40 Upper Ladue Rd

Ladue, MO 63124

$3,100,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5,346 Sq. Ft.
$580 / Sq. Ft.
5,346
Sq. Ft.
$580
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/24/25
Closed 11/24/25

Description

The Kohn House, a modernist masterwork designed by noted architect Carl Safe in 1974, is nestled into 2.38 private acres in one of Ladue’s most prestigious enclaves. The three-level home clad in redwood siding boasts over 5,000 square feet of living space and embodies harmony between architecture and nature, combining timeless design with modern comfort. The initial turn up the long driveway provides a dramatic approach that reveals the quiet confidence of the residence — broad horizontal lines,...The Kohn House, a modernist masterwork designed by noted architect Carl Safe in 1974, is nestled into 2.38 private acres in one of Ladue’s most prestigious enclaves. The three-level home clad in redwood siding boasts over 5,000 square feet of living space and embodies harmony between architecture and nature, combining timeless design with modern comfort. The initial turn up the long driveway provides a dramatic approach that reveals the quiet confidence of the residence — broad horizontal lines, organic materials, and sculptural geometry blending effortlessly into the landscape. Inside, a light-filled interior unfolds with an ease that feels both intimate and expansive. The foyer offers a true signature of mid-century style — a sightline through the house to the verdant backyard — before turning to a living room that soars up two levels past a balcony and clerestory windows that bathe the sanctuary in soft, shifting light, creating a dynamic setting that feels alive with the rhythm of its environs. The space is perfect for entertaining, with a hidden wet bar, fireplace, and built-in seating beneath windows that impart views of the property’s lush surroundings. The formal dining room is framed by windows on three sides, as well as multi-level redwood decks that extend the flow outdoors. Every room of the home was designed with at least two exposures, allowing light and greenery to animate the interiors throughout the day. The main level also showcases an office with dual built-in desks, a family room that connects to an outdoor deck and greenhouse, a kitchen with double appliances and butcher block island, and an adjoining breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows and screened porch that’s perfect for al fresco dining. Two curved stairways lead to the second level, where the primary suite includes a skylit study, walk-in closet, and walk-through dressing areas with additional closets on either side of a tiled bath drenched in light from a skylight above. Four more large bedrooms and two additional full baths — including one en suite — complete the upper level, with the ability to use one bedroom as a sitting room or secluded workspace. A hallmark of architect Carl Safe’s brilliance was to place courtyards in each corner of the house, allowing natural light and outdoor access that converts the lower level into an enormous additional living space, one that includes two huge recreation rooms, a full bath, laundry and storage rooms, and a soundproof music room with a wall of windows. The largest courtyard features a fountain and outdoor seating, with a staircase that leads up to the entertainment spaces in the backyard. The property also highlights a tennis court, a porte-cochere that connects the house to a 3-car garage and its large loft, and an expansive parking area. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a modernist gem — available for the first time — in one of Ladue’s premier neighborhoods!
  1. Listed by Ted Wight • Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (314)-607-5555 ted@tedwight.com

Property Details for 40 Upper Ladue Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 40 Upper Ladue Road

StatusClosed
MLS #25066547
Days on Market11
Taxes$22,221 / year
HOA Fees$500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size2.38 AC / 103,672 SF
CountySt. Louis County
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Building Information for 40 Upper Ladue Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size2.38 AC / 103,672 SF

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Property Information for 40 Upper Ladue Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Ladue
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • Directions: GPS friendly :)
  • Latitude: 38.64973516
  • Longitude: -90.38767903
  • Postal Code: 63124
  • State Or Province: MO
  • Sub division Name: Upper Ladue Lt 5 Resub
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
  • Association Fee: $500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Parcel Number: 18M-32-0147
  • Tax Annual Amount: $22,221.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationName: Upper Ladue
  • AssociationYN: Yes
Owner
  • Township: Ladue
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached, Circular Driveway, Drive Through, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Oversized
  • Parking Total: 3.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Reed Elem.
  • High School: Ladue Horton Watkins High
  • High School District: Ladue
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ladue Middle
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 5346.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Level, Many Trees, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.38
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 103672.8
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5346.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Documents Available: Floor Plan
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 50
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Wood Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • BuyerFinancing: Cash
  • MIS_EfficiencyYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
  • LeaseConsideredYN: No
  • OccupantType: Vacant
  • PropertyAttachedYN: Yes
  • SeniorCommunityYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Association Management
  • Pool Private: No
  • ExteriorFeatures: Private Yard, Tennis Court(s)
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Patio, Screened, See Remarks
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Basement: Bathroom, Egress Window, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Room, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Separate Dining, Solid Surface Countertop(s), Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • LivingAreaSource: Public Records
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 5
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 4
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 5
  • SecurityFeatures: Security System

Property History for 40 Upper Ladue Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1926956981

$3,100,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Closed

MARIS #25066547

$3,100,000—
Oct 24, 2025

Pending

MARIS #25066547

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1926956981

$3,100,000
11/24/2025

Closed

MARIS #25066547

$3,100,000
10/24/2025

Pending

MARIS #25066547

—

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

Public Records for 40 Upper Ladue Road

Taxable ValueLand$271,320Additions$142,030Total$413,350
Tax Record2024$22,221 ($1,852 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,172 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,172 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt496 SqFtStories2Lot Size103,673 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Zoning33BCountyST. LOUISAPN18M-3-2-014-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Upper Ladue Road

This home is within Ladue School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Conway Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Public - 5
Ladue Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Conway Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Public5

Ladue Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Public9 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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