Welcome to this beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated historic home in the heart of Lafayette Square. Built in 1874 and completely gutted and renovated in 2008, the residence features all new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and modern infrastructure, blending timeless architectural charm with today’s comforts. The main level offers a great flow, featuring a living room with pocket doors that lead to the dining room and a stylish kitchen with a center island and access to the private paver patio. A powder room completes this level. The garage, with a second patio door, doubles as an inviting entertaining space. Upstairs are three bedrooms: two share a hall bath, while the spacious primary suite enjoys abundant natural light and a brand-new en-suite bath with oversized shower and dual heads. A third-floor loft provides flexible space for a home office. The lower level features a partially finished area that is ideal for a media room, gym, or playroom, along with generous unfinished storage space. Tucked away on a private street with no through traffic, the home offers peace and privacy while also delivering unmatched walkability to Lafayette Park and the neighborhood’s many restaurants, wine bar, coffee shop, ice cream shop, dry cleaner, and more.
TownhomeProperty Type
1874Year Built
2,526 sq ftLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ted Wight• Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty
Stunning historic row house located in the heart of Lafayette Square one block from Lafayette Park. 2002 Rutger was built in 1874 by instrument maker Jacob Blattner and appears on the 1876 Compton & Dry Aerial Map of Lafayette Square. Completely renovated in 2007, the interior offers wood flooring, pocket doors, 12 foot ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom plantation shutters throughout and gas fireplaces. The updated kitchen features granite counter tops, Split-level Island, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs boasts a master suite with his/hers closets, 3rd floor bonus room with The 2nd & 3rd bedrooms round out the upper level and feature neutral colors and newer carpet with lots of natural light in the 2nd bedroom that has a skylight. Rounding out the interior is a partially finished lower level and extra storage. The exterior includes a backyard with a bricked courtyard with direct access to the detached 2 car garage.
Public Records
Apr 17, 2012
Sold
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MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #12011726
Apr 12, 2012
Sold
*
Mar 1, 2012
Listed
$349,900
$139/sq ft
Historic Townhome in Lafayette Square extensively renovated about 5 yrs ago. This exquisite home was commissioned to be built in 1874 by prominent instrument maker Jacob Blattner. Attention to detail w/wood flooring, pocket doors, high ceilings, crown molding, custom plantation shutters throughout, & gas fireplaces. Custom kitchen has granite counters, raised breakfast bar counter & soaring plant windows. Private fenced courtyard patio & 2car garage. Upper level bedroom has skylight & master bedroom suite has luxury bath w/ jetted tub, his & hers closets, open staircase to private den & a view of the Downtown skyline and Gateway Arch. This home is wired w/CAT 5 & Smart home technology available. Enjoy the finished lower level family room & organized basement storage room. Enjoy the vibrant Lafayette Square community, concerts & movies in the park, socials & house tours. Walk to Lafayette Park, popular area restaurants, near hospitals & downtown.
Public Records
Mar 8, 2007
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,997 (+5.1%)
$3,460 + $79,790
$83,250
2023
$6,654 (+6.4%)
$3,460 + $79,790
$83,250
2022
$6,256 (+0.1%)
$3,460 + $79,790
$83,250
2021
$6,247 (+13.1%)
$3,460 + $71,880
$75,340
2020
$5,521 (+0.3%)
$3,460 + $71,880
$75,340
2019
$5,502 (+6.9%)
$3,460 + $63,610
$67,070
2018
$5,146 (+1.7%)
$3,460 + $63,610
$67,070
2017
$5,058 (+6.7%)
$3,460 + $57,320
$60,780
2016
$4,741 (+10.4%)
$3,460 + $57,320
$60,780
2015
$4,296 (+3.3%)
$3,460 + $52,780
$56,240
2014
$4,158
$3,460 + $51,000
$54,460
Tax history for 2002 Rutger St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,997 (+5.1%)
$3,460 + $79,790
$83,250
2023
$6,654 (+6.4%)
$3,460 + $79,790
$83,250
2022
$6,256 (+0.1%)
$3,460 + $79,790
$83,250
2021
$6,247 (+13.1%)
$3,460 + $71,880
$75,340
2020
$5,521 (+0.3%)
$3,460 + $71,880
$75,340
2019
$5,502 (+6.9%)
$3,460 + $63,610
$67,070
2018
$5,146 (+1.7%)
$3,460 + $63,610
$67,070
2017
$5,058 (+6.7%)
$3,460 + $57,320
$60,780
2016
$4,741 (+10.4%)
$3,460 + $57,320
$60,780
2015
$4,296 (+3.3%)
$3,460 + $52,780
$56,240
2014
$4,158
$3,460 + $51,000
$54,460
*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
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Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
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Lot size
2,526 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1885
Sq. Ft.
1,880
Year built
1885
Style
Townhouse
County
St. Louis City
APN
22790300950
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 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
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Alley Access, Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Kitchen Level