Mark Twain
Special Purpose | 43,500 SqFt
Marketing description
5316–5326 Ruskin Avenue presents a compelling value-add redevelopment opportunity in North St. Louis, offering scale, flexibility, and multiple paths for repositioning. The property consists of approximately 43,500 square feet across two single-story buildings situated on a 1.78-acre site, creating a versatile footprint for adaptive reuse or operational redevelopment.
The single-story configuration enhances accessibility and simplifies conversion, while the expansive site allows for parking expansion, outdoor storage, or future site improvements. The combination of building size and land area provides flexibility for a wide range of uses, including warehouse or light industrial conversion, storage and logistics, educational or training facilities, community or nonprofit use, church or institutional campus use, and creative production or maker spaces.
Offered as-is, the property presents a true value-add opportunity for investors and developers to unlock upside through renovation and repositioning. Its flexible commercial zoning, manageable site size, and attractive basis make it well suited for investors, owner-users, and organizations seeking to establish or expand operations in an urban corridor.
Strategically located in North St. Louis, the property benefits from access to major transportation routes, surrounding residential density, and nearby industrial corridors, supporting a variety of redevelopment scenarios.
Owner financing is available for qualified buyers, providing a unique opportunity to structure favorable acquisition terms and maximize redevelopment potential.
This offering represents a rare chance to acquire a scalable, repositionable asset with strong fundamentals and long-term upside in an established St. Louis market.
Investment highlights
- Owner Financing Available
- Flexible acquisition terms offered for qualified buyers, reducing upfront capital and enhancing deal structure
- Value-Add Redevelopment Opportunity
- Ideal for adaptive reuse, repositioning, or redevelopment with multiple exit strategies
- ±43,500 SF on 1.78 Acres
- Two single-story buildings providing scale and a versatile footprint for a variety of uses
- Single-Story Layout Advantage
- Efficient configuration simplifies redevelopment, accessibility, and operational use
- Flexible Commercial Zoning
- Supports a wide range of uses including industrial, storage, educational, community, and institutional applications
- Strong Land-to-Building Ratio
- Allows for parking expansion, outdoor storage, or future site improvements
- Adaptive Reuse Potential
- Suitable for warehouse conversion, logistics, training facilities, nonprofit headquarters, or creative space
- As-Is Value Pricing
- Positioned at an attractive basis for investors seeking to unlock value through renovation
- Strategic North St. Louis Location
- Convenient access to major corridors including I-70, surrounding neighborhoods, and industrial areas
- Accessibility & Connectivity
- Approximately 7 miles to Downtown St. Louis and 11 miles to Lambert International Airport
- Investor & Owner-User Appeal
- Attractive to developers, investors, nonprofits, and businesses seeking a scalable footprint
- Multiple Value Creation Paths
- Supports phased redevelopment, operational use, or long-term hold strategies
- Long-Term Upside Potential
- Combination of location, scale, and pricing creates strong opportunity for appreciation and repositioning
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