




2618 Melrose Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
About This Home
Contemporary mid-century ranch with Endless Possibilities! Situated on a spacious ½ acre lot in an excellent neighborhood, this unique home offers timeless style, character, and room to make it your own. Step inside to an open floor plan featuring the living room, dining area, and kitchen, highlighted by vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and abundant natural light. The living room showcases a cozy fireplace with insert, creating a warm focal point for the space. You’ll love the charm of the hardwood floors and original built-in dresser, vanity, and desk found in the bedrooms, adding authentic mid-century appeal. The partially finished lower level offers even more living space with a family room, office, additional room currently used as a bedroom, plus storage. A second toilet is already in place, along with an uninstalled fiberglass shower stall—ready for your future second bath project. Outside, situated on over half an acre in an excellent neighborhood, enjoy the convenience of an oversized attached 2-car carport, a small fenced area for pets, and an above-ground pool for summer fun. If you’ve been searching for a home with personality, space, and opportunity, this one is worth a look!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick,Cedar,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Sleeping Area
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Bedroom2
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Family Room
- Level: Lower
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Dining/Living Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Window features: Insulated Windows,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Insert,Living Room,Masonry,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 972
- Finished area above ground: 1,367
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,339
- Total interior livable area: 2,339 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 159070025002000000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 0.55 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 112 x 213
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport,Covered,Off Street,Carport
- Covered spaces: 2
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
