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$49,272$40 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $37,000 on Aug 31, 2021

5839 RIDGE AVE

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
1
Baths
1,224 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,803 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$49K
$40K low$59K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · Aug 31, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$130 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,240 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,157

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountySAINT LOUIS CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Laclede Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Sumner High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Yeatman-Liddell Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: St. Louis City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 63112These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.144

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,997
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,321 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,614
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,172
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

5839 Ridge Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Saint Louis City County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Saint Louis City County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Hamilton Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Saint Louis 63112
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Hamilton Heights

What homes are worth in Saint Louis 63112

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$25K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Saint Louis 63112.

How it measures up in Saint Louis 63112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Louis 63112.

Estimated value$49,272
CheaperTypical $157,976Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$40
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3,803 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 5839 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamilton HeightsSaint Louis 63112Saint Louis City County
Estimated valuepricier than$49,27216% of homes14% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4053% of homes21% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²4% of homes17% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,803 ft²59% of homes33% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than190975% of homes40% of homes33% of homes

About 5839 Ridge Ave

How much is 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO is $49,272 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $40,033 to $58,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO last sell?

5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO last sold on Aug 31, 2021 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO?

5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO has 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO built?

5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO?

5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO is assigned to Laclede Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Sumner High School (high), rated D-; Yeatman-Liddell Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in St. Louis City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO compare to other homes in Saint Louis 63112?

Among the 5,579 homes in Saint Louis 63112, it is worth more than 14% of them ($49,272 against a typical $157,976), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($40 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (3,803 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1909 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Saint Louis City County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5839 Ridge Ave, Saint Louis, MO was $130. The county assessed it at $1,240.

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