7221 Balson Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63130
About This Home
Located in the heart of University City, this well-maintained 4-family property is a fantastic investment opportunity with strong rental appeal. Each spacious unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a comfortable living room, separate dining room, and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. Tenants also enjoy private washer/dryer hookups and dedicated storage space in the basement. Additional highlights include a 4-car garage located in the rear of the property, newer AC units, new electrical 2025, all new plumbing and PEX to all units and newer roof. Located near highway access and an unbeatable location just minutes from The Delmar Loop, offering endless dining, shopping, and entertainment options nearby. Whether you’re looking to expand your portfolio or owner-occupy while generating income, this versatile multi-family property is full of potential.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Flat
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Apartment Style
- Property subType: Multi Family,Apartment
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Finished area above ground: 4,256
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,256
- Total interior livable area: 4,256 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 17J210886
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Lot size: 6,198 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Covered,Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Missouri Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,033 | $36,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $471 | $5,652 |
| Property Taxes | $569 | $6,828 |
| Electricity | $325 | $3,900 |
| Total | $4,398 | $52,776 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Missouri FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Listed for sale | $599,900 |
| 2016-08-05 | Sold | -- |
| 2016-05-17 | Sold | -- |
| 2016-03-24 | Pending sale | $335,000 |
| 2016-03-23 | Listed for sale | $335,000 |
| 2014-10-06 | Listing removed | $800 |
| 2014-05-13 | Price change | $800 |
| 2014-04-15 | Listed for rent | $900 |
| 2013-07-30 | Sold | -- |
| 2013-04-28 | Price change | $259,000 |
| 2013-01-19 | Listed for sale | $279,000 |
| 2010-04-28 | Sold | -- |
| 2010-02-11 | Price change | $274,900 |
| 2010-01-09 | Listed for sale | $284,900 |
| 2009-11-10 | Listing removed | $274,900 |
| 2009-10-09 | Listed for sale | $274,900 |
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