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7248 Dorset Avenue

University City, MO 63130

Name: Open House: 2pm-4pm
Start: 2025-06-29T14:00:00
End: 2025-06-29T16:00:00
Location: 7248 Dorset Avenue

4 beds
4 baths
– sqft
13,399 sqft lot
1941 build
– on site

Welcome to 7248 Dorset Avenue, a character-filled home on a rare double lot near Heman Park and Jackson Elementary. This spacious residence boasts abundant closets, built-ins, and unique architectural details. Inside, a welcoming living room sits to the left, with a bright dining room and bay window to the right. Glass doors lead to the expanded primary suite with a large bedroom, custom built-ins, and an updated bath. A cozy three-season room connects both the living room and suite, perfect for year-round enjoyment. Adjacent to the retro-chic kitchen—featuring vintage metal cabinets, granite island, ceramic tile, and Samsung appliances—you’ll find a second bedroom and remodeled bath. Upstairs includes two more bedrooms, a full bath, a flexible office, reading nook, and cedar-lined closet. The finished basement adds incredible living space, highlighted by a 10'x10' authentic wood wet bar, a lounge area, hidden bonus room, laundry, half-bath, and utility room. All-new windows and a two-zone HVAC system provide comfort and efficiency. A mudroom links the kitchen to the garage and opens to a shaded deck and expansive fenced backyard, complete with a fire pit—ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Listing courtesy of MARIS / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 28, 2025 •

MLS# 25044772 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1941
Building Features:

Basement
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Architectural Style:

Ranch, Traditional
Roof:

Asphalt
Exterior Features:

Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard
Window Features:

Aluminum Frames, Bay Window(s), Drapes, Wood Frames
Door Features:

French Door(s), Pocket Door(s), Sliding Door(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Security Features:

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Basement:

true
Basement:

8 ft + Pour, Finished, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
Above Grade Finished Area:

2,244 Sqft

Interior

Interior Features:

Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Room, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Tub, Two Story Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Rooms Total:

8
Levels:

One and One Half
Flooring:

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Basement, Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features:

In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink

Financial & Terms

Listing Terms:

1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Ownership Type:

Private
Possession:

Close Of Escrow, Negotiable
Home Warranty:

false

Location

Longitude:

-90.324578
Latitude:

38.664424

The Property

Property Condition:

Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Parcel Number:

17J-21-1117
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Few Trees, Landscaped
Lot Size Acres:

0.3076
Lot Size Dimensions:

100 x 134
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Fencing:

Back Yard, Wood

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$5,404

Beds

Main Level Bedrooms:

2
Upper Level Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

4
Main Level Bathrooms Full:

2
Upper Level Bathrooms Full:

1
Bathrooms Full:

3
Bathrooms Half:

1
Lower Level Bathrooms Half:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

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Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating:

Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Jackson Park Elem.
Middle School:

Brittany Woods
High School:

University City Sr. High
High School District:

University City

The Community

Community Features:

Park
Subdivision Name:

Balsons Sub Of Shaftesbury Heights
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached, Garage, Tandem
Garage Size Description:

12 x 44
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$475,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,543
Taxes	$450
Insurance	$130
Utilities	N/A
Total	$3,123/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/25 Jun 27, 2025	Listed / Active	MARIS	$475,000	173.0% (17.2% / YR)
6/12/15 Jun 12, 2015		MARIS	$174,000

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This house located in University Park, University City, MO 63130 is currently for sale for $475,000. 7248 Dorset Avenue is a – square foot house with 4 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 7248 Dorset Avenue is in the University Park neighborhood of University City and has a WalkScore® of 52, making it somewhat walkable.

Listing Courtesy of: MARIS and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate.

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7248 Dorset Avenue

University City, MO 63130