3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1-car garage, priced at $625,000
4496 Laclede Avenue is a fee simple townhome with 2728 s.f. of above-grade living space and 275 s.f. in the lower level (source is the city tax records).
It is located within 2 blocks of the Barnes Medical Complex and Forest Park. It is also within two blocks of Cortex.
This townhome was built in 1981 and has a hint of contemporary feel and the warmth of hardwood floors on the main level. The kitchen has large casement windows (north-facing). The appliances are stainless. There is a new induction electric range. The cabinets are updated and plentiful.
The main floor is open and has hardwood. The spacious living room leads out to a private patio. There is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The dining room is also very spacious and open to the kitchen.
The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a laundry area. The primary bedroom has an updated bath with a shower. There are his-and-hers organized closets. There is also plenty of space for a sitting area and/or office. It has a small balcony for the fidgety one who needs to step outside in the middle of the night.
Another advantage of 4496 Laclede Avenue is the parking. This townhome includes a one-car tuck-under garage in the back and then has a tandem parking spot in front of the garage. In addition, the entire block is protected parking during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by permit only. The permits are $12.50/year. The permits are only available to homeowners and businesses on the block. Each homeowner is allowed one permit per registered vehicle and two guest passes. To purchase the permits or get more information, contact Park Central Development.
There is also a lower-level family room that has a row of windows, so plenty of northern light. Then don’t forget the one-car garage.
The 4400 block of Laclede has been newsworthy. It has recorded its own restrictive deed agreement. This agreement was recorded in 1976 in conjunction with the homeowners on the street and Washington University to encourage stabilization of the neighborhood. The main feature in the agreement is the restriction of rentals. The agreement has turned out to be a cohesive tool for the neighborhood. The fee is $150/year. A copy of the agreement is available online.
Location
4494 Laclede Avenue is in the heart of the Central West End, which is a century old neighborhood located conveniently located in the central corridor of St. Louis City. The Central West End is eclectic, cosmopolitan, and “bohemian-chicâ€. It is pedestrian friendly and continues to be a favorite neighborhood for dining, entertainment, and shopping. The area is bordered on the west by the award-winning Forest Park, which is only a 2 block walk from 4489 Laclede Avenue.
According to walkscore.com it is very walkable with a score of 81 and also very bikeable with a score of 61, and flat as a pancake. The commute by car to downtown is 10 minutes. It’s easy to take in a Cardinal ball game or take friends and family to the newly updated Gateway Arch via Metrolink. The Metrolink stop is .3 miles from the condo.
In addition to the many restaurants, there are now two grocery stores within walking distance. Straub’s is a family-owned St. Louis grocery chain since 1901, and Whole Foods moved in recently and is just two blocks away. Northwest Coffee Shop is just a block away.
The Cortex Innovation Center, a vibrant 200-acre innovation hub and technology district, is within 3 blocks. Ikea is a short walk to the east.
Due to the architectural styles in the Central West End, walking is a pleasure for sure. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is about 4 blocks from 4489 Laclede Avenue and is listed on TripAdvisor as the #2 attraction in St. Louis.
A side view of the exterior of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Schools
There is not a shortage of high quality schools in the CWE.  The Metro Academic and Classical High School, a St. Louis Public School Magnet School, is located at 4015 McPherson Ave on the eastern edge of the CWE.  Metro ranked number 1 in the state of Missouri in 2013.  Also located in the CWE is the new St. Louis the King Elementary School.  This school includes grades kindergarten through grade 8 and is open to any child.  It is located on the campus of the Basilica.  Click here for a list of more schools located in the Central West End.
New City School is located at 5209 Waterman. It includes children from age three through 6th grade. Crossroads College Preparatory School at 500 DeBaliviere accommodates grades 7th through 12th. St. Louis University High School, a Jesuit high school for boys, was founded in 1818. It educates young men from 9th through 12th grades. It is located at 4970 Oakland Avenue (Go Billikens!).To determine which St. Louis Public School is close to your home, call (314) 633-5200. This guide from SLPS is also helpful in making the all important decision of schools and neighborhoods.
