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Property Description
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN SOUTH CITY! Offering an attractive entry point into an established St. Louis neighborhood, 5224 Potomac provides an excellent opportunity to build equity and create a home tailored to your own style and needs. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow features a functional main-level floor plan, full basement, central air, level lot and a valuable detached 2-car garage. The home is ready for updating and offers an ideal canvas for an owner-occupant looking to create a home of their own or an investor seeking a value-add opportunity. The full basement provides abundant storage and additional potential, while the level backyard offers room to create an inviting outdoor space. The 2-car garage provides valuable parking, workshop space and storage that can be difficult to find at this price point. Conveniently located near neighborhood parks, shopping, dining and major South City destinations, this home offers an opportunity to get into an established neighborhood at an attractive price and make improvements over time. Bring your vision, your contractor and your ideas - with the right updates, this property has the potential to become a terrific home while building meaningful equity along the way. Property is being sold AS IS in its present condition. Seller will not provide inspections or make repairs. Cash and conventional financing only. Offers preferred on Special Sale Contract.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5224 Potomac St
General
- Price: $170,000
- Taxes: $2,498 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MARIS
- MLS ID: 26059973
- Updated: 10/5/2026
- Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 3 - South City
- County: St Louis City
- Township: St. Louis City
- Subdivision: West Kingshighway Hills
- Neighborhood: Northampton
- Cross Streets: Sublette Ave
School Information
- High School District: St. Louis City
- Elementary School: Buder Elem.
- Middle School: Long Middle Community Ed. Center
- High School: Roosevelt High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 725
- Year Built: 1949
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1076
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,687.06
- Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Interior Lot, Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,498
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: None Available
- Disclosures/Reports: Flood Plain No
- Property ID: 6083-00-0120-0
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Schools
Schools serving 5224 Potomac St
School District:St. Louis City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Buder Elementary School, St. Louis, MO 5319 Lansdowne Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Long Middle Community Ed. Center 5028 Morganford Rd, St. Louis, MO 63116 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Roosevelt High School 3230 Hartford St, St. Louis, MO 63118 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5224 Potomac St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Listed
$170,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5224 Potomac St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,498
—
$31,000
20%
2024
$2,498
20%
$25,830
—
2023
$2,084
6%
$25,830
10%
2021
$1,968
—
$23,500
—
2022
$1,971
—
$23,500
9%
2021
$1,968
22%
$21,580
14%
2018
$1,615
2%
$18,850
—
2017
$1,588
10%
$18,850
12%
2016
$1,439
10%
$16,830
—
2015
$1,305
-27%
$16,830
-22%
2019
$1,789
37%
$21,590
28%
2014
$1,308
—
$16,870
—
2013
$1,308
—
$16,870
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5224 Potomac Street, Saint Louis, MO 63139 (MLS# 26059973) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5224 Potomac Street is currently listed for $170,000 and was received on September 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 5224 Potomac Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint Louis? You can browse all Saint Louis real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

