For Sale By Owner · $889,000
University City, Missouri
An Expansive Mid-Century Ranch on Nearly Half an Acre
Priced fairly and intentionally. Offered directly by owners under no pressure to sell.
Welcome Home
Indulge in a luxurious lifestyle in this University City home, nestled in a serene, park-like setting and conveniently located near Clayton and I-70. This expansive ranch-style residence offers 8,006 total square feet, including a fully finished lower level — a rare combination of ample space and practicality.
With 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, office spaces, play areas, exercise rooms, 2 full kitchens, a screened porch, spacious patio, and a 3-car garage, every room has been considered.
The main floor encompasses 5 bedrooms — including a primary suite with sitting room and office — plus 3.5 baths, living room, dining room, family room, a generously sized eat-in kitchen, and a laundry/mudroom. The second floor features a 6th bedroom or private office.
The impressive finished lower level includes a spacious rec room with an exercise platform (currently used as an at-home studio), a second kitchen opening to a family room, two half baths, and a second laundry area. Outside, the property boasts an extra-large landscaped lot with both expansive open spaces and a tranquil private garden.
Whether you envision a grand family residence, a live/work headquarters for a creative business, or a large-group hospitality property, few homes in St. Louis offer this combination of scale, flexibility, and location.
Flexibility by Design
8,006 square feet, two kitchens, seven baths, and a lower level unlike anything else on the market — this home adapts to how you live and work.
Five main-floor bedrooms, a primary suite with private sitting room, formal and casual living spaces, and a finished lower level built for movie nights, play, and fitness. Room for every generation under one roof — including in-law potential with the full second kitchen.
The 3,655 sq ft lower level was purpose-used as a full media production office: a 36-foot rec room with raised studio platform and multi-monitor workstation, acoustic treatment, a 25 × 47 flex space, second kitchen, shower room, and its own laundry. Run a production company, podcast network, or creative agency from home — with the entire main floor left over for living.
With 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, two full kitchens, and space to sleep up to 20 guests, this home operated as a successful short-term rental in 2023, commanding up to $1,000/night for large-group stays. A rare turnkey opportunity at this scale minutes from Clayton, Washington University, and Forest Park. Booking history available to qualified buyers. Buyers should verify current University City short-term rental regulations.
Recent Updates
The Particulars
Under $205 per above-grade square foot — exceptional value for University City.
Explore
Custom cabinetry, solid-surface counters, double oven, gas cooktop, stainless appliances, pantry, ceramic tile, built-in desk area, bay window over the counter.
Wood floors, statement wallpaper, opens to living room through arched entry.
Wood floors, arched niche, room for a grand piano, dark crown molding.
Parquet floors, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, built-in bookcases, skylight, ring pendant, atrium doors to the outdoors.
Gallery-style tiled foyer with double coat closets, designer wallpaper, arched openings into the living spaces.
Vaulted tray ceiling, oversized windows, attached sitting room/office, walk-in closet, double-sink full bath, whirlpool tub, separate shower, makeup vanity with Hollywood lighting.
Corner built-in desk with floating shelf — ideal teen suite or work-from-home.
With built-in desk / study area.
Generous secondary bedroom with ample light.
Flexible fifth main-floor bedroom.
Screened, vaulted wood ceiling, opens to patio.
Ceramic tile, utility sink, full cabinetry, second dishwasher hookup, direct access to garage and exterior.
Photography
Placeholder tiles — professional photography will be dropped in here.
The Blueprint
Total square footage and dimensions are estimates.
Grounds
An extra-large 0.42-acre landscaped corner lot anchored by mature trees. A private garden. An expansive concrete patio ringed by raised planter walls. A screened porch beneath a shingle roofline. A sprawling level lawn kept lush by in-ground sprinklers.
The Setting
A walkable, tree-lined neighborhood minutes from Clayton's business district, with quick access to I-70 and I-170.
Visit In Person
Offered directly by the owners — priced fairly and intentionally at $889,000. Serious inquiries are warmly welcomed; schedule your private walkthrough today.
Frequently Asked
The owners priced this home deliberately — below its 2024 list price — while having since completed a full $45,000 roof replacement (2023), new water heater, and new dishwashers. It is priced to reflect fair market value, and the owners are under no pressure to sell.