c.1949 Missouri Lustron For Sale $59,900

The prefab, enameled steel, Lustron homes were introduced in 1948 in response to the need of housing after WWII. Our featured home today is the surf blue two-bedroom Westchester model. The Westchester is easily recognized  by its notched porch outside of the living room. You can date the Westchester design by the bedroom windows. The earliest homes had pairs of small slit windows set high on the wall. In 1949 and 1950, they changed to the larger single window design like this one has, so this home’s build date must be 1949 or 1950.

In most cases, like our featured home, the foundation was a basic concrete slab. Windows were casement with aluminum sashes, and the skeleton framing of the house was steel. Porcelain steel panels formed the siding, interior walls and roof. The Westchester’s exterior came in four colors: surf blue, dove gray, maize yellow and desert tan. The house next door to this one is the dove gray.

Lustron homes like this one sold from the factory for about $7,500. By the time a foundation, erection costs and other fees were added, the total could amount to $10,000. At a time when similar-sized frames homes were going for $6,500 complete, $10K seemed a high price to pay for a small, plain looking house. Although about 2,500 Lustron homes were sold, the company soon folded.

Too bad this Missouri Lustron for sale has been de-Lustronized

6900 Woodrow Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63121   $59,900

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Pros of Living in St. Louis, MO

Affordable Cost of Living

St. Louis offers a lower cost of living than many other major U.S. cities, especially for housing — both home prices and rents tend to be below national averages.

Vibrant Food & Cultural Scene

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Cons of Living in St. Louis, MO

High Crime in Certain Areas

St. Louis has elevated crime rates, particularly property crime and violent crime in specific neighborhoods — much higher than national averages overall — so location within the city matters a lot for safety.

Public Transportation Limitations

While there is public transit (MetroLink light rail and MetroBus), it’s not extensive and often insufficient for many residents, making car ownership almost essential.

Weather Extremes

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Educational Disparities

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Economic Disparities & Income Levels

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Infrastructure & Traffic

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Urban Decay in Some Areas

Parts of the city have experienced blight or decline, with abandoned buildings and uneven development across neighborhoods. Renewal efforts exist, but change is gradual.

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