$439,900
SOLD SEP 16, 2014
Last list price

434 Melville Ave Saint Louis, MO 63130

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,634 Sq Ft
6,490 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Back to Public Ground
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

Back on market due to no fault of seller! Don't miss out on this classic Ames Place home- a quick walk to the Loop, Wash U, COCA and Forest Park, the large spaces and built-ins of this beautiful home are remarkable, starting with tulip shutters over the porch and gracious leaded-glass entrance. Living room w/floral glass windows, wood burning fireplace and wall of built-in shelving leads into a huge dining room w/French doors to porch, bonus room used as den or office, and family room w/new carpet and updated windows. Updated eat-in kitchen w/granite, pantry w/pull-outs and new dw! Large bedrooms upstairs include master, Jack-n-Jill bedrooms w/newer (2007) bath, and large 4th bed with floor-to ceiling bookcases. 9' ceilings throughout. Fantastic space! Two car garage, deck, and beautiful landscaping. Zoned h+c, with 3 of 4 units under 4 years old. In a fantastic walking neighborhood, the house backs to the Centennial Greenway. Shady and quiet, and still in the center of everything!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara McKone

RedKey Realty Leaders License #2004011968 Listed on: 04/25/2014

RedKey Realty Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Johanna Dueren

RedKey Realty Leaders Circa License #2001031439

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,254

Year Built

  • 1916

Lot Details

  • 6,490 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x130
  • Back to Public Ground
  • Fenced
  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • English Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height between 8 to 10 feet
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Tilt-In Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Stained Glass
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,254

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Kingsbury Blvd.
  • Municipality Township: University City
  • Special Areas: Bonus Room, Den/Office, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Great Room, Library/Den, Living Room
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven-Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Full, Poured Concrete
  • Dining Room: Separate Dining
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning Fireplce
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Bookcases, 9' Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floor Plan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Some Wood Floors
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Misc Features: Deck, High Spd Connection, Near Public Trans, Smoke Alarm/Detec
  • Windows/Doors: French Door(s), Some Stained Glass, Some Storm Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Brick/Stone Msn Pred
  • Architecture: Colonial, English, Historic, Traditional

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Rear/Side Entry

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central-Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

Schools

  • School District: University City
  • Elementary School: Flynn Park Elem.
  • Middle School: Brittany Woods
  • High School: University City Sr. High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Backs to Public GRND, Fencing, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X130
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6490

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Penultimate Bassoon Incentive Llc
Bought by
Sattler Matthew and Sattler Lauren
Seller's Agent
Katherine Lovegren
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Buyer's Agent
Johnny Grant
MILE Real Estate
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$577,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.37%
Views
199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.83%
Original Mortgage
$556,372
Outstanding Balance
$556,372
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$32,106

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Blume Walter
Bought by
Penultimate Bassoon Invective Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Heine Jeffrey Adam and Valente Laura Michelle
Bought by
Lume Walter
Seller's Agent
Ashleigh Bolar
Keller Williams Marquee
Buyer's Agent
Mark Gellman
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$458,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-4.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Heine Jeffrey A and Valente Laura M
Bought by
Heine Jeffrey Adam and Valente Laura Michelle

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Gould Matthew A and Hartley Charlotte W
Bought by
Heine Jeffrey A and Valente Laura M
Seller's Agent
Barbara McKone
RedKey Realty Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Johanna Dueren
RedKey Realty Leaders Circa
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-7.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2004
Sold by
Reloaction
Bought by
Gould Matthew A and Hartley Charlotte W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Turner John K and Turner Ann Loewe
Bought by
Reloaction

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
Hall Rochelle S & John E Trustees
Bought by
Turner John K and Turner Ann Loewe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Investors Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $458,500 Investors Title Co Clayton
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $405,000 Security Title Ins Agency
Corporate Deed $430,000 --
Warranty Deed $430,000 --
Warranty Deed $306,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $556,372 VA
Previous Owner $355,000 VA
Previous Owner $305,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $206,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $585,000 +24.5% $222 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Off Market -- -- --
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold -- -- --
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Price Changed $469,900 -2.1% $178 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 For Sale $480,000 +9.1% $182 / Sq Ft
09/16/2014 09/16/14 Sold -- -- --
09/16/2014 09/16/14 For Sale $439,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Pending -- -- --
Source: MARIS MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $7,254 $103,150 $44,040 $59,110
2022 $6,757 $89,660 $39,140 $50,520
2021 $6,687 $89,660 $39,140 $50,520
2020 $6,882 $90,000 $36,610 $53,390
2019 $6,884 $90,000 $36,610 $53,390
2018 $5,988 $72,330 $36,610 $35,720
2017 $6,001 $72,330 $36,610 $35,720
2016 $5,747 $66,290 $26,810 $39,480
2015 $5,710 $66,290 $26,810 $39,480
2014 $5,989 $68,360 $19,150 $49,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS14022390

MARIS MLS

APN: 18H-13-0272