$585,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2025
Last list price

434 Melville Ave Saint Louis, MO 63130

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,634 Sq Ft
6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Back to Public Ground
  • Sitting Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

A beautiful historic home for sale! This lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers vintage charm with modern conveniences. Situated a short walking distance from Wash U campus and the U City Loop, you're mere minutes away from fantastic shopping and dining. The first floor features an open floor plan with lots of natural light, due to gorgeous windows, including some iconic original stained glass. Enjoy the extended living/sitting room with handsome hardwood flooring and make use of the elegant built-in shelving. The main level features a sunroom as well as a spacious kitchen, and dining area. The upper level includes four bedrooms, each with high ceilings and access to two full bathrooms. The air conditioning is dual-zoned and perfect for hot St. Louis summers. The unfinished lower level has plenty of room for all your seasonal and long-term storage needs. The backyard includes a deck and 2 car detached garage. Kids will love the wooden play-fort and slide.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Lovegren

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties License #2011014515 Listed on: 01/24/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties

Co-Listed By

Conner Matusek

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties License #2016041187

Last Buyer's Agent

Johnny Grant

MILE Real Estate License #2023009784

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x130
  • Back to Public Ground
  • Fenced
  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $36 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18H-13-0272

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,245

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$36 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Directions: From 170 to Delmar, make a left drive approximately 2.6 miles, take a left onto Trinity Ave, drive appx .2 miles make a left onto Waterman Ave and then a left onto Melville Ave.
  • Property Sub-Type: Residential
  • ResoLotFeatures: Backs to Public GRND, Fencing, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MARBHSP04
  • Co List Office Phone: 7752050
  • Co List Office Phone: 7752050
  • Subdivision Name: Ames Place
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2634
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Historic, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Woodburning Fireplce
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Reso Window Features: French Door(s), Some Stained Glass, Some Wood Windows
  • Age: 105
  • Special Areas: Bonus Room,Den/Office,Entry Foyer,Family Room,Living Room
  • Style Description: Other
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Carpeting
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Carpets, Special Millwork
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Occupancy Perm Req, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Rear/Side Entry

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 433
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Flynn Park Elem.
  • Junior High Dist: University City
  • High School: University City Sr. High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brittany Woods

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6499
  • Parcel Number: 18H-13-0272

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7245
  • Prop Asses Cty Tx: 0

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: MIS25003883

MARIS MLS

APN: 18H-13-0272