440 Carswold Drive, Clayton, MO 63105 - Jamie Walsh Real Estate

$679,900

Multiple offers received. Thank you. Seller would consider a back up offer. Steeped in history and filled with decades of joy and laughter, this timeless Colonial is ready to welcome its next chapter — and its next lucky owner — in the heart of downtown Clayton. Nestled… Read More in the beloved Wydown Forest neighborhood, where no two homes are alike and every street feels like a storybook, this is more than a house — it’s a lifestyle waiting to be lived. Imagine mornings that begin with a stroll to nearby parks, coffee shops, boutiques, and top-rated schools — all just steps from your front door. Even better? You’re only 15 minutes from almost everywhere you need to be. Walkability, charm, and convenience rarely meet like this. Approach along the newer stone walkway and step onto the welcoming full front porch, where life unfolds like your favorite feel-good movie. Sip something refreshing, wave to neighbors gathered around the community island just across the way, and feel friendships form in real time. Inside, the spacious double living room invites connection — a cozy fireplace nook to the right, a lively gathering space to the left. The oversized dining and activity room, complete with built-ins, flows seamlessly to the enormous, recently updated deck and lush rear gardens — perfect for celebrations, quiet evenings, and everything in between. The surprisingly expansive remodeled kitchen sits at the heart of the home, designed for togetherness. Whether preparing weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this is where memories are made. A discreetly placed half bath and side entry add thoughtful convenience. Upstairs, modern glass-paneled railings lead to a primary suite spanning the entire width of the home — a true retreat with room to grow (and exciting potential for bath expansion). The light-filled hall bath offers generous storage, and two additional spacious bedrooms complete the level — including one that delights at every turn with custom Jungle Book murals, a magical space sure to spark imagination and smiles. The dry lower level awaits your personal vision — game room, creative studio, fitness zone, or the ultimate retreat. And the detached storage building (formerly a one-car garage, conveyed as-is) is a dream setup for gardeners and hobbyists alike. Homes like this — rich in character, wrapped in community, and positioned in one of Clayton’s most walkable, sought-after neighborhoods — do not come along often. The time is now. The place is here. Don’t deny yourself the joy. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty, Warner Hall, 314-725-0009.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,736

Lot Size

0.12 Acres

Year Built

1927

MLS Number

26004351

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

"Dishwasher", "Oven", "Built-In Gas Range"

Basement

Basement: "Full", Basement

Building

Above Grade Finished Area: 1736 Sq.Ft., Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records, Architectural Style: "Other", Construction Materials: "Brick", "Stone", Levels: "Two", Living Area: 1736 Sq. Ft., 6 total rooms, Year Built: 1927

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air"

Disclosures

Disclosures: "See Seller's Disclosure"

Fireplaces

Features: "Decorative", 1 Fireplace Total, Fireplace Included

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air"

Interior Features

Features: "Breakfast Room", "Built-in Features", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Historic Millwork", "Special Millwork"

Lot

Features: "Interior Lot", Lot Size Acres: 0.1182, Lot Size Square Feet: 5148.79 Sq.Ft.

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Sewer

"Public Sewer"

Taxes

Annual Tax Amount: 6516, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Electricity Available: "Other", Water Source: "Public"

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