709 Richard Ave, Festus, MO 63028
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OFF MARKET
Listed by Alicia Cummiskey, Worth Clark Realty, (314) 956-8115 . Bought with RE/MAX Results

$427,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,201 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

709 Richard Ave, Festus, MO 63028

Est. Refi. Payment $2,588/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$427K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1%)
Since last sale
Increased$61K (+16.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +108% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$426K
August 2026$426K
July 2026$425K
June 2026$434K
May 2026$439K
April 2026$433K
March 2026$428K
February 2026$419K
January 2026$413K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
704 Richard Ave, Festus, MO
0.03
Single-Family Home
-
02/25/26
4
3.5
2,348
1329 Beulah Dr, Festus, MO
0.11
Single-Family Home
-
09/12/25
5
3.5
3,051
709 Jerome Dr, Festus, MO
0.06
Single-Family Home
-
08/07/26
4
3
3,800
1521 Sweeney Dr, Festus, MO
0.14
Single-Family Home
-
06/02/26
4
3
2,600
214 Alexander Ct, Festus, MO
0.09
Single-Family Home
-
08/07/26
2
3.5
2,781
1321 Melvin Dr, Festus, MO
0.12
Single-Family Home
-
11/20/25
3
3.5
1,922
1415 Alexander Dr, Festus, MO
0.21
Single-Family Home
-
12/01/25
4
3
1,595
1515 Sweeney Dr, Festus, MO
0.12
Single-Family Home
-
07/15/26
3
2.5
1,767
1325 Melvin Dr, Festus, MO
0.10
Single-Family Home
-
02/20/26
3
2
1,758
1800 Cairo Dr, Festus, MO
0.63
Single-Family Home
-
05/05/26
4
3
3,320

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
704 Richard Ave, Festus, MO 63028
0.03
-
4
3.5
2,348
Recently Sold
717 Richard Ave, Festus, MO 63028
0.04
$396,800
4
3.5
2,597
Off Market
709 Jerome Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.06
-
4
3
3,800
Recently Sold
717 Jerome Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.07
$438,200
4
3.5
3,650
Off Market
721 Jerome Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.08
$329,300
3
3
2,608
Off Market
1333 Melvin Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.06
$422,600
4
3.5
2,304
Off Market
222 Alexander Ct, Festus, MO 63028
0.07
$381,900
4
3
3,003
Off Market
1329 Beulah Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.11
$353,000
5
3.5
3,051
Off Market
214 Alexander Ct, Festus, MO 63028
0.09
-
2
3.5
2,781
Recently Sold
1325 Melvin Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.10
-
3
2
1,758
Recently Sold
1321 Melvin Dr, Festus, MO 63028
0.12
-
3
3.5
1,922
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2000
0.26 acre lot
3,201 sqft
$133/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Beautiful, Immaculately maintained home in the sought after Alexander Heights subdivision. The welcoming front porch will catch your eye but you will be in awe as you enter the grand 2 story foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring. A formal dining and living room on each side. The spacious family room flows into the open breakfast area and custom kitchen with center island and is next to the gorgeous sunroom with floor to ceiling windows. The level backyard and patio is your view for your outdoor summer BBQ's. The main floor has 2 master suites with ensuite full bathrooms, one with a walk in closet. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bath with double sink vanity. This home boasts 14 closets, and the unfinished basement has a full bath and plenty of built in storage. This home was completely renovated in 2015 with the best quality materials. If you are looking for a solid, well built home in a beautiful established neighborhood, THIS IS IT Come and SEE! Additional Rooms: Sun Room
709 Richard Ave, Festus, MO 63028 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,201 sqft single-family home built in 2000. It last sold for $365,000 on Sep 15, 2023 (2% below the $374,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $427,000, with a rent estimate of $3,384/month.

Home Details for 709 Richard Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sunroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3201 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Underground Utilities, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Humidifier, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), OvenDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Main LevelMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Zoned,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Attic Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric,Roof Turbine(s),ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window Treatments, Insulated Windows, Tilt-In WindowsDoor: Panel Door(s), French Doors, Pocket Door(s), Storm Door(s)Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: Visitor BathroomFloors: Carpet, Hardwood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Off Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3201 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 2400 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 62

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Stone Veneer, Brick Veneer, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 181.001.01006083.01

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $374,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 15 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: FestusCommunity: Alexander Heights
School Information
Elementary School: Festus Elem.Jr High / Middle School: Festus MiddleHigh School: Festus Sr. HighHigh School District: Festus R-VI

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3201 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Southern Gateway Association of REALTORS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Private

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 23032597Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3201Showing Requirements: Showing Service, Appointment Only

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2023
Source: MARIS #23032597
Sold
--
Aug 17, 2023
Source: MARIS #23032597
Pending
$374,000
Aug 11, 2023
Source: MARIS #23032597
PriceChange
$374,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 21, 2023
Source: MARIS #23032597
PriceChange
$385,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 5, 2023
Source: MARIS #23032597
PriceChange
$393,000
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Festus

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$285K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$181
$3MoM
Available listings
86
8MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Festus

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Caryl Riley
    "Crites Park is a great place to walk dogs. I don’t have a dog myself, but I see lots of people with their dogs there. "
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  • Emeadows
    "Small town feel, yet close enough to all the amenities. I lived in St. Louis County most of my life and I love it down here, feels like home. "
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  • Kenna M.
    "This town has a school district that ranks in the top 10 of the entire state. It is a wonderful and safe district for kids of all ages."
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  • Brooke B.
    "trick or treating is a really special event, all the houses have haunted garages to see who gets the most votes "
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  • Elterman91
    "Everything’s very close to town, whether you’re driving to work or the grocery store nothing is too far away "
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  • Ron H.
    "Schools are top rated and nice buildings for children to learn and grow up in. Everyone is so friendly an has all the appeal of a small town community. "
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  • Carleigh R.
    "There are lots of stop signs, but that's to be expected in town. The amount of time it requires me to get to the nearest highest is less than 5 minutes. "
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  • Cody L.
    "I love the festus area because it's a great location. you have food close by, stores close by and even parks and schoils."
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  • David.t.huetlster.sr
    "my commute is 15 miles all highway. never do I have traffic. not bad at all. I drive a truck and a vette."
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  • Sandra M.
    "the neighborhoods are nice, the parks are great, the schools are excellent. main street is lovely around Christmas time. "
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  • Cage_melissa
    "that the neighborhood is safe and the schools are good. that the streets are safe to walk along and the neighbors are not thieves or druggies. "
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  • Tom B.
    "We are a quaint little community with lots of things to do. Like the parks and the walking areas. There are fishing ponds too. "
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  • Kara M.
    "everyone sticks to themselves but nobody minds their own business, they just stay quiet. lots of food. hardly anyone moves away."
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  • Lea D.
    "We moved from town years ago & I would never go back to city life again! R7 is a very desirable area. Million dollar homes are plentiful in this area. R7 just built there new high school (which made it more desirable-no busing) in 2012. School bus does stop in front of home."
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  • ratrodder74
    "This is a high crime rate area ,don't leave your car or house unlocked it wont be there when u get back"
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  • Joy
    "The areas outside Festus feature fantastic views of the Ozarks. Festus offers reasonable shopping opportunities and restaurants. And, it you need more opportunities, south St. Louis is only half an hour away."
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Frequently asked questions about 709 Richard Ave

  • What is 709 Richard Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 709 Richard Ave in Festus, MO is $427,000.
  • What is the price history for 709 Richard Ave?
    709 Richard Ave in Festus, MO last sold in September 2023.
  • Is Festus a buyer's or seller's market?
    Festus is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Festus?
    The median sale price in Festus is $285K. That is up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 709 Richard Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 709 Richard Ave in Festus, MO has air conditioning.
  • Does 709 Richard Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 709 Richard Ave in Festus, MO has laundry facilities.

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