They don't build them like this anymore! This 1937 brick and stone bungalow at 520 Ruthland Drive is a rare find in today's market - offering genuine craftsmanship, a wood-burning fireplace, and bones that will outlast anything built in the last 50 years. Set in the popular Kingston Park subdivision of South St. Louis County, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a generous 0.13-acre lot with a fenced-in backyard and private patio - ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply unwinding after a long day. Inside, the layout is smart and efficient, with two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath all on the main level for easy, single-floor living. The full basement is where the real opportunity lies - featuring a dedicated workshop and hobby area that's already set up for your next project. Finish the remaining space and nearly double your living square footage! Located in the highly regarded Mehlville R-IX school district and just a short drive from Grants Trail, Cliff Cave County Park, and the shops and restaurants along Lemay Ferry Road - come see this one before it's gone!
Active under contract
Listing Provided by: Three Doors LLC
$200,000
520 Ruthland Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63125
2beds
972sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
5,671.51 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceFull basementFenced-in backyardGenuine craftsmanshipPrivate patioTwo comfortable bedrooms
- 12 days |
- 1,541 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 29, 2026 at 10:35pm
Listing Provided by:
Jim Manning 314-283-2988,
Three Doors LLC
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26015601
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Workshop/Hobby Area
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 972
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,671.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 145 x 19 x 19 x 129
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 28H311302
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kingston Park Sec B
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,154
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Contingent | $200,000$206/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26015601 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+2.6%$206/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26015601 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listing removed | $195,000$201/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25057238 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+105.3%$201/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25052690 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/29/2012 | Sold | -- |
Source: MARIS #12010379 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2012 | Price change | $95,000-3.9%$98/sqft |
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| 4/2/2012 | Price change | $98,900-1.1%$102/sqft |
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| 3/21/2012 | Price change | $100,000-4.8%$103/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives of St. Louis #12010379 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2012 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$108/sqft |
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| 2/26/2012 | Listed for sale | $110,000$113/sqft |
Source: REALTY EXECUTIVES of St. Louis #12010379 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,154 +9.7% | $31,660 +18.3% |
| 2024 | $1,963 +6.2% | $26,770 |
| 2023 | $1,849 +16.2% | $26,770 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $1,591 +0.2% | $22,980 |
| 2021 | $1,587 -0.5% | $22,980 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $1,596 +3.4% | $21,870 |
| 2019 | $1,543 | $21,870 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $1,543 | $18,870 |
| 2017 | $1,543 +0.3% | $18,870 +12.6% |
| 2016 | $1,539 +7.9% | $16,760 |
| 2015 | $1,426 | $16,760 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $1,426 +9.2% | $16,360 |
| 2013 | $1,306 | $16,360 -3.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,960 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,960 -13.5% |
| 2010 | $1,350 +2.9% | $19,600 |
| 2009 | $1,312 -3.7% | $19,600 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $1,362 +0.9% | $21,490 |
| 2007 | $1,350 | $21,490 +10.4% |
| 2006 | $1,350 -1.2% | $19,460 |
| 2005 | $1,366 | $19,460 +33.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,590 +10.3% |
| 2002 | $1,027 +16.8% | $13,230 |
| 2001 | $879 | $13,230 |
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Est. payment
$1,255/mo
Principal & interest
$1063
Property taxes
$192
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Neighborhood: 63125
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Beasley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Margaret Buerkle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Mehlville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beasley Elem.
- Middle: Margaret Buerkle Middle
- High: Mehlville High School
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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