8 Benton Pl

9,583 / 0.22
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Excellent opportunity to build your dream home on one of the premier streets in all of the St. Louis region. Historic Benton Place was initially laid out in 1868 as a private street in the heart of the Lafayette Square neighborhood which is on the National Register of Historic Places. This spectacular lot features 50 feet of frontage on Benton Place and goes back nearly 200 feet! Plenty of space for whatever your heart desires. This lot is in a historic area and there may be guidelines for construction....Excellent opportunity to build your dream home on one of the premier streets in all of the St. Louis region. Historic Benton Place was initially laid out in 1868 as a private street in the heart of the Lafayette Square neighborhood which is on the National Register of Historic Places. This spectacular lot features 50 feet of frontage on Benton Place and goes back nearly 200 feet! Plenty of space for whatever your heart desires. This lot is in a historic area and there may be guidelines for construction. Buyer to be responsible for due diligence.
  1. Listed by Carolyn McAvoy • McAvoy Realty

Property Details for 8 Benton Place

Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2026 12:54 PM

Property Details for 8 Benton Place

StatusActive
MLS #25057163
Days on Market197
Taxes-
HOA Fees$25 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size0.22 AC
CountySt. Louis Independent City

Location

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Building Information for 8 Benton Place

Lot Size0.22 AC

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$2,207 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,193

Property Taxes

$12

HOA Dues

$2

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Property Information for 8 Benton Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: St Louis
  • County Or Parish: St Louis City
  • Latitude: 38.61842788
  • Longitude: -90.21516135
  • Neighborhood: Lafayette Square
  • Postal Code: 63104
  • State Or Province: MO
  • Sub division Name: Lafayette Square
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
  • Association Fee: $25.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Parcel Number: Proposed Lot B
Owner
  • Township: St. Louis City
School Information
  • Elementary School: Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
  • High School: Roosevelt High
  • High School District: St. Louis City
  • Middle Or Junior School: L'Ouverture Middle
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Other
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Disclosures: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Other
  • Fencing: Other
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 0

Property History for 8 Benton Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25057163

$450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25057163

$450,000

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Public Records for 8 Benton Place

Taxable ValueLand$1,710Additions-Total$1,710
Tax Record2025$140 ($12 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size2,650 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningBCountySAINT LOUIS CITYAPN227904-02300

Schools near 8 Benton Place

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
Sigel Elementary Community Ed. Center
PublicPK to 6

Long Middle Community Ed. Center
Public6 to 8

Vashon 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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8 Benton Place is a 0.22 ac of land for sale in St. Louis, MO 63104. This property was listed for sale on August 19, 2025 by McAvoy Realty, it's currently listed at $450,000. This listing's school district is St. Louis City School District. Nearby schools include Sigel Elementary Community Ed. Center, Long Middle Community Ed. Center and Vashon High School. 8 Benton Place is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.22 ac of land on a 9,583 sq. ft. / 0.22 acres lot.

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