Unique opportunity in a prime Festus location! This versatile 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath two-story home sits on a 1-acre corner lot in Rocking Chair Hill and offers Residential AND Commercial zoning—perfect for a home, business, or combined live/work setup. The property features 1,800 sq feet of living space with charming historic character and excellent functionality. Step inside to a welcoming floorplan with a beautiful original mahogany staircase and millwork, large living room, separate dining room, and an updated kitchen with loads of counter and cabinet space. The main level includes a half bath and a flexible bedroom/office space with existing CAT-5 ethernet wiring, making it ideal for a home office or small business operations. Three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper floor. Outside, enjoy a peaceful setting with mature trees, a covered front porch, and ample yard space. A major bonus is the heated and cooled outbuilding/barn—perfect for a studio, workshop, office, hobby space, celebrations and dinner parties—plus an additional shed for equipment or storage. Located just off Highway 67, this property provides excellent visibility and convenience while maintaining privacy. Whether you’re looking for a unique home, commercial opportunity, or an investment with multiple use possibilities, this property delivers exceptional value and flexibility.
Pending
Listed by: Wright Living Real Estate, LLC
Price increase: $2.1K (4/2)
$292,000
11787 Gamel Cemetery Rd, Festus, MO 63028
4beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming historic characterCovered front porchAmple yard spaceThree generously sized bedroomsWelcoming floorplanSeparate dining room
- 126 days |
- 177 |
- 7 |
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Listed by:
Susan E Wright 314-540-9222,
Wright Living Real Estate, LLC
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25079808
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Portable Dishwasher
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Some Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 186.013.00002017
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rocking Chair Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Festus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,386
- Date on market: 12/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 126 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $292,000$162/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $292,000+0.7%$162/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$161/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $295,000-1.6%$164/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+130.9%$167/sqft |
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| 6/13/2014 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/17/2013 | Listing removed | $129,900$72/sqft |
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| 6/7/2013 | Price change | $129,900-13.3%$72/sqft |
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| 3/31/2013 | Listed for sale | $149,900+7.1%$83/sqft |
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| 11/1/2010 | Listing removed | $139,900$78/sqft |
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| 10/11/2010 | Price change | $139,900+3.7%$78/sqft |
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| 7/17/2010 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$75/sqft |
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| 4/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $139,900-17.2%$78/sqft |
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| 8/21/2008 | Listing removed | $169,000$94/sqft |
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| 8/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $169,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,374 -0.6% | $28,500 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $1,382 +0.5% | $25,700 |
| 2023 | $1,375 -0.9% | $25,700 |
| 2022 | $1,387 -0.1% | $25,700 |
| 2021 | $1,388 +2.1% | $25,700 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $1,359 +0% | $23,600 |
| 2019 | $1,359 | $23,600 |
| 2018 | $1,359 +19.8% | $23,600 |
| 2017 | $1,135 | $23,600 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $1,135 | $21,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $21,400 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $987 | $20,400 +129.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $8,900 +9.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $8,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $8,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $8,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $8,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 63028
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Festus Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Festus Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Festus Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Festus Elem.
- Middle: Festus Middle
- High: Festus Sr. High
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- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Festus
- 63028
- 11787 Gamel Cemetery Rd






