North STL possibilities?

Expat · PostJan 18, 2006#262006-01-18T18:41+00:00

Houses like that weren't built for people of modest means. It takes deep pockets to maintain those houses. It makes me wonder about all the oversized houses the middle class favors in exurbia. When it comes time to maintain those big houses, will they be able to keep them patched up. And will they be worth saving.

If you have the means, this house is worth it.

matt · PostJan 18, 2006#272006-01-18T19:56+00:00

I'm white and wouldn't give a second thought to buying in certain areas immediately north of downtown. I'd buy in ONSL first. Second choices would include several other areas including Hyde Park.

Don't you think a lot of it involves divide and conquer in groups? For instance, southside neighborhoods had groups of friends and acquiantances pioneer the neighborhoods. Some northside neighborhoods have social capital now and just need a little more to push things forward.

suburban lou · PostJan 19, 2006#282006-01-19T08:01+00:00

Another one http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1054337078

trent · PostJan 20, 2006#292006-01-20T18:42+00:00

Listing not found.

doug · PostJan 20, 2006#302006-01-20T23:10+00:00

good lord, let me run to the bank!

suburban lou · PostJan 25, 2006#312006-01-25T23:09+00:00

2930 Sullivan Ave $59,900

3944 N 19TH St $110,000

3223 Palm $98,000

ecoabsence · PostJan 25, 2006#322006-01-25T23:39+00:00

Another great deal:

<a href="http://realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing ... 0002">1117 North Park</a>, a lovely 4-flat building on one of Hyde Park's most architecturally impressive and socially encouraging blocks. It's offered for $68,000.00 and retains many original features.

doug · PostJan 26, 2006#332006-01-26T15:02+00:00

Hey, I do want to be a retard, but, isnt N 19th Street not the best area? I have been north of that area, and it was not horrible, but, I am not sure I would prefer to raise my kids there with other locations like the central west end.

I am sure for rehabbing, yeah, a great area and good for the neighborhood, but, if you had kids would you choose these areas over safer areas in south St. Louis or the central corridor?

smsplanstu · PostJan 27, 2006#342006-01-27T02:51+00:00

Hyde Park is rather a toss-up, North Park Place is the most rehabbed and maintained of its streets. Rehab activity is in spurts in Hyde Park, while Old North St. Louis is getting much more attention. People do live near Crown Candy in ONSL, are of respectable means, and have children. I hope the rehab jaugernaut overtakes these areas from "Kerry Patch" to Old North STL, to St. Louis Place, Hyde Park, and more northern reaches.

ecoabsence · PostJan 27, 2006#352006-01-27T19:22+00:00

Thanks for the good words about Old North, although I should note that I am not of respectable means nor do I have children. (Do rescued cats count?)

suburban lou · PostFeb 02, 2006#362006-02-02T22:57+00:00

A church is for sale.

http://www.cbgundaker.com/search/advanc ... 0&type=com

new-to-stl · PostFeb 02, 2006#372006-02-02T23:37+00:00

^That church is (was?) St Peter's African Methodist Episcopal Church. I'm curious what the story is there ...

brickandmortar · PostFeb 03, 2006#382006-02-03T03:18+00:00

One of my favorite old churches is in Old North St. Louis at the corner of Warren? & Blair. It's one of the oldest Missouri synod churches around and would certainly make good apartments. I don't think it's used for services anymore, however.

smsplanstu · PostFeb 03, 2006#392006-02-03T03:53+00:00

My favorite northside church is

St. Liborius around Florissant but one block west near North Market Street

It was established as a German Catholic church and became a Polish Catholic church, pics can be found at http://www.builtstlouis.net

suburban lou · PostFeb 11, 2006#402006-02-11T07:30+00:00

Cool 6 family building judging by the pictures the neighborhood looks very much intact.

http://www.cbgundaker.com/search/advanc ... 5&type=mf5

threeonefour · PostFeb 11, 2006#412006-02-11T07:56+00:00

Citylover wrote:Cool 6 family building judging by the pictures the neighborhood looks very much intact.

It looks like there are some sweet houses on that block! Good find, CL!

suburban lou · PostFeb 18, 2006#422006-02-18T04:42+00:00

I want this house.

5922 Cates Ave

Expat · PostFeb 18, 2006#432006-02-18T05:36+00:00

Really nice house! And it is near the Delmar Metro station.

MattnSTL · PostFeb 18, 2006#442006-02-18T05:47+00:00

I would take it.

st. louis texan · PostFeb 21, 2006#452006-02-21T19:56+00:00

Tell you what in 2 or three years i would be glad to live in North STL. with all of the new houses and young people i wouldnt be afraid of the crime.

ecoabsence · PostFeb 21, 2006#462006-02-21T22:54+00:00

This is an incredible deal just one block west of our place. I have been inside the place and there is great potential. While the building is newer than many in Old North, it has outstanding architectural features including one set of pocket doors and an elaborate mantel. All of the original windows are in place, although the front entrance has been badly altered.

Check out 1421 Dodier:

http://realtor.com/Prop/1054748807

It's in one of the best spots in Old North -- right by Crown's and on a block with many occupied (some rehabbed) homes still left.

smsplanstu · PostFeb 23, 2006#472006-02-23T07:56+00:00

ONSL needs more out of state people. The Restoration Group is very proactive with accomplishments of developing nine blocks with new and rehabbed homes along with $10 million from the Feds. for gutting dilapidated buildings missing roofs, walls, and have holes. Those are accomplishments that will be highlighted as great case studies in future planning literature.

suburban lou · PostMar 01, 2006#482006-03-01T00:32+00:00

Well this is interesting

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/rfs/137865009.html

PostMar 01, 2006#492006-03-01T22:21+00:00

uhhhh.....

http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1056011737 [/url]

MattnSTL · PostMar 01, 2006#502006-03-01T23:13+00:00

$60,000 for that? Give me a break.

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