St. Louis, MO 63110
Built in 2020 as the builder's display home, 4424 Vista Avenue was finished with a level of detail you'd normally expect in a custom build. It sits on a block of newer contemporary homes in one of St. Louis's most sought-after city neighborhoods. The exterior combines low-maintenance Nichiha fiber-cement siding with a warm wood-tone accent wall, insulated Kolbe casement windows, and a covered front entry.
Inside, the main level is open from front to back, with 9-foot ceilings, recessed lighting, and engineered hardwood flooring throughout. The dining room sits at the front of the home, framed by corner windows and a modern Sputnik chandelier. It flows into a kitchen designed for cooking and entertaining. You'll find gray Shaker cabinetry with tall pantry storage and quartz countertops. The oversized waterfall island has an undermount sink and breakfast-bar seating. Stainless appliances include a KitchenAid gas range with a chimney hood and a newer refrigerator. The living room is anchored by a striking open-tread staircase with solid wood treads and a metal railing, and clerestory windows on both sides bring in natural light. A spacious mud room at the rear has a built-in bench and cubbies, room for a coffee bar, and a sliding door to the deck. A powder room on the main level is convenient for guests.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers two closets, both fitted with new custom organizers. The en suite bath has a dual-sink quartz vanity, tile flooring, and a walk-in shower with a tile surround and frameless glass. Two additional bedrooms, one with a wall of closets and one with a double closet, share a hall bath with a tiled tub/shower. Laundry is on the bedroom level, right where you need it. Zoned HVAC keeps all three levels comfortable and efficient.
The partially finished lower level has a distinct industrial character. It features exposed ceiling joists, a durable metallic epoxy floor, and knotty pine walls. It's a versatile space for a family room, rec room, home gym, or office, and a freestanding bar with two stools is included. The lower-level full bath is a standout, with pine plank walls and ceiling, a marble-topped vanity, matte black fixtures, and a freestanding soaking tub.
Outside, step from the mud room onto a generous deck with a modern metal railing and string lights. From there, head down to the paver patio and covered gazebo, complete with a ceiling fan, lighting, and a mounted TV that stays with the home. The yard is fully fenced. A 2-car detached garage off the alley, a rare find in the city, has a quiet wall-mounted opener and overhead storage racks.
Recent updates include a new patio door, front storm door, and front window, a newer refrigerator, and custom closet systems. The owners also added the patio gazebo, a replacement sump pump, a professionally installed waterproofing system, and a security system. The owners also finished the lower level and added its full bath.
4424 Vista sits in Forest Park Southeast, just a few blocks south of the Grove, the lively stretch of Manchester Avenue between Kingshighway and Vandeventer. The district is known for independent restaurants, bars, and music venues, all within walking distance. Favorites include Urban Chestnut's Grove Brewery & Bierhall and Grace Meat + Three for Southern comfort food. Good Company is known for burgers and cocktails, La Calle STL serves Mexican, and Sultan offers Mediterranean. The Ready Room hosts live music and comedy.
The neighborhood's location is hard to beat. Forest Park, with its free Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, and Science Center, is just to the northwest. The Washington University Medical Campus, Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals, and the Cortex Innovation Community are all close by. So are the Central West End and the Missouri Botanical Garden. With I-64 just to the north and I-44 to the south, downtown is roughly a 10-minute drive, and MetroLink access is nearby.
Over the past decade, blocks like the 4400 block of Vista have been transformed by new contemporary infill homes. The result is modern construction in an established, walkable city neighborhood.