1956 Baker Ave, E Saint Louis, IL, 62207
About This Home
Opportunity knocks at 1956 Baker Avenue in East St. Louis. This 2-story frame home sits on a 0.14-acre lot and comes equipped with central air — a feature that adds immediate comfort and value. Whether you're an investor looking for your next rental or flip, or a buyer ready to put in some work and build equity, this property delivers solid bones at an accessible price point. Bring your vision and make it your own. Exterior showing (curb viewing) only. NO inside showings available, no more inside pictures available. No contingencies will be accepted. Cash sale only. Sold "where is and as is" No Survey or Keys Provided. Interior Access for Home Inspections Will Not Be Granted. Listing Information May Not Be Accurate. Buyers Must Do Their Own Due Diligence to Verify Number of Beds, Baths, Square Footage, Room Sizes, Lot Size & Any Other Property Details. Photos, Marketing Comments, and Due Diligence Items are Provided for Guidance Purposes Only. By Making an Offer on This Property, the Buyer Represents They Have Independently Verified All Information and Have Made the Decision to Make an Offer Based Upon Their Own Investigation.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area above ground: 560
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 560
- Total interior livable area: 560 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0124.0430017
- Special condition: Listing As Is
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Level
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 Illinois 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 | $50 | $600 |
| Home Insurance * | $19 | $228 |
| Property Taxes | $15 | $180 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $214 | $2,568 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $10,000 |
| 2026-05-30 | Listed for sale | $12,000 |
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