Address
3835 Westminster Place, St Louis, MO
Price
$ 500,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#26033743
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyST LOUIS CITY
- CitySt Louis
- AreaCentral West
- NeighborhoodPatchins
- Zip63108
- StyleHistoric
- Year Built1922
- Price$ 500,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage7788
- Lot Size0.2755 Acres
Data Source:
Mid America Regional Information Systems (MARIS)
Property Description
BUYER FINANCING FELL THROUGH! STL INVESTORS: This opportunity is rare, the possibilities are endless, creative & brilliant minds will know what to do. 3835 Westminster Place, dripping in historical relevance to the greatness we call St. Louis. Specifically constructed to serve as a nerve center for pioneering religious social action, extensive archive of religious and immigration preservation, commissioned by the Central Bureau of the Catholic Central Union of America (CCUA) as a permanent home for their expanding global publications, 25,000 book library. The building served as the central command for the oldest Catholic social action fraternal organization in America (founded in 1855). The structure was built in the Midtown/Grand Center neighborhood, zoned for commercial/office use. This area houses historic visual & performing venues, including Fox Theatre, Powell Symphony Hall, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Kranzberg Arts Center. The Heitkamp Memorial Library is the crown jewel of the building is its custom-designed archival library space. Built with reinforced flooring to handle extreme weight. The best use hinges on leveraging its rare location as a quiet historic enclave positioned directly between two massive economic engines: Saint Louis University and the Grand Center Arts District, the property is uniquely optimized for three distinct high-value concepts: 1. High-Value Creative, Tech, or Legal Offices. Why it works: The building is already physically outfitted for professional administrative work, featuring secure basement vaults and structured office layouts. The Draw: Creative agencies, law firms, architecture practices, or boutique tech startups heavily prize private, standalone historic properties in Midtown. It offers quiet privacy for clients while sitting steps away from high-end lunch spots, networking hubs. 2. Academic Research Center or University "Think Tank" Why it works: Saint Louis University surrounds this block, and the building's deep history as the Heitkamp Library makes it ideal for scholastic preservation. The Draw: It is a turn-key opportunity for an academic department, a university-affiliated foundation, a non-profit think tank, or a specialized research institute requiring private workspace, seminar rooms, and heavy-duty archival storage close to campus. 3. Luxury Single-Family Residential Conversion Why it works: 3835 Westminster sits on a highly preserved residential block flanked by multi-million dollar historic homes. The Draw: Converting small institutional properties into expansive, customized luxury single-family homes or live-work artist lofts is a highly successful trend in the Central West End and Midtown areas. The building's unique layout provides open architectural flexibility for mid-century modern or industrial-chic residential interiors. Timeless location, timeless character with endless possibilities. Become the new Steward of this STL Historic Treasure.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Pamoja Prep / Cole Elementary School | Pamoja Prep / Cole Middle School | Sumner High |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed $500,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Radiant |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Architectural Style | Historic |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Stone |
| Year Built | 1922 |
| Electric | Ameren |
| Township | St. Louis City |
| Levels | Three Or More |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | St Louis City |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | Patchins |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Building Features | Basement,Bathrooms,Kitchen Facilities |
| Total Rooms | 16 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| High School | Sumner High |
| City | St Louis |
| Disclosures | None |
| High School District | St. Louis City |
| MLS Area | 4 - Central West |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 12000.78 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Elementary School | Pamoja Prep / Cole |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Middle/Junior High School | Pamoja Prep / Cole |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Basement | Full,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 4 |
| Fireplace Features | Other |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 7788 |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Near Public Transit |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Dimensions | 80x150 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.2755 |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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