2008 Rutger Street, St Louis

$1,200,000

4 Beds
3½ Baths
4,315 Sqft
.14 Acre
2 Garages

*Entered for Comparable purposes* A rare Lafayette Square offering where historic character, grand proportions, and an exceptional outdoor setting come together. Set on a double lot in one of St. Louis’ most beloved historic and walkable neighborhoods, this striking late-19th-century residence delivers the architectural presence you hope to find in a historic home, paired with thoughtful updates for modern living.

Inside, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two living areas, a mud room, and an impressive collection of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Original charm is complemented by refinished and restored details, while functional gas fireplaces in the parlor and second-floor den add warmth and ambiance. The third-floor primary suite features newly installed hardwood floors, and the second-floor guest bedrooms have new carpet. Custom doors, restored windows, repaired plaster, and fresh paint throughout multiple living spaces and bedrooms further enhance the home.

Outdoor living is truly exceptional. Two decks and a private rooftop with downtown St. Louis and Gateway Arch views, while the expansive private grounds offer an outdoor kitchen, custom fire pit, multiple gathering areas, brick pathways, and professionally redesigned landscaping. The grounds are designed for everything from quiet mornings to memorable entertaining.

The detached two-car garage is a destination of its own, with access from both the street and yard, insulation, an indoor basketball hoop, and new garage doors and keypads. Practical improvements continue throughout the property, including a new third-floor roof, parapet wall, gutters and gutter guards; new water heater; new third-floor air-conditioning unit; updated thermostat; irrigation back-flow pump; security system updates; and a new range/oven. Ten windows, side windows, and stained glass have been restored while balcony flooring, railings, doors, and frames have also received attention.

Recent 2026 work includes repaired plaster and fresh paint in the exercise room, bedrooms, second-floor living room, third-floor primary, and first-floor parlor/living room. Every improvement has been thoughtfully undertaken while preserving the distinctive character that makes this home so special.

Bold without being showy, sophisticated yet inviting, this is a home made for living, entertaining, and enjoying everything Lafayette Square has to offer. With its remarkable double-lot setting, architectural character, spectacular rooftop views, extraordinary garage, and beautifully designed grounds, this is an opportunity that is truly difficult to replicate.

Essential Information
MLS® #26055758
Price$1,200,000
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3.50
Full Baths3
Half Baths1
Square Footage4,315
Acres0.14
Year Built1885
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
StatusPending
Community Information
Address2008 Rutger Street
Area2 - Central East
SubdivisionHoppes
CitySt Louis
CountySt Louis City
StateMO
Zip Code63104
Amenities
UtilitiesCable Available
# of Garages2
Interior
HeatingZoned
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceYes
# of Fireplaces2
Has BasementYes
BasementUnfinished
Exterior
Lot DescriptionBack Yard
ConstructionBrick
School Information
DistrictSt. Louis City
ElementarySigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
MiddleFanning Middle Community Ed.
HighVashon High
Listing Details
OfficeReal Broker LLC
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