This beautiful home in Tower Grove South blends old-world charm with modern comfort. The spacious living and dining room flow into a HUGE eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar and main floor laundry. ThePrimary Suite boasts a nice balcony with a westward view and updated bath with dual sinks. The finished basement can serve as an extra living room or bedroom or a perfect getaway for the kids and the and newer roof bring piece of mind, making 3553 S Spring Ave the perfect place to call home on the edge of Tower Grove. Located in a desirable walkable community, this home is just blocks away from restaurants and shops on Grand, the Tower Grove Farmers Market, and free yoga and training for a 10k around Tower Grove Park. The city bicycle street route is also nearby. Tower Grove South is an exclusive neighborhood, but this house is a super affordable way in. Reserve your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
3,676 sq ftLot Size
$114Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashleigh Bolar• Compass Realty Group
Bought with Sarah Bravo• Coldwell Banker Realty - Gunda
Smart city living in this beautiful home in Tower Grove South. Everyone wants the character of an old home, the stylish comfort of a new home, a large yard for entertaining, and a walkable community all within a short distance of all of the South Grand fun. The living and dining room feel comfy and flows right into the HUGE eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and main floor laundry. The entire floorplan feels just right and every space in the home makes sense. The Master Suite has a nice balcony for some evening drinks looking West. The 2nd floor rounds out with 2nd full bath and good sized bedrooms. The basement is finished with all of the possibilities of an extra living room or bedroom, or the perfect getaway for the kids to give you that needed separation. Enjoy the proximity to Farmers Market, free yoga and training for a 10k around Tower Grove Park. Just blocks from restaurants and shops on Grand at an affordable price! City bicycle street route less than a block away.
Public Records
Sep 26, 2016
Sold
$178,000
$59/sq ft
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #16053554
Sep 22, 2016
Sold
*
Aug 16, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2016
Listed
$178,000
$59/sq ft
+28
Tower Grove South is becoming so exclusive that fairly soon, my money says, pass-codes and tunnels are going to be the only way in. But, this amazing house is a super affordable way in and has been updated and treated as the forever home of the current owners. House-hunters? Picky? Everyone wants the character of an old home, the comfort of a new home, a large yard for the kiddo's and a walkable community all within walking distance of all of the South Grand fun. Plus, this has a fantastically updated kitchen that opens to a breakfast room. Well, sometimes you really can have it ALL! What other secrets are we keeping? A wonderful finished basement with all of the possibilities of an extra living room or bedroom, a newly updated master suite and a newer roof. This sweet deal is just on the edge of Tower Grove, enjoy being close to the the Farmers Market, free Yoga and training for a 10k around Tower Grove. You are just blocks from restaurants and shops on Grand at an affordable price!
Public Records
Jan 30, 1998
Sold
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,795 (+4.8%)
$910 + $30,070
$30,980
2023
$2,668 (+6.3%)
$910 + $30,070
$30,980
2022
$2,509 (+0.1%)
$910 + $30,070
$30,980
2021
$2,505 (+14.3%)
$910 + $27,090
$28,000
2020
$2,191 (+0.3%)
$910 + $27,090
$28,000
2019
$2,184 (−27.9%)
$910 + $23,560
$24,470
2018
$3,028 (+1.6%)
$910 + $23,560
$24,470
2017
$2,980 (+27.5%)
$1,580 + $31,450
$33,030
2016
$2,337 (+10.3%)
$1,580 + $31,450
$33,030
2015
$2,118
$1,670 + $25,880
$27,550
Tax history for 3553 S Spring Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,795 (+4.8%)
$910 + $30,070
$30,980
2023
$2,668 (+6.3%)
$910 + $30,070
$30,980
2022
$2,509 (+0.1%)
$910 + $30,070
$30,980
2021
$2,505 (+14.3%)
$910 + $27,090
$28,000
2020
$2,191 (+0.3%)
$910 + $27,090
$28,000
2019
$2,184 (−27.9%)
$910 + $23,560
$24,470
2018
$3,028 (+1.6%)
$910 + $23,560
$24,470
2017
$2,980 (+27.5%)
$1,580 + $31,450
$33,030
2016
$2,337 (+10.3%)
$1,580 + $31,450
$33,030
2015
$2,118
$1,670 + $25,880
$27,550
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,675 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1914
Sq. Ft.
2,008
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis City
APN
41880003800
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: 2
Parking Features: Alley Access, Detached, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Garage
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
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Partially Finished
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Dual, Forced Air 90+
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Some Wood Floors
Window Features: Some Insulated Wndws
Appliances: Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,012
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wood Fence
Lot Size Acres: 0.0844
Lot Size Dimensions: 25x147
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,509
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mann Elem.
Middle Or Junior High School: Fanning Middle Community Ed.
High School: Roosevelt High
High School District: St. Louis City
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,675 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1914
County: St. Louis City
APN: 41880003800
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2025
Other
Listing Date Information
Expected Active Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Home Information
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mann Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Long Middle Community Ed. Center
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$327,000 – $396,000
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