Affordable house in very desirable area. Great for owner occupant or for investment property! Large living room, separate dining and updated kitchen. Bonus room in back for office, storage or crafts. Just needs some cosmetic TLC. One car oversized garage. Seller is providing passed occupancy and would prefer "as is" contract. Garage is sold AS IS. UPDATES: Roof and Waterheater - 2021 HVAC system - 2023 Luxury vinyl, kitchen and some windows - 2023 Partially updated bathroom - 2024 Sewer line repaired - 2024
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
3,110 sq ftLot Size
$170Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Holly Laws• The Hermann London Group LLC
Lindenwood Park, located between Hampton Avenue and Watson Road, is a residential and walkable St. Louis neighborhood with brick bungalows and a park-centered street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hampton Avenue corridor near Chippewa Street, where corner taverns, old-school eateries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, The Golden Hoosier, and Lindenwood Park anchor local routines with a distinctly St. Louis cadence. Homes lean toward tidy 1920s–1940s masonry with front porches and compact yards. Tree-lined blocks funnel toward the namesake green space for courts, playgrounds, and casual meetups. Daily life runs on short errands, patio meals, and evening walks along steady, well-lit arterials.
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Market insights
3438 Watson Rd · $165,000
DAYS ON MARKET
69 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$165,000
Median sale price in this area is $239,215. (45% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Basement with storage space (unfinished)
Wi-Fi available
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (both on the upper level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (main/upper level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing electric oven
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Exterior features
Front porch
Partial chain link fencing
City lot
Near public transit
Asphalt road frontage on a city street
Home design
Single-family residence
House with one and one-half levels
Private ownership
Parking
Detached garage (1 space)
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Architectural shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service by Ameren
Cable available
Financial info
Lease not considered
Other
Living area reported as 973 (assessor)
Electricity and solar
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Looking for an affordable way to get into a very desirable area...here you go! With personal and cosmetic touches this property would make a great starter home or investment property. The first floor includes a good sized living room, separate dining room, full bath and eat-in kitchen. Porch leads to backyard. Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The driveway is long enough to fit 3 cars. Freshly painted throughout. Newer plumbing lines & stack. Being sold "as is" condition with no repairs and/or inspections to be paid by the seller. Estate sale home that has been rented since 2007. Maintenance performed as required.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,042 (+5.0%)
$20 + $12,090
$12,110
2023
$992 (+3.8%)
$20 + $12,090
$12,110
2022
$955 (+0.1%)
$20 + $12,090
$12,110
2021
$954 (+11.5%)
$20 + $11,200
$11,220
2020
$856 (+0.3%)
$20 + $11,200
$11,220
2019
$853 (+13.1%)
$20 + $10,090
$10,110
2018
$755 (+1.7%)
$20 + $10,090
$10,110
2017
$742 (+25.4%)
$20 + $8,610
$8,630
2016
$592 (+10.0%)
$20 + $8,610
$8,630
2015
$538 (−0.4%)
$20 + $6,710
$6,730
2014
$540
$20 + $6,750
$6,770
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Finished Sq. Ft.
649
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
649
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis City
APN
50230009600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2025.
May 10, 2021 • Final
Plumbing residential plumbing
Dig up and replace a sewer or water line repair.
Plumbing
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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 108° 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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Historical weather
Saint Louis, MO • 63139
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Saint Louis. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3438 Watson Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $172,500 and $229,900.
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