1908 California Ave

1,416 Sq. Ft.
$162 / Sq. Ft.
1,416
Sq. Ft.
$162
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1908 California, a beautiful home with historic charm and a welcoming vibe! This beauty is located in the sought after neighborhood of Fox Park. The first thing you will notice is that incredible ceiling height! This home features a living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen with plenty of cabinetry (and all appliances stay with the home), and a half bath on the 1st floor. That half bath on the 1st floor is a must-have, and rare in these historic homes. The second floor boasts a large...Welcome to 1908 California, a beautiful home with historic charm and a welcoming vibe! This beauty is located in the sought after neighborhood of Fox Park. The first thing you will notice is that incredible ceiling height! This home features a living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen with plenty of cabinetry (and all appliances stay with the home), and a half bath on the 1st floor. That half bath on the 1st floor is a must-have, and rare in these historic homes. The second floor boasts a large main bedroom, two other bedrooms, and a full bath. There is classic hardwood flooring throughout the home. Off the kitchen is an amazing deck with a pergola, and in the back yard is a built-in fire pit just perfect for those friend and family gatherings! Fox Park offers an active community garden just blocks away, and great restaurants such as Little Fox and Lona's Lil Eats. The centralized location of this home is close to Soulard and the Grove for your nightlife and dining needs, Downtown for your sporting needs, and also close to Tower Grove Park and Forest Park for those bike rides or walks. City Occupancy has already been granted, and the HVAC is new, so no worries there! Schedule a showing and check it out!
  1. Listed by Joe Bobnick • Garcia Properties

Property Details for 1908 California Avenue

Architectural Style
Historic,Traditional
Waterfront
No
Cross Street
Russell Avenue
LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 02:49 PM

Property Details for 1908 California Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #26005615
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$2,318 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1893
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,515 SF
CountySt. Louis Independent City

Location

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Building Information for 1908 California Avenue

Stories-Year Built1893Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,515 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,314 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,121

Property Taxes

$193

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1908 California Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: St Louis
  • County Or Parish: St Louis City
  • Latitude: 38.61318
  • Longitude: -90.225721
  • Neighborhood: Fox Park
  • Postal Code: 63104
  • State Or Province: MO
  • Sub division Name: Allens Add
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 1318-00-0420-0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,318.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
Owner
  • Township: St. Louis City
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street
  • Parking Total: 0.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hodgen Elem.
  • High School: Roosevelt High
  • High School District: St. Louis City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fanning Middle Community Ed.
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1416.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0348
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16x102
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1515.89
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1416.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Available: Lead Based Paint
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Photos Count: 36
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain No,Lead Paint,Occupancy Permit Required,See Seller's Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Roof: Flat, Membrane
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Decorative, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Historic Millwork, Separate Dining, Solid Surface Countertop(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 6

Property History for 1908 California Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26005615

$230,000—
Dec 23, 2025

Withdrawn

MARIS #25073380

$230,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Withdrawn

MARIS #25072274

$237,999—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25072274

$237,999—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25073380

$237,999—
Oct 15, 2025

Withdrawn

MARIS #25057845

$262,900—
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MARIS #25057845

$269,900—
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MARIS #25057845

$162,900—
Sep 16, 2025

Price Change

MARIS #25057845

$269,900—
Aug 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25057845

$279,900—
Mar 22, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #619205359

$159,000

+0.6% / yr

Mar 22, 2018

Closed

MARIS #18002827

$159,000—
Feb 13, 2018

Pending

MARIS #18002827

—
Jan 20, 2018

Price Change

MARIS #18002827

$169,000—
Jan 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

MARIS #18002827

$159,000—
Mar 7, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #152253981

$148,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26005615

$230,000
12/23/2025

Withdrawn

MARIS #25073380

$230,000
10/30/2025

Withdrawn

MARIS #25072274

$237,999
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25072274

$237,999
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25073380

$237,999
10/15/2025

Withdrawn

MARIS #25057845

$262,900
10/07/2025

Price Change

MARIS #25057845

$269,900
10/07/2025

Price Change

MARIS #25057845

$162,900
09/16/2025

Price Change

MARIS #25057845

$269,900
08/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25057845

$279,900
03/22/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #619205359

$159,000

+0.6% / yr

03/22/2018

Closed

MARIS #18002827

$159,000
02/13/2018

Pending

MARIS #18002827

—
01/20/2018

Price Change

MARIS #18002827

$169,000
01/20/2018

Listed (Active)

MARIS #18002827

$159,000
03/07/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #152253981

$148,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1908 California Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$990Additions$29,270Total$30,260
Tax Record2025$2,505 ($209 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,416 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,416 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,506 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1893ZoningCCountySAINT LOUIS CITYAPN131800-04200

Schools near 1908 California Avenue

This home is within St. Louis City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hodgen Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Long Middle Community Ed. Center
Public6 to 8

Roosevelt High School
Public9 to 12

Mckinley Classical Leadership Academy
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1908 California Avenue is a single family home for sale in St. Louis, MO 63104. This property was listed for sale on February 2, 2026 by Garcia Properties, it's currently listed at $230,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on March 22, 2018. This listing's school district is St. Louis City School District. Nearby schools include Hodgen Elementary School, Long Middle Community Ed. Center and Roosevelt High School. 1908 California Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,416 sqft single family home built in 1893.

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