1605 Missouri Avenue, St Louis, MO 63104

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 5,727 sqft

Property Description

Circa 1896 A rare opportunity & timeless elegance await in sought after Lafayette Square. Built by architect Ernst Janssen in Romanesque style this stately estate is one of only a handful of homes overlooking beloved Lafayette Park. On a grand corner lot, with mature landscaping & curved drive leading to the covered & pillared stone side entry. From the towering turret to the arched architectural entryway, its grand stature and timeless elegance is unparalleled. Welcomed through a fabulous foyer, the sweeping stairwell leads to a wall of stunning stained glass that illuminates the central corridor & leads to the expansive third floor rotunda. An entertainer’s dream from parlor to formal dining room w/ built-ins, to custom cabinetry & butler’s pantry in the well appointed kitchen. The spacious salon/lounge is the place for gathering with friends and family. Plus the formal dining room awaits when you want to entertain with style. From the first level parlor & living & dining areas a second stairwell lends access outside & to the upper level bedrooms & 2 full baths. Bay & bent glass windows, bold elements are warm &breathtaking throughout. The testament to detail is unparalleled at every turn including rare round radiators, detailed wood panel walls & fireplaces with original iron covers, tile, mirrors & mantles. Inlay & parquet grace three levels of wooden floors. Built-in cabinetry & closets maintain original hinges, mirrors & craftsmanship. Original elements of pocket doors, restored millwork, elegant fireplaces & original light fixtures remain. All the bells & whistles of modern living & style are drenched in timeless detail. Meticulously maintained, the architectural bones of this brick beauty are for the ages. Now is your opportunity to realize your dweller dreams of life on the park in the heart of the one & only Lafayette Square.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 7, 2026 at 1:16AM

Listing Office:

RedKey Realty Leaders Circa : 314-352-5200

MLS ID:

26035592

Interior

• General: BookcasesBuilt-in FeaturesButler PantryCenter Hall FloorplanChandelierCoffered Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingCustom CabinetryEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsHistoric MillworkNatural WoodworkPantrySeparate DiningSeparate ShowerSpecial MillworkStorageTubTwo Story Entrance FoyerWorkshop/Hobby Area
• Appliances: Electric CooktopGas CooktopDishwasherDisposalExhaust FanElectric OvenRefrigeratorWall OvenWater HeaterTankless Water Heater
• Laundry: 2nd FloorLaundry Room
• Basement: 8 ft + PourBathroomFullInterior EntryUnfinished
• Flooring: TileWood
• A/C: Attic FanCeiling Fan(s)Central AirDualElectricZoned
• Heating: Forced AirNatural GasZoned
• Fireplace: BasementBedroomDecorativeDenDining RoomLiving RoomOtherMaster BedroomFireplaceFireplaces: 7

Exterior

• General: Entry Steps/StairsGardenLighting
• Style: Historic
• Other Structures: PorchRear PorchPatioSide Porch
• Parking: Additional ParkingAsphaltDrivewayOff StreetParking PadPrivateParking spaces: 4

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• Windows: Bay Window(s)BlindsStained GlassStorm Window(s)Window TreatmentsWood Frames
• General: BrickStoneThree Or MoreStone

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• Originating MLS: maris2
• School District: St. Louis City
• County: St Louis City

Lot

• Zoning: C. B. 2139 MISSOURI60 FT 6 1/4 IN X 140 FTFUNKHAUSER ADDNLOT 42 & N PT LOT 43BD N BY WHITTEMORE PL2139-00-0130-0
• View: CityGardenNeighborhoodPark/Greenbelt
• Fencing: Partial

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected220 VoltsAmeren
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: maris2
• Ownership: Private