c.1909 Illinois Colonial Revival Fixer Upper With Original Elements $33K

c.1909 Illinois Colonial Revival Fixer Upper With Original Elements. On a street lined with 1900’s homes.

570 Washington Pl, East Saint Louis, IL 62205   $33,000

• Contact Realtor: Kyle Morris
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• Niche

 

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Pros

• Extremely low cost of living & housing

• Cost of living is about 19–22% below the U.S. average

• Median home values range from $35 k to $97 k, with median rent around $480–$865/month, making homeownership and renting highly affordable .

• Excellent transit access to St. Louis

• Served by Metrolink light rail and bus connections, offering convenient commutes to downtown St. Louis (~20 mi away)

• Community character & riverside amenities

• Strong community pride, especially in family and neighborhood ties:

  “Well‑mannered and family‑oriented… we do marches and rallies protesting against gun violence… Yet this does not stop the situation … we are as one”

• Parks like Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park offer stunning Gateway Arch views

• Historic architecture & cultural roots

• Home to sites like Pennsylvania Avenue and Downtown Historic Districts, though some buildings are vacant

• The high school’s athletics are a source of local pride

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Cons

• Alarmingly high crime rates

• Violent crime rates place East St. Louis among the most dangerous areas nationwide—violent crime risk is ~1 in 133; property crime is ~1 in 52—with car theft ~1 in 105

• Many residents express caution:

  “It could be very dangerous at times… Certain neighborhoods aren’t all bad, but… stay to one’s self” 
  “Avoid! avoid! avoid!” but also: “it’s more empty than dangerous”

• Severe economic distress & poverty

• Unemployment ~13%, and poverty ~31%, with median household income around $24–29 k, far below national and state averages

• Struggling schools & low academic performance

• School district grades around C‑ / D+, with low proficiency in core subjects

• Niche gives both public schools and crime a D grade

• Extensive urban blight & infrastructure issues

• Many abandoned buildings, vacant lots, and deteriorating infrastructure persist

• Civic reviews mention poor sanitation, street conditions, and neglected city services .

• Limited amenities despite proximity to St. Louis

• Local retail and dining are scarce; residents often go to Missouri for better options

• Health & fitness, and schools are graded low (C or below)

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