CLOSED: 3524 Halliday in Tower Grove East

Oh happy day...

... gorgeous historic Halliday closed escrow today. The Seller got a whopping 50k above list with no financing or inspection contingency attached.  YES!

Ready for the best part? This is what they are trading this beauty in for. A stunning 250-year-old East Coast hobby farm that is nestled on 7 acres. We have been planning, strategizing, and pondering this big move for years. I am so happy for this family and am honored that they chose me to help! Congratulations and thank you, Team Halliday. Manifestation at its best.

Just Listed: 3524 Halliday in Tower Grove East

Hello, handsome! Hey, St. Louis- I just listed this spectacular historic Tower Grove East home. Circa 1903, 3524 Halliday Avenue sits on a highly desirable street, merely a 1/2 block from Tower Grove Park and the South Grand goodies. It boasts 3 levels of striking original architectural goodies, lush and private outdoor space, and transitional square footage ideal for the modern family. $375,000 and pristine, friends! 

Showings start on Friday. MLS: 21020629 

 

More info, floorplans, photos: https://www.aryeo.com/.../3524-halliday-ave-st.../branded

Under Contract: 5014 Parker Ave in South City

Craving gingerbread?

This lovely 1930’s brick bungalow popped up on the market yesterday to dozens of frenzied showings. Last night, my Buyers duked it out with competition and we got it! YES. This historic beauty, packed with original architectural goodies, closes escrow at the end of the month. 

A warm congratulations to the S clan for contracting this beauty and a sincere thank you to wonderful B and T for their kind referral. You guys are the best!❤️

If you are contemplating a 2021 move, the time to start strategizing is NOW, friends.  Need advice or someone to bounce ideas off of?  Curious about what your house is worth?  Need more space or a home office or more room for at-home-learning?  Seeking a quiet weekend retreat outside of the city?  I can help, let's connect!

Hubba hubba, hello gorgeous stained glass!

Nothing says “Wakey, wakey rise and shine” like...  

...morning light filtered through a breathtaking 1925 stained glass window in pristine condition. 

 Now that is my type of headboard!

Historic Eye Candy in South City...

 

Whether it is your personal preference or not, one must appreciate a perfectly maintained 1911 powder room with all of the original architectural goodies in pristine condition. 110 years old never looked so good.✨❤️

When the past greets the present...

Showing and selling historic homes as a Realtor is always a fun adventure of matchmaking the past with the present. Some things are left behind intentionally, while others are just that... left behind. In the basement of a vacant 1926 South City bungalow, he remains... 

 

Haunting. What’s your story, sir?

CLOSED: 515 Newport Avenue in Webster Groves

Thanksgiving week excitement! 

My amazing Buyers closed this gorgeous historic Webster beauty just in time for Thanksgiving. This dynamic duo was an absolute pleasure to work with from day one and I am incredibly happy for them. 

 Congrats and thank you, Team Newport, and a warm thank you to my friends J and F for their generous referral. am so blessed in work and life to be surrounded by wonderfully supportive people.❤️

Under Contract: 515 Newport Avenue in Webster Groves

1932 never looked so good... 

The exciting news just rolled in that my fabulous buyers contracted this Webster Groves beauty with historic curb appeal for DAYS!  If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught a little peek of the stunning original woodwork over the weekend.

Excuse my muffled "mask voice"- Covid safety first.  Regardless, PRISTINE.

Lovely new (to them) home for a wonderful couple... this gem closes escrow in 4 short weeks. Congrats, Team Newport! I am so very excited for you.

Old House Love!

 In historic homes, the true beauty is always in the details...

Hello, Tuesday!

Into the woods...

Nenonen "social distance heaven" came in the form of a rustic 125 old log cabin tucked away on 265 acres of private land this week.  We traded masks and bleach wipes for ATV rides in the walnut groves, fields of wildflowers, hikes beneath the mighty pines, dips in the spring-fed lake, bonfire fun, architectural goodies...

 

 ...and true solitude that only unplugged nature can provide from the challenges of 2020. 

Nature heals, at least for the Nenonens. A perfect life pause to enjoy one another and the tail end of Summer before it is back to school. ❤️

Peek at my day...

Pristine 1921 untouched original woodwork in Richmond Heights?

 Spectacular! 100 years old never looked so good?! *swoon*

Under Contract: #2347 Goodale Avenue in 63114

Wow, it has been a busy week for me!  As a Midwest Realtor enters 1st quarter, you never know what you are going to get as our weather is unpredictable and the Buyer pool can take several weeks to reengage after the holidays.  I always encourage Sellers to proceed with caution in January.

Not in 2020!  This is my second listing this week to sell within days.  Gorgeous Goodale was "no show" until Sunday morning, and after an exciting whirlwind 72 hours of showings and negotiation... SOLD!  Yippee! 

Obviously, this home is lovely and practically sells itself, but my clients are the true testament to this fast and profitable turnover.  I sold the K family this home just a few years ago and it was beautiful then, but their improvements took it to the next level.  Thank you for your trust, friendship, and repeat business, K family.  

People tend to come into your life in funny ways, and this holds very true in my industry.  I met the K family while sitting a very quiet open house almost 2 decades ago and we bonded immediately.  This is the 4th time that I have had the privilege to represent them over the last 18+ years of my career, and their loyalty means the world to me. Wonderful people, great friends, contagious postive energy that I so very much appreciate!

Congrats to the K duo... their 1948 Cape Cod closes escrow in a month.

In St. Louis and ready to make a move? The 2020 market is in FULL-EFFECT!  My listings are selling as fast as I can get them on the MLS,  friends.  This is the year!  Let's connect...

Iowa College tours, historic estates!

College Tour Summer 2019 continues in Casa de Nenonen as our youngest nears closer to his Senior year.  Back to school in 2 weeks!

I have mentioned numerous times here on the blog over the years that I earned my real estate license while my youngest was in utero.  The older he gets?  There is no doubt that the love for historic architecture is in his blood! Hence, the perfect finale to his Iowa college tours? A tour of the lovely Salisbury Estate in Des Moines...

Built in 1923 by Carl Weeks, the inventor of foundation makeup, the estate was modeled after this beauty...

The handsome 14th century King's House in Salisbury, England. 

The original projected budget for the Week estate started at $150,000... but ended with the final cost of a whopping 3 million. It is a spectacular blend of architectural styles and interesting salvaged architectural goodies from all over the world.  I highly recommend a visit to the museum if ever in the Des Moines area.❤️

A teeny peek at our tour...

Learn more about the history of the estate here...

As far as my boy goes...

While it has been fun times exploring the country with him this summer in pursuit of his dream college, now the choice is up to him!  We shall see.

NITTY GRITTY:

Salisbury House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone:(515) 274-1777

Web: https://salisburyhouse.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salisburyhousedsm 

They say that the devil is in the details...

If loving this late 19th century Frenchtown architectural goodness is wrong... 

...I don’t want to be right. Swoon. 😍

Under Contract: 435 South Elm in Webster Groves

I adore a good love story! My Buyers stumbled in to this historic Webster Groves home yesterday and immediately knew. After an evening of negotiation, I received the accepted contract at 5:30 this AM.  Yippee!  What a terrific start to a new week.  🏡❤️

This home epitomizes classic 1902 charm from the wraparound porch and pristine pocket doors to the pink stained glass transom and the dreamy peaked walk-up attic! 

A quick peek at some of the architectural goodies...

This beauty closes escrow in November.  A warm congratulations to the fabulous F duo for a fresh start in gorgeous historic Webster.

If you are in St. Louis and contemplating a move, the market is still strong and moving with plentiful inventory and falling prices.  It is a GREAT time to be a Buyer. Let's connect...

CLOSED: #4764 Hannover Avenue in 63123

Hannover closed escrow today and there are big plans ahead for this cute 1914 South County brick bungalow foreclosure! A sincere congratulations and THANK YOU to my investor Buyers, the C family! 🍾🏡🎉

In St. Louis and considering an investment property?  Let's connect! 

Under Contract: #4764 Hannover Avenue in 63123

My client just contracted this handsome South County traditional brick bungalow foreclosure, circa 1914...

Isn't it cute?  It is clean as a whistle and boasts over 1600 sq ft of goodies, including the stunning 100+ year old original woodwork in UNTOUCHED pristine condition.  This beauty closes escrow in 2 short weeks and what an awesome buy my client got!  

A sincere congratulations and THANK you to the C family for their business, and to the wonderful Z family for their client referral. 💓  I truly appreciate your confidence and trust!

In St. Louis and considering an investment property?  Let's connect! 

Spring in Historic St. Charles

Late 19th century Victorians and bearded irises... 

...my morning Springtime eye candy in the St. Charles Historic District. 😍

Peek At My Morning

The only thing better than a house with great natural light? One where it is filtered by 100 yr old stained glass...

Just for Fun: Gotta love that St. Louis brick!

On a South city street where many of the historic brick homes look similar, you my lovely...

...stand out in the crowd!✨ 

Check out those dormers! Aren’t the architectural details intricate and special, friends?