out lower level with 9+ft pour, egress window, and roughed-in bath offers outstanding potential for future finishing. With an oversized 3-car garage, main-floor laundry/mud room, and a rare estate-sized lot adjoining wooded area, this property is being offered as-is and is ready for a buyer with vision to bring the finishing touches to an already beautiful home.

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