St. Louis Specialty School
5814 Thekla Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63120
Urban school site with redevelopment potential in St. Louis City.
Property size:
57,281 SFLot size:
3.22 AcresPrice / SF:
$8/SF- Added:
- Jan 16, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 135
- Last Refresh:
- May 25 at 11:31 pm
Property Features for 5814 Thekla Ave
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 57,281 SF
- Lot size
- 3.22 Acres
Listing agent Shawn Ward (314) 348-9273
Listing office Key-West Property Partners brokered by EXP Realty, LLC (314) 348-9273
Listing date Jan 16, 2026
Source Exprealty
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HighLights
- Large 3.22‑acre lot with two brick buildings totaling approximately 57,281 square feet, suitable for adaptive reuse or redevelopment.
- Located in a well‑established urban neighborhood with high traffic exposure on Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue.
- Excellent access to public transit, including UM St. Louis South and Wellston MetroLink stations.
- Proximity to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (13 minutes) and Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (48 minutes).
- Solid construction (built in 1909) with potential for continued educational operations.
- Situated in a moderate‑to‑low flood risk area.
Overview
This Walnut Park property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable urban specialty school site in St. Louis City. The property includes two brick buildings with a total gross building area of approximately 57,281 square feet, situated on a 3.22-acre lot. Constructed in 1909, the two-story buildings feature a gable roof, indicating solid construction and potential for adaptive reuse, redevelopment, or continued educational operations. Currently housing Mother’s Way Child Care, the property is owned by the St. Louis Board of Education and is located in a well-established urban neighborhood. The site benefits from excellent access to public transit, including the UM St. Louis South and Wellston MetroLink stations. It is also located in proximity to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (13 minutes) and Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (48 minutes). The property is located in a moderate-to-low flood risk area. The surrounding area has a population of over 13,000 within a one-mile radius. Traffic exposure along Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue ensures visibility and accessibility. This property is suitable for investors, developers, or organizations seeking a prominent urban property with redevelopment potential.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Schools
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Saint Louis
- County
- St. Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Longitude
- -90.252551
- Latitude
- 38.702854
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
School - Urban school site with redevelopment potential in St. Louis City.
Where is this school located?
The property is located at 5814 Thekla Ave Saint Louis, MO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $460,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Large 3.22‑acre lot with two brick buildings totaling approximately 57,281 square feet, suitable for adaptive reuse or redevelopment.; Located in a well‑established urban neighborhood with high traffic exposure on Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue.; Excellent access to public transit, including UM St. Louis South and Wellston MetroLink stations.
