Front exterior of 555 Stratford Avenue, a 1930 brick residence
$539,000
Coming Soon · Pre-Market
Coming Soon · University City, Missouri

555 Stratford Avenue

An exclusive opportunity to purchase before this home is listed on the open market.

3+1
Beds + Office
1.5
Baths
2,153
Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
Welcome

Comfort today, opportunity for tomorrow.

Welcome to 555 Stratford, a move-in-ready home in one of University City's most sought-after neighborhoods. This is your chance to view the property and submit an offer before it goes live on the MLS — giving buyers the opportunity to avoid bidding wars while potentially saving thousands in Realtor commissions and certain closing costs through a direct purchase.

From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the charm, established surroundings, and exceptional location. The home has been well maintained and is ready for immediate occupancy, while still offering the perfect canvas for a new owner to personalize, update, and build equity over time.

Whether you're looking for a forever home, relocating to the area, or searching for a property with long-term value, 555 Stratford offers the ideal combination of comfort today and opportunity for tomorrow.

Living room with hardwood floors, arched openings, and a view to the staircase
The Home

Character you can't build new

Behind the brick facade, 555 Stratford pairs period craftsmanship with the updates that make everyday living easy.

Primary bedroom opening to a private sitting room
  • Updated kitchen

    Marble countertops, maple cabinetry, a gas Jenn-Air range, newer stainless appliances, and a pull-out pantry.

  • Primary suite retreat

    The primary bedroom opens to a sunny sitting room and its own private rooftop deck.

  • Period details throughout

    Arched doorways, stained glass windows, rich hardwood floors, and quality moldings in every room.

  • Room to spread out

    Three bedrooms plus a dedicated office and a flexible bonus room, with a full basement for storage and laundry.

The Opportunity

Why you'll love this home

A rare pre-market chance to buy in one of University City's most established neighborhoods — on your terms, before everyone else.

Move-In Ready

Move-in ready with endless potential to make it your own.

Pre-Market Access

Opportunity to purchase before the property reaches the open market.

Direct-Sale Savings

Potential savings on commissions and certain closing costs with a direct sale.

Established Neighborhood

Located in a beautiful, established University City neighborhood.

Everything Nearby

Convenient access to parks, shopping, restaurants, major highways, and many of the St. Louis area's most popular destinations.

Room to Personalize

Perfect for buyers seeking a home with character, value, and room to personalize.

Bedrooms
3 + Office
plus bonus room
Bathrooms
1.5
1 full · 1 half
Living Area
2,153 sf
total
Year Built
1930
brick construction
Style
Single Family
two-story
Heating
Central
A/C · fireplace
Flooring
Hardwood
throughout
Community
Gated
private street
The Neighborhood

A planned, gated community with a century of history.

555 Stratford sits within University Hills, one of the St. Louis area's most distinctive planned neighborhoods. Developer Cyrus Willmore — known for the quality of his work — began the subdivision in 1923, and more than a century later it remains a private, gated community of beautifully kept early-twentieth-century homes.

The architecture here is notable enough that the Missouri Office of Historic Preservation completed a historic inventory of every home. Governed by resident trustees under its original indenture, University Hills pairs a close-knit community and mature, tree-lined streets with gated privacy — all just minutes from Washington University, Clayton, and the Delmar Loop.

Visit the University Hills community site →
555 Stratford Avenue in the historic University Hills subdivision
The Location

The best of University City

Few addresses put you this close to the region's universities, dining, and green space while keeping the calm of a private residential street.

  • Downtown Clayton0.6 mi
  • The Delmar Loop1.0 mi
  • Washington University1.0 mi
  • Forest Park2.0 mi
  • Flynn Park Elementary0.3 mi
  • MetroLink StationWalkable
Get In Touch

Request a private showing

Private showings are now available by appointment. Don't wait until this home hits the market — take advantage of this exclusive pre-market opportunity and discover everything 555 Stratford has to offer before everyone else.

555 Stratford Ave

University City, Missouri 63130

Showings
By appointment