June 2001
House of the Month
5311 Ruskin Ave.

As spring in St. Louis comes to a close, many are reminded of something Mark Twain once said, "In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four-and-twenty hours." It is amazing what difference a day can make. A special day in any life is the day one chooses a place to watch a family grow and the seasons change. The June featured city home is located in the Mark Twain neighborhood. Named for the great Missouri writer, the tidy neighborhood is home to many young families and empty-nesters. This newly-constructed home is located at 5311 Ruskin Avenue.

This neighborhood is one of the Sustainable Neighborhoods and home to some significant redevelopment. The building is one of four single-family homes being built on the northwest corner of Ruskin and Thekla and start at $85,000. The featured home is 1,600 square feet and consists of three bedrooms and 2 1/2-baths. The modern designed eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator, and gas stove is the perfect spot for preparing meals and sharing family gossip. The formal dining room allows access to the spacious outdoor patio and kitchen. It has a rear-attached garage and a privacy fence. The site is across the street from Mark Twain Middle School. The Mark Twain neighborhood offers a wonderful value, caring and dedicated residents, as well as a convenient location to all potential homebuyers.

Mark Twain Neighborhood