5231 Lotus Ave

2
Baths
2,106 Sq. Ft.
$28 / Sq. Ft.
2,106
Sq. Ft.
$28
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Excellent opportunity to acquire a high-yield duplex with immediate income and massive upside. The upper unit is occupied by a stable, month-to-month resident paying $710 per month, providing instant cash flow from day one while allowing total flexibility for future adjustments. With comparable market rents sitting around $1,050 per month per unit, this property offers a strong, proven value-add runway. The lower unit is currently vacant and ready for updates, presenting the perfect canvas for investors...Excellent opportunity to acquire a high-yield duplex with immediate income and massive upside. The upper unit is occupied by a stable, month-to-month resident paying $710 per month, providing instant cash flow from day one while allowing total flexibility for future adjustments. With comparable market rents sitting around $1,050 per month per unit, this property offers a strong, proven value-add runway. The lower unit is currently vacant and ready for updates, presenting the perfect canvas for investors looking to renovate, force appreciation, and maximize equity. This property is being sold As-is. Seller will do no repairs or warranties. Perfect for buy-and-hold investors, portfolio builders, or rehabbers looking for their next project in a high-demand rental pocket. Cash or conventional financing preferred. Buyer to verify all information, including rents, square footage, schools and property details.
  1. Listed by Lindia Robins • Evernest, LLC
    P: (314)-322-1178 lrobins@evernest.co

Property Details for 5231 Lotus Avenue

Architectural Style
Other
LISTING UPDATED: 06/29/2026 10:02 PM

Property Details for 5231 Lotus Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #26041511
Days on Market9
Taxes$333 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / 2-4 Units
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,351 SF
CountySt. Louis Independent City

Location

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Building Information for 5231 Lotus Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,351 SF

Payment Calculator

$327 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$299

Property Taxes

$28

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5231 Lotus Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: St Louis
  • County Or Parish: St Louis City
  • Latitude: 38.668695
  • Longitude: -90.263804
  • Neighborhood: Kingsway West
  • Postal Code: 63113
  • State Or Province: MO
  • Sub division Name: Banner Heights Add
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 4505-00-0740-0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $333.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • AssociationYN: No
Owner
  • Township: St. Louis City
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lexington Elem.
  • High School: Sumner High
  • High School District: St. Louis City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Laclede Elem.
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2106.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0999
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4351.64
  • Property Sub Type: 2-4 Units
  • Property Type: Residential Income
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 10
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint, See Seller's Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • SeniorCommunityYN: No
  • NumberOfUnitsLeased: 1
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • LivingAreaSource: Public Records
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Unit 1
  • UnitType Beds Total: 2.0
Unit 2
  • UnitType Beds Total: 2.0

Property History for 5231 Lotus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26041511

$60,000—
Jun 6, 2024

Expired

MARIS #24005833

$78,000—
Jun 6, 2024

Hold

MARIS #24005833

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26041511

$60,000
06/06/2024

Expired

MARIS #24005833

$78,000
06/06/2024

Hold

MARIS #24005833

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

Public Records for 5231 Lotus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$290Additions$3,430Total$3,720
Tax Record2025$333 ($28 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,888 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1909ZoningBCountySAINT LOUIS CITYAPN450500-07400

Schools near 5231 Lotus Avenue

This home is within St. Louis City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lexington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Compton-Drew Ilc Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sumner High School
Public9 to 12

Ford-Ford Br. Elementary Community Ed.
PublicPK to 6

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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5231 Lotus Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in St. Louis, MO 63113. This property was listed for sale on June 29, 2026 by Evernest, LLC, it's currently listed at $60,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on July 6, 2022. This listing's school district is St. Louis City School District. Nearby schools include Lexington Elementary School, Compton-Drew Ilc Middle School and Sumner High School. 5231 Lotus Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,106 sqft multi-family home built in 1909.

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