3835 Westminster Place, St Louis, MO 63108

$500,000

STL INVESTORS: This opportunity is rare, the possibilities are endless, creative & brilliant minds will know what to do. 3835 Westminster Place, dripping in historical relevance to the greatness we call St. Louis. Specifically constructed to serve as a nerve center for pioneering religious social action, extensive archive of religious… Read More and immigration preservation, commissioned by the Central Bureau of the Catholic Central Union of America (CCUA) as a permanent home for their expanding global publications, 25,000 book library. The building served as the central command for the oldest Catholic social action fraternal organization in America (founded in 1855). The structure was built in the Midtown/Grand Center neighborhood, zoned for commercial/office use. This area houses historic visual & performing venues, including Fox Theatre, Powell Symphony Hall, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Kranzberg Arts Center. The Heitkamp Memorial Library is the crown jewel of the building is its custom-designed archival library space. Built with reinforced flooring to handle extreme weight. The best use hinges on leveraging its rare location as a quiet historic enclave positioned directly between two massive economic engines: Saint Louis University and the Grand Center Arts District, the property is uniquely optimized for three distinct high-value concepts: 1. High-Value Creative, Tech, or Legal Offices. Why it works: The building is already physically outfitted for professional administrative work, featuring secure basement vaults and structured office layouts. The Draw: Creative agencies, law firms, architecture practices, or boutique tech startups heavily prize private, standalone historic properties in Midtown. It offers quiet privacy for clients while sitting steps away from high-end lunch spots, networking hubs. 2. Academic Research Center or University Think Tank Why it works: Saint Louis University surrounds this block, and the building's deep history as the Heitkamp Library makes it ideal for scholastic preservation. The Draw: It is a turn-key opportunity for an academic department, a university-affiliated foundation, a non-profit think tank, or a specialized research institute requiring private workspace, seminar rooms, and heavy-duty archival storage close to campus. 3. Luxury Single-Family Residential Conversion Why it works: 3835 Westminster sits on a highly preserved residential block flanked by multi-million dollar historic homes. The Draw: Converting small institutional properties into expansive, customized luxury single-family homes or live-work artist lofts is a highly successful trend in the Central West End and Midtown areas. The building's unique layout provides open architectural flexibility for mid-century modern or industrial-chic residential interiors. Timeless location, timeless character with endless possibilities. Become the new Steward of this STL Historic Treasure. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty, Beth Schultz, 314-725-0009.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 7, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

7,788

Lot Size

0.28 Acres

Year Built

1922

MLS Number

26033743

Additional Details

Basement

Basement: "Full", "Storage Space", "Unfinished", "Walk-Out Access", Basement

Building

Above Grade Finished Area: 7788 Sq.Ft., Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor, Architectural Style: "Historic", Construction Materials: "Brick", "Stone", Levels: "Three Or More", Living Area: 7788 Sq. Ft., 16 total rooms, Year Built: 1922

Community

Neighborhood: Patch

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air"

Disclosures

Disclosures: "None"

Fireplaces

Features: "Other", 4 Fireplaces Total, Fireplace Included

Garage

Attached Garage, 2 garage spaces, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: "Radiant"

Lot

Features: "Near Public Transit", Lot Size Acres: 0.2755, Lot Size Dimensions: 80x150, Lot Size Source: Public Records, Lot Size Square Feet: 12000.78 Sq.Ft.

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Sewer

"Public Sewer"

Utilities

Electricity Available: "Ameren", Utilities: "Cable Available", Water Source: "Public"

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