Are yards well-kept in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Academy, Saint Louis, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say car is needed

Does Academy, Saint Louis, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Is Academy, Saint Louis, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Academy, Saint Louis, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Academy, Saint Louis, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Academy, Saint Louis, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Academy, Saint Louis, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for 5259 Vernon Ave?

5259 Vernon Ave in Saint Louis, MO last sold in March 2019.

Is Saint Louis a buyer's or seller's market?

Saint Louis is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Saint Louis?

The median sale price in Saint Louis is $234K. That is down $1.96K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Academy neighborhood?

Residents describe the Academy neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Academy, Saint Louis .

Does 5259 Vernon Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 5259 Vernon Ave in Saint Louis, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 5259 Vernon Ave?

The lot at 5259 Vernon Ave in Saint Louis, MO is about 0.24 acres (10,275 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$4,900

Tax assessed value

Studio
1 Bath
2,320 sqft

5259 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113

Academy

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5237 Raymond Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	12/31/25		1	2,160
5415 Cabanne Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	02/05/26		1	2,436
5140 Cates Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	12/03/25		1	2,438
5168 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	10/16/25	4	2	2,340
5424 Page Blvd, Saint Louis, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	11/12/25	5	2	2,252
5170 Cabanne Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	08/12/26	6	2.5	2,788
5174 Cabanne Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	04/21/26	6	3	2,200
5049 Kensington Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.50	Single-Family Home	-	05/08/26		1	2,184
17 Windermere Pl, Saint Louis, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26	8	3	3,484
5085 Cabanne Ave, Saint Louis, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	03/26/26		1	2,703

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
5249 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.02	-	5	2	2,318	Off Market
5300 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112	0.05	-	3	2	21,696	Recently Sold
5254 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.03	$108,800	4	2.5	1,750	Off Market
5257 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.07	$182,600	3	2	1,506	Off Market
5253 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.07	$168,700	5	2.5	2,132	Off Market
5343 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
5228 Page Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.11	-	5	2	2,690	Off Market
5209 Cabanne Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.16	$222,500	6	3.5	2,635	Off Market
5182 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.15	$288,600	3	3.5	3,037	Off Market
5378 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112	0.19	-	4	2	2,918	Off Market
5172 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113	0.17	$399,900	5	3.5	2,344	For Sale
5350 Cabanne Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112	0.20	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1899

Living Area

2,320 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 5259 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO. 5259 Vernon Ave is in the Academy neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO and in ZIP code 63113. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 2,320 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10275 sqft and was built in 1899.

5259 Vernon Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 2,320 sqft single-family home in Academy, built in 1899. It last sold for $15,000 on Mar 15, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,385/month.

Home Details for 5259 Vernon Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Attic
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1899
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10275 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 15, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$429	$4,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Saint Louis

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$234K

$1.96KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$170

$1MoM

Available listings

1121

19MoM

Around this home

Hamilton Elementary Community Ed.
PK-5
Public
243 Students
St. Louis City School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Academy

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say yards are well-kept
92 % Say there are sidewalks
87 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say car is needed
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's dog friendly
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
40 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say streets are well-lit
38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
35 % Say neighbors are friendly
31 % Say it's quiet
31 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
18 % Say people would walk alone at night
17 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 5259 Vernon Ave

What is the price history for 5259 Vernon Ave?
5259 Vernon Ave in Saint Louis, MO last sold in March 2019.
Is Saint Louis a buyer's or seller's market?
Saint Louis is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Saint Louis?
The median sale price in Saint Louis is $234K. That is down $1.96K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Academy neighborhood?
Residents describe the Academy neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Academy, Saint Louis.
Does 5259 Vernon Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 5259 Vernon Ave in Saint Louis, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 5259 Vernon Ave?
The lot at 5259 Vernon Ave in Saint Louis, MO is about 0.24 acres (10,275 sq ft).