This Soulard Townhouse Has a Rooftop Deck With a Killer View

Anyone who loves fireworks might want to take a close look at the townhouse now for sale at 2518 South 12th Street. It's got a fourth-story deck that's simply terrific — and offers views of Busch Stadium and the Gateway Arch.

"On the Fourth of July, they can see not only the show in downtown St. Louis, but also the municipalities in Illinois doing their festivities," reports Becci Sasser, one of the Keller Williams agents repping the home.

The house was built in 1893 but still offers all the modern comforts. A previous owner did extensive work modernizing the place, and in addition to 3,000 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, there's a two-car garage and a basement you'd actually want to spend time in (as many owners of a historic home in St. Louis could tell you, that's no given). "It's beautiful inside," Sasser says. "It's got historic character, but it's also all completely renovated." That includes a third-floor bar/game room, which leads to the deck and its downtown views.

And the neighborhood is a dream for people who like good food and live music. It's located on the quieter side of Soulard, near Jack Nolen's (a multiple-year RFT pick for Best Burger) and just a few blocks from Peacemaker Lobster Crab in Benton Park. Big Daddy's, just around the corner, offers a shuttle to sports games downtown. Of the sellers, Sasser says, "They loved it because it's a beautiful residential area, but they could walk to so many things, and there's so many good places to eat. Even their son has a list of his favorites."

The owners are asking $610,000. For more info, contact Sasser at 314-566-0297 or markandbecci.com.