This Lafayette Square townhouse will leave you shook! City living at its finest; just steps from the park & restaurants. Perfectly positioned on a treelined brick paved street on premier Rutger Street. Step inside to find soaring ceilings, light filled space, historic charm with all of todays modern conveniences. The flexible open floor plan on the main floor features wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting and 4 inch interior shutters. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliance package, and access to the private patio with lush courtyard landscape. The second floor boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths! The 3rd floor can serve as an additional bedroom or home office/entertaining space with private rooftop views of mid town, downtown and best of all The St. Louis Wheel! This superb home will not last long so book an appointment today.
Rare opportunity to enjoy the magical Lafayette Square lifestyle this charming Victorian home has to offer! The curb appeal draws you in to this stunning 2.5 story home with soaring ceilings, refinished, solid wood floors, custom plantation shutters & woodburning fireplace! Enjoy creating culinary delights in your upscale kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, subway back splash & cork flooring ~ with room for guests to sip & chat from the breakfast bar & dining room. The second floor boasts a master bedroom suite & second bedroom with custom closet organizers & two beautifully renovated full baths! The third floor lends itself to a 3rd bedroom, family room or den with access to an amazing city skyscape view from your private rooftop deck! Enjoy relaxing & entertaining on the shady brick patio with a path to 2 parking spaces! New high efficiency furnace & roof. Includes membership to the Lafayette Bath & Tennis Club with affordable annual fee.
Public Records
Aug 5, 2008
Sold
$322,500
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 2004
Sold
$275,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 2000
Sold
$173,500
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 1996
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,785 (+5.1%)
$3,970 + $64,800
$68,770
2023
$5,502 (+6.2%)
$3,970 + $64,800
$68,770
2022
$5,182 (+0.1%)
$3,970 + $64,800
$68,770
2021
$5,175 (+12.9%)
$3,970 + $58,380
$62,350
2020
$4,584 (+0.3%)
$3,970 + $58,380
$62,350
2019
$4,568 (+13.9%)
$3,970 + $51,660
$55,630
2018
$4,010 (+1.7%)
$3,970 + $51,660
$55,630
2017
$3,942 (+8.4%)
$3,970 + $43,320
$47,290
2016
$3,635 (+11.3%)
$3,970 + $43,320
$47,290
2015
$3,265 (+5.3%)
$3,970 + $39,070
$43,040
2014
$3,100
$3,970 + $36,540
$40,510
Tax history for 1817 Rutger
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,785 (+5.1%)
$3,970 + $64,800
$68,770
2023
$5,502 (+6.2%)
$3,970 + $64,800
$68,770
2022
$5,182 (+0.1%)
$3,970 + $64,800
$68,770
2021
$5,175 (+12.9%)
$3,970 + $58,380
$62,350
2020
$4,584 (+0.3%)
$3,970 + $58,380
$62,350
2019
$4,568 (+13.9%)
$3,970 + $51,660
$55,630
2018
$4,010 (+1.7%)
$3,970 + $51,660
$55,630
2017
$3,942 (+8.4%)
$3,970 + $43,320
$47,290
2016
$3,635 (+11.3%)
$3,970 + $43,320
$47,290
2015
$3,265 (+5.3%)
$3,970 + $39,070
$43,040
2014
$3,100
$3,970 + $36,540
$40,510
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,012 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1893
Sq. Ft.
2,080
Year built
1893
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis City
APN
04850003000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2025.
B
Two-Family Dwelling District
Two-family dwellings which comply with the area and parking regulations of the B Two-Family Dwelling District where 40 percent or more of the frontage of a street is occupied by either two-family, semi-detached two-family or multiple-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 1
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Off Street
Carport Spaces: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Main and Upper Bathrooms: 3
Main Level # of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x12
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 16x12
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x7
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 7
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 14x12
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 18x12
Room Length: 18
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Third or Upper
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Stone/Rock, Unfinished
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Woodburning Fireplce
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling Information: Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Carpets, Special Millwork, Window Treatments, High Ceilings, Some Wood Floors
Window Features: Six Panel Door(s), Skylight(s), Some Wood Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,080
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Features: Fencing, Level Lot, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Lot Size Acres: 0.064
Lot Size Dimensions: 40x50
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,568
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
Middle Or Junior High School: Fanning Middle Community Ed.
High School: Vashon High
High School District: St. Louis City
Community Information
Pets Allowed: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,080
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,012 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: 1893
County: St. Louis City
APN: 04850003000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2025
Other
Home Information
Levels: Three Or More
Around this home
Schools
Sigel Elementary Community Ed. Center
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Long Middle Community Ed. Center
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
Vashon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $439,000
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