320 N Main StreetLouisiana, MO 63353

Description

If these walls could talk, they would tell elaborate stories that encompass almost 170 years from tall tales to historical facts. This Grand Historic Italianate style solid brick beauty was built in 1858 by James H. Johnson, a riverboat captain. Other owners include John B Henderson (author of the 13th amendment) and Paul C Stark Sr of Stark Bros Nurseries. This home has been lovingly preserved with the majority of original details plus modern amenities added. Enter into the foyer through solid wood double doors and be transported back in time. Slowly make your way into the grand center hall with a view of the floating stair, glistening chandelier (relocated from the Visitation Academy of St. Louis by Theodosia Stark in 1945) and be astounded by the massive floor to ceiling mirror (relocated from the Peak Mansion in St. Louis by Captain Johnson) The majestic ballroom once used to entertain historical dignitaries boast ornate details, 2 fireplaces, walkout windows to the deck, and original interior shutters. The entire home is graced with 14-foot ceilings, and the 3rd story offers a cupola (find the hidden signatures of past owners) with a view of the mighty Mississippi River. Enormous foldable pocket doors grace most rooms; 9 fireplaces with gorgeous mantels, and original plaster medallions ornately enhance the chandeliers throughout. Original summer kitchen was converted to a main floor suite. Main floor kitchen was recently updated with all modern necessities. The back stairs lead to a second kitchen that once housed the indoor servants. 4 massive bedrooms with adjoining pocket doors located on the second floor each having its own fireplace. Grand floor to ceiling library in the second-floor hall. The 2-story covered decks on the back of the home can be accessed through many doors and provide ample entertaining space. Oversized 2-car brick detached garage with workshop area. Seasonally landscaped lot is enhanced with wrought iron fencing and original hitching post. This stately residence has been featured on many historical tours and can easily be utilized as a B & B, wedding venue, multi-generational living, or your personal historical residence.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Structure type

House / Multi Family

Year built

1850

Living area

4,964 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.33 acres

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

3

Ownership

Private

Days on market

210

MLS^® Listing#

26017632

Property Features

Interior

Bookcases · Built-in Features · Ceiling Fan(s) · Chandelier · Entrance Foyer · High Ceilings · In-Law Floorplan · Other · Pantry

Exterior

Lighting · Private Entrance · Private Yard · Rain Gutters

Appliances

Oven · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Instant Hot Water · Ice Maker · Microwave · Electric Oven · Free-Standing Gas Range · Refrigerator · Washer · Washer/Dryer · Tankless Water Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air · Electric · Heat Pump · Multi Units · Other · Wall Unit(s)

Heating

Electric · Forced Air · Heat Pump · Natural Gas · Other · Wood

Flooring

Carpet · Hardwood · Laminate · Tile · Wood

Fireplace

Bedroom · Dining Room · Family Room · Great Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Master Bedroom · See Remarks · Wood Burning

Basement

Exterior Entry · Interior Entry · Other · Partial · Unfinished

Parking

Additional Parking · Attached Carport · Detached · Driveway · Garage · Garage Door Opener · Garage Faces Front · Off Street · On Street · Oversized · Private · Storage · Workshop in Garage

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup · Main Level · Washer Hookup

Patio

Covered · Porch · Rear Porch

Fencing

Partial

Lot features

City Lot · Corner Lot · Gentle Sloping · Landscaped · Private · Views

Construction

Brick · Plaster · Stone

Foundation

Stone

Roof

Metal · Mixed · Shingle

Windows

Shutters · Drapes · Storm Window(s) · Window Treatments · Wood Frames

Security

Security System Owned

Other structures

Garage(s) · Workshop

Community

Sidewalks · Street Lights

Utilities

Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Sewer Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Louisiana Elem.

Middle

Louisiana Middle

High

Louisiana High

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$1,997Tax year 2025

Parcel number

08-04-18-004-009-001.000

Directions

From Highway 54/79 Take N 3rd St to Virginia St to home on the right corner.