6051 McPherson Avenue, St Louis, MO 63112
Offered at $259,900
6051 McPherson Avenue is located in the Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood. It is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with many recent updates. The handsome quarter-sawn yellow pine floors on the second floor were refinished this spring. The upstairs bath has all new fixtures and is very chic with its custom tile and cabinetry. The first floor half bath also has new fixtures and custom tile.
The sleek new kitchen is not just run of the mill. It is open to the dining room and walks out to a covered porch. The new 42″ wall cabinets and base cabinets are white. The deep bowl stainless sink is approximately 29″ with the deeper depth of approximately 9″. (Yes, the turkey roaster will fit.) The gas oven has 5 burners. The center island is 37×62 with a base of 6 drawers that are 30×24 each. Ooh-la-la that is some great storage! The center island cabinets are espresso.
This handsome kitchen which has tones of grey, black and brown is not run-of-the-mill. It is really conducive to a family who likes to cook. There is a lot of linear counter space for working near the sink and stove and then there is the center island which is partially open to the dining room area – so the non-cooks aren’t isolated.
The granite counters are Marron Cohiba which is quarried in the Huila Region of Angola. It is a very lively natural stone with unevenly shaped dark brown crystals and metallic mica reflections. The back splashes are a dark brown-grey highlighted with 2 strips of contrasting tile. The new ceramic floor is the finishing touch to this European style kitchen.
For those who love to entertain, the first floor has nice flow. The front entry (arts and crafts style) is 13×10 and leads into a columned living room that has plenty of space for seating. The dining room has a beamed ceiling, a bay of windows and 2 stained glass windows.
There is a wide opening between the dining room and kitchen so guests can mill about in freedom. The kitchen opens to a large back deck for some excellent outdoor living space. The yard is just enough to keep the green in your life. The 2 car garage opens to an alley. Oh, I almost forgot about the front porch – the porch swing is very inviting for neighborliness.
The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, a new bathroom and a den. There is a 2nd floor deck off the den. Besides the den, one of the special features of the second floor is the newly refinished quarter-sawn yellow pine floors which are in all of the bedrooms. The basement is full. It is clean. It is walk-out and has the old stone foundation. The circuit breaker box was replaced about 10 years ago. The furnace is a newer hot water furnace. The air conditioner and roof are approximately 8 years old. 
Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood
There is a lot of opportunity for neighborliness in Skinker-DeBaliviere. The neighborhood has a great diversity in demographics. There are an abundance of Washington University students and professors. There are some homes in the area that are owned by the third generation of Skinkerites. St Roch’s Church and School are a great attraction for young families. Grace Methodist Church and New Cote Brilliante Churd of God are also in the neighborhood. Young and old love to be a part of the area. Click here for more information about the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood.
Forest Park is definitely within walking distance, as are the Delmar Loop and Washington University. There are many restaurants in the area. Joe’s Cafe is a neighborhood gathering spot. It is a live music venue with a wild and crazy decor (you must go to the garden). Joe’s is open on Thursday evenings. United Provisions, which just opened on Delmar, is a grocery store that is within walking distance. The Peacock Loop Diner which is an all night diner is opening this month. The www.walkscore.com rating is 75 but I think they are low.
The neighborhood association offices at 6008 Kingsbury Avenue. The 6th Annual Skinker DeBaliviere Homecoming will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., at Joe’s Cafe, 6014 Kingsbury Ave. Food, music and fun provided. Cost is $50. Get details and tickets at skinker-debaliviere.com. There are events throughout the year in Skinker-DeBaliviere which are usually held at the Gregory Freeman Park at the corner of DesPeres and Kingsbury.
Schools
The St Louis Public Elementary School for this neighborhood is Hamilton Elementary School located at 5819 Westminster Place. Langston Middle School is the SLPS for grades 6-8 and is located at 5511 Wabada Avenue. Sumner High School is the SLPS high school which is located at 4268 W Cottage Ave. The Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience is located at 450 Des Peres in the Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood. It is a SLPS magnet school for 9-1lth graders. St Louis Charter Schools (click here for a complete list of charter schools in StL) are also available for city students.
Private schools in the neighborhood include the St Roch Catholic Elementary School which is for kindergarden through 8th grade. Crossroads College Preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 is located at 500 DeBaliviere. New City School offers academics for pre-school through 6th grade. It is located at 5209 Waterman Boulevard. For a more comprehensive list of schools located in the area click here.
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