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c.1880 Missouri Mansion For Sale W/Water View $125K – The Goodman-Stark House

OHU50K Notes     $125,000

c.1880 Missouri Mansion For Sale W/Water View. This home is stunning! The architecture and design, they don’t make them like this anymore. This home has 7 bedrooms and is a block from Riverview Park.

HISTORIC ELEGANCE ON THE BLUFFS OF LOUISIANA, MISSOURI! Step into history at the remarkable Goodman-Stark House, a distinguished 1894 residence overlooking the Mississippi River. This exceptional 2 1/2-story brick home offers 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath, combining impressive scale and craftsmanship with the timeless character of a true historic property.  Architecturally, the home showcases the distinctive character of the American Queen Anne style, featuring an asymmetrical design, steeply pitched roof, prominent brick chimneys, bay windows, pedimented dormers and elegant porches. The dark-red pressed-brick exterior, limestone foundation and substantial masonry construction reflect the exceptional craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Inside, historic charm continues with original woodwork, period millwork, wood floors, multiple fireplaces, transom windows and an impressive central staircase. Generous rooms, tall ceilings and architectural details throughout provide an authentic sense of another era while offering an exciting opportunity to preserve and enjoy this one-of-a-kind property. Whether you’re a lover of historic homes, an architectural enthusiast, or someone looking for a truly distinctive residence, 601 N. 3rd Street offers a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Louisiana, Missouri history. Come experience the craftsmanship, character and story that make the Goodman-Stark House truly special.

  • 7 beds
  • 2 bath
  • 5,469 sqft
  • 0.4 acres lot
  • Build date 1880

601 N 3rd St, Louisiana, MO 63353   $125,000

Family History

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Goodman-Stark House is an important part of Louisiana’s architectural and cultural heritage. The home is associated with Clarence McDowell Stark, co-founder and first president of Stark Brothers Nurseries and Orchards Company, adding an extraordinary layer of local history to this already impressive residence.

History and Ownership
  • Built: 1894 for Richard H. Goodman, chief cashier at the Bank of Louisiana.
  • The Starks. Clarence McDowell Stark purchased the home in 1899 following the Goodmans’ divorce. Clarence lived there for over seven decades, and the house has deep ties to the prominent Stark family of Stark Bros. Nursery fame.

Feb. 1898

 

  • Recent Ownership: The historic property was acquired by entrepreneur and actress Desreta Jackson (best known for young Celie in The Color Purple).
Architecture
  • Design: Designed by St. Louis architectural firm Franklin, Wheeler, and Branson.
  • Materials: Features a limestone foundation and dark-red bricks trucked in from Quincy, Illinois.
  • Features: Includes a steeply pitched hipped and gabled roof, asymmetrical facade, bay windows, and balustraded porches.
Brick Building featured at 601 N 3rd St, Louisiana, MO, 63353
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