6808 Corbitt Avenue St Louis MO 63130
- Now offered at $110,000.00
- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
6808 Corbitt Avenue in University City MO sits on a double lot on a quiet one-way street. It has the ambiance of a sweet and modest cottage and the charm of a century home. The original pine floors on the first floor are a focal point in the open and flexible floor plan.
The front room is currently set up as the dining room. The built-in shelves are perfect for displaying glassware and china. The access to the front porch makes it so inviting to have an after-dinner drink while enjoying the evening breezes on a St Louis evening.
The kitchen has been updated and has a large pantry. The kitchen door leads to the back deck and overlooks a charming English-style garden. In the back and side yard are 3 rosebushes, one climbing rose, lilies, daffodils, a lilac bush (love that spring aroma), a yucca, a mape tree, a cherry tree, 2 redbud trees, 2 catalpa trees, and 2 hibiscus and more. The back alley is lined with zebra grass, a berberis bush, 2 beauty bushes and a cardinal vine on the east side fence. The front yard also has a Star Magnolia, hostas, 2 Euonymus “burning bushes”, an American holly bush and 2 Rhododendrons.
The current owners have made the most
of this double lot by creating many pleasant outdoor spaces. The patio is under the shade of a cherry tree and houses a hammock. There is a picnic table for some lemonade parties. The yard is partially fenced. There is a 2 car parking pad off the alley.
There are perennials planted throughout the yard. The side yard has a large level area that is ideal for croquet, badminton or a friendly game of soccer for the youngsters.
6808 Corbitt Avenue underwent a renovation about 15 years ago. At that time a second bathroom was added and the first floor bathroom was updated. The windows on the first floor were replaced with thermal vinyl windows. The hvac is zoned between the first floor and second floor. The current owners installed a new roof in 2014.
Even though there isn’t a garage, there is a nice concrete parking pad for 2 cars off the alley. This space could also double as a patio for a party or a spot to shoot some hoops.
This home has zoned heating and cooling. The utilities are quite affordable.
LOCATION
6808 Corbitt Avenue is located in the north eastern portion of University City. It is on a quiet one way street. The area is within walking distance of a grocery store and is a healthy walk to the Delmar Loop for entertainment. One can easily bike to Forest Park and walk to University City’s recreation center and pool at Heman Park/Centennial Commons.
6808 Corbitt Avenue is in St Louis County in the municipality of University City. University City is recognized as a community of diversity in housing stock and peoples. This article gives a glimpse into the area.
Being close to public transportation is becoming more and more important in our society. In addition to the double lot for his garden, having public transit nearby was another strong attraction for the current owner of 6808 Corbitt Avenue. There are bus lines to Washington University, Clayton and Maplewood (#2 Red, Green Line, 91 Olive and 94 Page). There are 2 Metrolink stops nearby – the MLR Metrolink Red Line and the MLB Metrolink Blue Line.
SCHOOLS
University City comes by its name rightfully. There are four universities nearby: University of Missouri St Louis, Washington University, Fontbonne College and St Louis University.
Pershing Elementary is the University City school for 6808 Corbitt. It is one of the newest facilities in the district. Click here for more information on the University City Public School District. Click here for a list of private schools in the University City neighborhood.
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