10 Awesome Houses for $130K or Less in Benton Park and Fox Park

By Riverfront Times Staff on Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 12:11 am

Fixing broken stuff yourself, property taxes, the dreaded mortgage: Ah, the joys of home ownership are many! Really, though, owning a home is pretty great, and St. Louis has some of the most affordable real estate in the country. And we aren't talking run-down, ready-to-be-condemned places. What follows are ten great houses (and their best features!) in the fabulous Benton Park/Benton Park West and Fox Park neighborhoods, all on the market for less than $130,000. Get clicking, start dreaming. All photos courtesy of Estately.

Fixing broken stuff yourself, property taxes, the dreaded mortgage: Ah, the joys of home ownership are many! Really, though, owning a home is pretty great, and St. Louis has some of the most affordable real estate in the country. And we aren't talking run-down, ready-to-be-condemned places. What follows are ten great houses (and their best features!) in the fabulous Benton Park/Benton Park West and Fox Park neighborhoods, all on the market for less than $130,000. Get clicking, start dreaming. All photos courtesy of Estately.

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3011 Texas Avenue has got 3 beds and 2 baths at 1,512 square feet for $121,888. Photo courtesy of Estately.

3011 Texas Avenue has got 3 beds and 2 baths at 1,512 square feet for $121,888. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: This sweet modern kitchen. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: This sweet modern kitchen. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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3166 California Avenue has 3 beds, 2 baths at nearly 2,000 square feet for $109,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

3166 California Avenue has 3 beds, 2 baths at nearly 2,000 square feet for $109,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: Gorgeous brick outside...and in. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: Gorgeous brick outside...and in. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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3239 Ohio Avenue is a 145-year-old home with 3 beds and 3 baths for only $101,400. Photo courtesy of Estately.

3239 Ohio Avenue is a 145-year-old home with 3 beds and 3 baths for only $101,400. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: Clawfoot, baby! Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: Clawfoot, baby! Photo courtesy of Estately.

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3233 Texas Avenue's a red-brick beaut with 3 beds, 2 baths and 1,752 square feet for $104,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

3233 Texas Avenue's a red-brick beaut with 3 beds, 2 baths and 1,752 square feet for $104,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: Trim for days. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: Trim for days. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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2604 Indiana Avenue is home to 2 beds and 2 baths at 1,155 square feet. On the market for $95,000. Photo courtesy of Estately.

2604 Indiana Avenue is home to 2 beds and 2 baths at 1,155 square feet. On the market for $95,000. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: Excellent jacuzzi potential. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: Excellent jacuzzi potential. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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2904 Texas Avenue boasts 3 beds, 1 bath and 1,456 square feet for $114,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

2904 Texas Avenue boasts 3 beds, 1 bath and 1,456 square feet for $114,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: This great great room. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: This great great room. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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This 116-year-old home at 2915 Indiana is 1,590 square feet with 3 beds and baths for $129,900.

This 116-year-old home at 2915 Indiana is 1,590 square feet with 3 beds and baths for $129,900.

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Standout feature: Party porch! Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: Party porch! Photo courtesy of Estately.

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2868 Geyer Avenue has 3 beds and 2 baths at 1,528 square feet for $120,000. Photo courtesy of Estately.

2868 Geyer Avenue has 3 beds and 2 baths at 1,528 square feet for $120,000. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: This gorgeous staircase. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: This gorgeous staircase. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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This condo at 1857 Russell Boulevard has 2 beds and 1 bath at 1,314 square feet for $124,500. Photo courtesy of Estately.

This condo at 1857 Russell Boulevard has 2 beds and 1 bath at 1,314 square feet for $124,500. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: This handsome fireplace. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: This handsome fireplace. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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2923 Indiana Avenue is a 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse for $123,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

2923 Indiana Avenue is a 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse for $123,900. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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Standout feature: These hardwood floors. Photo courtesy of Estately.

Standout feature: These hardwood floors. Photo courtesy of Estately.

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