7460 Gannon Avenue in University City MO 63130
This home is being offered for sale at $215000.
A couple of years ago one of my friends who lives about a block away from Mooney/Jackson Park in University City took his dog for a walk in the park and ran smack dab into THE Bob Dylan. Dylan was playing at The Pageant – just up the street in The Delmar Loop – and had meandered down to “take a walk in the park”.
Mooney/Jackson Park is just one of the many perks that come with living in the location of 7460 Gannon Avenue in University City (which is just a half block from the park).
The current owner can’t say enough about the value of the 7400 Gannon Association. As a matter of fact, the owner writes: This attractive block of University City is populated by an interesting mix of helpful neighbors who have come together as a group… our recent activities were a block party, a yard sale and then a “Progressive Happy Hour” in which residents visited several homes that are interesting examples of U.City architecture…” He has said to me many times “I actually know my neighbors.”
7460 Gannon Avenue is a St Louis classic brick bungalow. The current owner has updated the kitchen with custom maple cabinets and new appliances. He did a great job of maintaining the charm by adding some glass doors in some the cabinets. The windows in this room are perfect. The window over the sink catches the eastern sun and the back window and door allow the southern sun to stream in throughout the day.
Except for the kitchen, the floors are a golden hardwood. The windows are so wonderful. Most rooms enjoy natural light from 2 sides. The living room actually catches light from the north through a diamond leaded glass casement window. There are also casement windows at either end 0f the room (eastern and western exposure). The fireplace is woodburning and vintage art deco. In addition, there is a room at the back of the home with windows on 3 sides (south, east and west) – currently used as an office but also ideal as a family or play room.
7460 Gannon has a couple of more bonus room potentials. The basement is tall ceilinged. It has a walk-out and is ripe for finished if you wanted more room. But then there is another bonus which could be so much fun. There is an attic with tall ceilings also. By adding steps in the back bedroom, the sky is the limit for creating a lofty type living space. Can you picture this as a future home improvement?!? This link to a blog on attics can give you more inspiration. (I love StL bungalows.)
Not to forget – a one car garage with access from the alley has a new steel door and remotes.
The back yard is fenced. 7460 Gannon is located near Hanley and Delmar. The residents of this area love to walk. Some of them walk to the Clayton business district every day for work. Others like to just walk the area. Winslow’s Market is just east on Delmar and it has become a favorite Saturday morning breakfast hang-out for many. The Delmar Loop is only about 5 blocks away with it’s eclectic mix of entertainment, dining, art and entertainment.
In addition to Mooney/Jackson Park, U.City’s Centennial Commons with the outdoor pool and rec center are also within walking distance.University City is surrounded by academic opportunities. Washington University and Fontbonne College are on the southern border. St. Louis University is just to the east and UMSL is just to the north. This home is in the Jackson Park Elementary University City School. There are a host of other elementary and higher education private schools in the vicinity.
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