8540 Leith Ave

816 Sq. Ft.
$153 / Sq. Ft.
816
Sq. Ft.
$153
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This bright and shiny home offers a rare opportunity to own a home on a quiet street with almost immediate access to everything you need. With its abundance of natural light, this home awaits your vision and personal touches. Step through the entry onto polished wood floors and a semi-open floor plan. The larger dining area provides the perfect space to entertain or engage in conversation while preparing your favorite meal. The partially finished lower-level room offers numerous possibilities for...This bright and shiny home offers a rare opportunity to own a home on a quiet street with almost immediate access to everything you need. With its abundance of natural light, this home awaits your vision and personal touches. Step through the entry onto polished wood floors and a semi-open floor plan. The larger dining area provides the perfect space to entertain or engage in conversation while preparing your favorite meal. The partially finished lower-level room offers numerous possibilities for additional living space, while the remainder of the dry basement provides ample room for storage and more. The interior isn't the only stunner. The large deck and huge yard make this a rare find. This won't last long. Schedule your personal showing today.
  1. Listed by Jeff Shaw • Elevate Realty, LLC

Property Details for 8540 Leith Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/22/2025 12:06 PM

Property Details for 8540 Leith Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #25065920
Days on Market1
Taxes$1,355 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Elevate Realty, LLC

Sold By EXP Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 8540 Leith Avenue

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$722 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$609

Property Taxes

$113

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8540 Leith Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Berkeley
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • Latitude: 38.722064
  • Longitude: -90.336898
  • Postal Code: 63134
  • State Or Province: MO
  • Sub division Name: Lower Ladue Hills
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 13K-34-0423
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,355.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
Owner
  • Township: Berkeley
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Holman Elem.
  • High School: Mccluer South-Berkeley High
  • High School District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II
  • Middle Or Junior School: Berkeley Middle
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 816.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.4
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 816.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 160.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Disclosures: Code Compliance Required,Flood Plain No,Occupancy Permit Required,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Frame
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: 8 ft + Pour
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Rooms Total: 6

Property History for 8540 Leith Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1925082400

$125,000

+11.2% / yr

Oct 17, 2025

Closed

MARIS #25065920

$125,000—
Oct 4, 2025

Pending

MARIS #25065920

—
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25065920

$119,900—
Mar 22, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #642412874

$62,250

+17.9% / yr

Mar 22, 2019

Closed

MARIS #18092833

$62,250—
Mar 21, 2019

Closed

MARIS #18092833

$66,000—
Mar 21, 2019

Closed

MARIS #18092833

$62,250—
Feb 23, 2019

Pending

MARIS #18092833

—
Dec 4, 2018

Listed (Active)

MARIS #18092833

$66,000—
Sep 13, 2013

Closed

MARIS #13043014

$25,000—
Sep 12, 2013

Closed

MARIS #13043014

$27,720—
Sep 12, 2013

Closed

MARIS #13043014

$25,000—
Sep 5, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #369304676

$25,000

-14.2% / yr

Aug 20, 2013

Pending

MARIS #13043014

—
Jul 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

MARIS #13043014

$27,720—
Oct 28, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168169473

$83,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1925082400

$125,000

+11.2% / yr

10/17/2025

Closed

MARIS #25065920

$125,000
10/04/2025

Pending

MARIS #25065920

—
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25065920

$119,900
03/22/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #642412874

$62,250

+17.9% / yr

03/22/2019

Closed

MARIS #18092833

$62,250
03/21/2019

Closed

MARIS #18092833

$66,000
03/21/2019

Closed

MARIS #18092833

$62,250
02/23/2019

Pending

MARIS #18092833

—
12/04/2018

Listed (Active)

MARIS #18092833

$66,000
09/13/2013

Closed

MARIS #13043014

$25,000
09/12/2013

Closed

MARIS #13043014

$27,720
09/12/2013

Closed

MARIS #13043014

$25,000
09/05/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #369304676

$25,000

-14.2% / yr

08/20/2013

Pending

MARIS #13043014

—
07/30/2013

Listed (Active)

MARIS #13043014

$27,720
10/28/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168169473

$83,000

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

Public Records for 8540 Leith Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,830Additions$14,730Total$20,560
Tax Record2024$1,355 ($113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt816 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Zoning7R-2CountyST. LOUISAPN13K-3-4-042-3

Schools near 8540 Leith Avenue

This home is within Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Holman Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

STEAM Academy Middle School
Public6 to 8

STEAM Academy at MSB High School
Public9 to 12

Berkeley Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

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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