Circa Properties, St. Louis

Your Biggest Investment Requires the Skills of Dawn Griffin, Trusted and experienced St. Louis Circa Properties Real Estate Professional.

Represented by Circa Properties, I specialize in St. Louis City, Mid-town and central corridor properties for home buyers and sellers, investment property for the urban rehabber or developer, and single or multi-family properties for first-time home buyers or sellers.

I am intimately familiar with the rich history of St. Louis and I constantly stay on top of what is happening in and around this City. I am uniquely qualified and offer a premium level service to each and every one of my clients. I am focused on helping buyers find historic homes, investment opportunities, homes and lofts, whether they are relocating to St. Louis or are looking for the next perfect place to call home.

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December 03, 2008

Cost vs. Value: Remodeling Projects

The coveted Cost vs. Value issue of Remodeling magazine is out!

St. Louis is considered to be in the West North Central region along with Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Two figures are given for MO: St. Louis and Kansas City. The numbers below come from the St. Louis section.

Attic to Bedroom
Job Cost: $54,112
Value at Sale: $38,568
Cost Recouped: 71.3%

Midrange Kitchen Remodel
Job Cost: $22,128
Value at Sale: $16,463
Cost Recouped: 74.3%

Upscale Bathroom Remodel
Job Cost: $55,035
Value at Sale: $38,707
Cost Recouped: 70.3%

Where to get the most bang for the bucks?
Average return on a wood deck in our region: 76.1%
Average return on fiber cement siding: 79.9%

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Mississippi Bluffs

Mississippi Bluffs
Discover Saint Louis' Downtown River Bluff Townhomes. Perched on a cliff overlooking the river, Mississippi Bluffs sits atop the best piece of residential property in St. Louis.
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3103 Magnolia Tower Grove East

$177,000
3103 Magnolia, 63118

Circa 2008; EcoUrban is the St. Louis pioneer in affordable LEED-certified green residential prefab, and here's your chance to to own one of the first!
3103magnolia.com

 
New Listing
3003 Minnesota in Tower Grove East

$142,500
3003 Minnesota, 63118

Circa 1901; Large rooms in this Spacious 3bd/2ba with loads of updates. Priced to move fast!
3003minnesota.com

 
1720 beulah in richmond heights

$354,900
1720 Beulah, 63117

Circa 1907; Stately turn of the century Victorian 4bd/2.5ba jewel with an incredibly spacious and open floor plan!
1720beulah.com

 
3247 morganford in tower grove south

$89,900
3247 Morganford, 63116

Circa 1901; This is your opportunity to create your dream home in heart of the revitalization taking place on Morganford in Tower Grove South.
3247morganford.com

 
SOLD!
3979 walsh in bevo mill

$89,900
3979 Walsh, 63116

Circa 1930; Charming & affordable 1 bed / 1 bath (with finished basement) bungalow in great area of Bevo Mill neighborhood.

 
SOLD!
335 chestnut in webster groves

$179,900
335 Chestnut, 63119

Circa 1951; Charming 2-bedroom home located on a beautiful sought after neighborhood in Webster Groves.

 
SOLD!
3034 St. Vincent, 63104

$279,900
3034 St. Vincent, 63104

Circa 2001; Beautiful new construction city home with thoughtful floorplan. Includes 2 full baths and 2 half baths!

 
 

Dawn Griffin, ePro, GRI
St. Louis City Real Estate Professional

phone. (314) 413-7086 | fax. (314) 256-1888