$95,000
$20K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $550/month

Total Views 7,658
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,589 Sq Ft
$60 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Paddle Fans
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

5218 Lotus Ave in St. Louis is a great opportunity for an investor or buyer looking for their next project. This home was previously used as a rental property and has the potential to be income-producing again with the right finishing touches. Several projects have already started and just need to be wrapped, making this a great chance to add value and build equity. Property is being sold as-is. Cash or conventional financing only. Prequalification letter or proof funds is required prior to all showings.

Listing Agent

Dara Williams

Weichert, Realtors - House of Brokers License #2022007370 Listed on: 05/22/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Marissa Lewis

Weichert, Realtors - House of Brokers License #2020039910

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 3,996 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 27 x 148

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,589 Sq Ft Home
  • Paddle Fans
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Built-In Oven
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Schools

  • Lexington Elementary School
  • Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
  • Sumner High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Saint Louis Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 45060000650

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

3,996 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From I-70, take the Union Blvd exit south to Lotus Ave, then turn east onto Lotus Ave. Property will be on the right at 5218 Lotus Ave.
  • Lot Size: 27 x 148
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Full Bathroom Level: Upper
  • Half Bathroom Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: SAINT LOUIS
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1589.0
  • Cooling:Central Electric: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Appliances:Wall Oven-Single: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: In Living Room, In Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1589.0
  • Fireplace:In Family Room: Yes
  • InteriorFeatures:CeilingPaddleFan(s): Yes
  • Fireplace:In Living Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • General Property Description:Garage Capacity: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Water-City
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Ceiling/PaddleFan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lexington
  • Junior High Dist: St. Louis City
  • High School: Sumner
  • Middle Or Junior School: Yeatman-Liddell

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Single Family Res
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: N/A
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3996.0
  • Parcel #: 45060000650

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2026 $344 $3,860 $270 $3,590
2025 $344 $3,860 $270 $3,590
2024 $324 $3,720 $270 $3,450
2023 $324 $3,720 $270 $3,450
2022 $330 $3,650 $270 $3,380
2021 $329 $3,650 $270 $3,380
2020 $327 $3,650 $270 $3,380
2019 $326 $3,650 $270 $3,380
2018 $319 $3,460 $270 $3,190
2017 $314 $3,460 $270 $3,190
2016 $339 $3,710 $510 $3,190
2015 $310 $3,700 $510 $3,190
2014 $394 $3,700 $510 $3,190
2013 -- $4,820 $510 $4,310
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/09/2026 08/09/26 Price Changed $95,000 -9.5% $60 / Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 Price Changed $105,000 -8.7% $66 / Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 For Sale $115,000 +130.0% $72 / Sq Ft
09/09/2022 09/09/22 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
09/09/2022 09/09/22 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2022 08/17/22 For Sale $50,000 -- $31 / Sq Ft
Source: Columbia Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed $60,300 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Corporate Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $36,000 First American Title Co
Warranty Deed -- Archway Title Agency Inc
Corporate Deed -- Archway Title Agency Inc
Trustee Deed $30,500 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,995 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $76,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $48,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Columbia Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 434817

Columbia Board of REALTORS®

APN: 4506-00-0065-0

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