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7801 Lafon Place

University City, MO 63130

MLS#: 19052856

$499,900

Status: Closed
Listing number: 19052856
Listing provided by: Laura McCarthy- Clayton
Listing agent phone: None
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1904

Sq.Footage

2,374

This updated historic Lafon home is loaded with character and charm from the exterior to the interior. Built in the 1900's, the current owners have carefully remodeled to incorporate contemporary conveniences while staying true to the integrity of the home A welcoming living room includes fireplace and leaded glass windows. A dramatic dining room with 3 sides of windows and a beamed ceiling. The gourmet eat-in kitchen, with many upgrades, includes triple glass doors leading to a private newer deck area; perfect for BBQ's or dining alfresco ; Spacious master bedroom; luxurious bathroom feels like you've just arrived at a spa with a walk-in shower, separate tub and heated floors. The office area is another sunny cozy room that could easily be used as a second floor den. The lower level consists of a rec. room and guest bedroom. Located within a short distance from both the Clayton area and The Loop taking advantage of many of the restaurants, retail shops, coffee shops and much more!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2374.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric, Zoned

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Detached, Off Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Near Public Transit

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.24

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    10,454

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Other, Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $499,900

  • Tax Amount

    $5,862

  • Financing Options

    Conventional

  • Sq. Footage

    2,374

  • Price/SqFt

    $210

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Flynn Park Elem.

  • Middle School

    Brittany Woods

  • High School

    University City Sr. High

Property Features

  • Ownership

    Private

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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St. Louis-MO

Elementary School

Flynn Park Elem.

Middle School

Brittany Woods

High School

University City Sr. High

Listing Courtesy of Jill Malley, Laura McCarthy- Clayton

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This updated historic Lafon home is loaded with character and charm from the exterior to the interior. Built in the 1900's, the current owners have carefully remodeled to incorporate contemporary conveniences while staying true to the integrity of the home A welcoming living room includes fireplace and leaded glass windows. A dramatic dining room with 3 sides of windows and a beamed ceiling. The gourmet eat-in kitchen, with many upgrades, includes triple glass doors leading to a private newer deck area; perfect for BBQ's or dining alfresco ; Spacious master bedroom; luxurious bathroom feels like you've just arrived at a spa with a walk-in shower, separate tub and heated floors. The office area is another sunny cozy room that could easily be used as a second floor den. The lower level consists of a rec. room and guest bedroom. Located within a short distance from both the Clayton area and The Loop taking advantage of many of the restaurants, retail shops, coffee shops and much more!

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