Unique opportunity in a prime Festus location! This versatile 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath two-story home sits on a 1-acre corner lot in Rocking Chair Hill and offers Residential AND Commercial zoning—perfect for a home, business, or combined live/work setup. The property features 1,800 sq feet of living space with charming historic character and excellent functionality. Step inside to a welcoming floorplan with a beautiful original mahogany staircase and millwork, large living room, separate dining room, and an updated kitchen with loads of counter and cabinet space. The main level includes a half bath and a flexible bedroom/office space with existing CAT-5 ethernet wiring, making it ideal for a home office or small business operations. Three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper floor. Outside, enjoy a peaceful setting with mature trees, a covered front porch, and ample yard space. A major bonus is the heated and cooled outbuilding/barn—perfect for a studio, workshop, office, hobby space, celebrations and dinner parties—plus an additional shed for equipment or storage. Located just off Highway 67, this property provides excellent visibility and convenience while maintaining privacy. Whether you’re looking for a unique home, commercial opportunity, or an investment with multiple use possibilities, this property delivers exceptional value and flexibility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$162Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Susan Wright• Wright Living Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Butch Fehr• RE/MAX Best Choice St. Louis
Est. $1,720 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 11787 Gamel Cemetery Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25079808
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
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May 12, 2026
Pending
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Apr 2, 2026
Price Changed
$292,000
$162/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Relisted
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Mar 1, 2026
Pending
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Mar 1, 2026
Relisted
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Feb 2, 2026
Pending
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Jan 28, 2026
Price Changed
$289,900
$161/sq ft
Jan 12, 2026
Price Changed
$295,000
$164/sq ft
Dec 13, 2025
Listed
$299,900
$167/sq ft
Dec 9, 2025
Coming Soon
$299,900
$167/sq ft
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #14014041
Jun 13, 2014
Sold
*
Mar 19, 2014
Listed
$126,000
$70/sq ft
+14
Great location close to everything. Zoned Commercial or Residential. Home was prior used as an office space with updated ethernet/cat 5 wiring with high speed internet. Well kept 4 bedroom 1.5 bath 2 story home with a beautiful staircase and entry way. Living room, kitchen, dining room, half bath as well as an office or bedroom on main level and 3 good sized bedrooms and full bath on upper level make up this grand home that still has its original Mahogany Woodwork. Basement floor was recently poured with fresh concrete. Outside offers a wonderful front porch to sit and sip tea on and an acre of yard with large mature trees in front and back. There is a great barn/outer building to use as a work/hobby shop or studio that has electric, heat and AC with a smaller outer building in the back of property for yard equipment or extra storage. this is an awesome location; whether home, business or both. Check out this property lots of options here.
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Last updated by owner on Feb 23, 2017.
R40
Single-Family Residential District
The R-40 Single-Family Residential District is established to provide single-family residential development. The R-40 density supports the goal of the Official Master Plan in providing single-family densities at a maximum of 1 unit per gross acre, at a relatively low intensity of development but suburban in character. These purposes and intent include the following: To provide areas for residences that may receive urban type services.; To consider the natural features of the land and the relative accessibility of areas proposed for this type of development.; To promote an efficient pattern of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Post office
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 4
Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Main Level Bathrooms Half: 1
Main Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 1
Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Partial
Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 0
# of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Portable Dishwasher
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,800
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Some Trees
Lot Size Acres: 0.9983
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,386
Tax Year: 2025
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Considered YN: No
Financial Information
Second Mortgage YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Ameren
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Festus Elem.
Middle Or Junior High School: Festus Middle
High School: Festus Sr. High
High School District: Festus R-VI
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Address Line: 11787 Gamel Cemetery RD, FSTS MO 63028
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 23, 2017
Other
Listing Information
Auction YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Efficiency YN: 0
Seller Consider Concession YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Back On Market Date: 2026-03-02
Home Information
Living Area: 1800
Living Area Source: Assessor
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 1800.00
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 1800.00
Assessor
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Festus Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Festus Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Festus Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Festus, MO • 63028
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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