5231 Lotus Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63113
About This Home
Excellent opportunity to acquire a high-yield duplex with immediate income and massive upside. The upper unit is occupied by a stable, month-to-month resident paying $710 per month, providing instant cash flow from day one while allowing total flexibility for future adjustments. With comparable market rents sitting around $1,050 per month per unit, this property offers a strong, proven value-add runway. The lower unit is currently vacant and ready for updates, presenting the perfect canvas for investors looking to renovate, force appreciation, and maximize equity. This property is being sold As-is. Seller will do no repairs or warranties. Perfect for buy-and-hold investors, portfolio builders, or rehabbers looking for their next project in a high-demand rental pocket. Cash or conventional financing preferred. Buyer to verify all information, including rents, square footage, schools and property details.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,106
- Total interior livable area: 2,106 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 45050007400
- Special condition: Standard
Lot
- Lot size: 4,351 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Covered spaces: 1
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
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 | $303 | $3,636 |
| Home Insurance * | $341 | $4,092 |
| Property Taxes | $51 | $612 |
| Electricity | $160 | $1,929 |
| Total | $855 | $10,260 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $49,900 |
| 2026-08-05 | Price change | $54,900 |
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $60,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Pending sale | $60,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Listed for sale | $60,000 |
| 2024-06-06 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-05-02 | Price change | $78,000 |
| 2024-04-13 | Price change | $80,000 |
| 2024-04-02 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2024-03-22 | Pending sale | $85,000 |
| 2024-03-05 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2024-02-08 | Pending sale | $85,000 |
| 2024-02-05 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2022-07-06 | Sold | -- |
| 2022-07-06 | Pending sale | $75,000 |
| 2022-06-09 | Contingent | $75,000 |
| 2022-06-06 | Listed for sale | $75,000 |
| 2002-10-29 | Sold | -- |
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