Rock Island Realty

Traditional

3742 California Avenue

St Louis , MO 63118

MLS#: 25082152

$97,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 25082152
Listing provided by: Ascend Real Estate Advisors
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 11 days ago
On site: 3 months ago
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Property

Beds

None

Full Baths

None

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1926

Sq.Footage

2,262

Welcome to 3742 California Avenue, a mixed-use building located in the heart of Gravois Park. This property offers a flexible layout with three occupiable units, including a commercial storefront, a rear studio unit, and a three-bedroom residential unit on the second floor—functioning as a triplex. The building is fully vacant, providing a clear path for renovation and repositioning. Recent improvements include a new rubber roof, new six-inch gutters, five brand-new windows, along with select newer flooring and structural updates including new joists and framing. The property is in need of rehabilitation and presents a strong opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a mixed-use asset in a South City location with proximity to major corridors, public transit, and neighborhood amenities. A versatile building with multiple use options for the right buyer.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    N/A

  • Bathrooms

    N/A

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Parking

    Additional Parking, Parking Pad

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.0395

  • Property Type

    Residential Income

  • Property Sub Type

    Multi Family

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $97,000

  • Tax Amount

    $1,226

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 262

  • Price/SqFt

    $42

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Froebel Elem.

  • Middle School

    Long Middle Community Ed. Center

  • High School

    Roosevelt High

Property Features

  • Water Source

    Public

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Elementary School

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Middle School

Long Middle Community Ed. Center

High School

Roosevelt High

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Welcome to 3742 California Avenue, a mixed-use building located in the heart of Gravois Park. This property offers a flexible layout with three occupiable units, including a commercial storefront, a rear studio unit, and a three-bedroom residential unit on the second floor—functioning as a triplex. The building is fully vacant, providing a clear path for renovation and repositioning. Recent improvements include a new rubber roof, new six-inch gutters, five brand-new windows, along with select newer flooring and structural updates including new joists and framing. The property is in need of rehabilitation and presents a strong opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a mixed-use asset in a South City location with proximity to major corridors, public transit, and neighborhood amenities. A versatile building with multiple use options for the right buyer.

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