5814 Thekla Avenue

About this home

This Walnut Park property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable urban specialty school site in St. Louis City. The property consists of two brick buildings totaling approximately 57,281 square feet of gross building area on a 3.22-acre lot. Built in 1909, the buildings are two stories with a gable roof, offering solid construction and potential for adaptive reuse, redevelopment, or continued educational operations. Currently home to Mother’s Way Child Care, the property is owned by the St. Louis Board of Education and is located in a well-established urban neighborhood. The site offers excellent access to public transit, including the UM St. Louis South and Wellston MetroLink stations, as well as proximity to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (13 minutes) and Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (48 minutes). The property is situated in a moderate-to-low flood risk area, providing additional security for investment. The surrounding area features a population of over 13,000 within a one-mile radius, making it a strong location for redevelopment or community-oriented uses. Traffic exposure along Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue ensures visibility and accessibility, supporting a variety of future uses. This offering is ideal for investors, developers, or organizations seeking a prominent urban property with significant redevelopment potential. SLPS

Property details

County

St Louis City

Subdivision

Walnut Park Add

Lot size

3.2251 acres

Days on market

165

Location