Positioned at the apex of one of St. Louis's most dynamic commercial corridors, 4014 Chouteau Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly visible, freestanding retail building at the intersection of Chouteau Avenue, Manchester Avenue (Historic US Route 66), and South Vandeventer Avenue – locally known as "The Wedge." This 3,826 SF building, constructed in 1960 and situated on a 0.30-acre (12,969 SF) lot, offers exceptional street presence with 235 linear feet of frontage along Chouteau Avenue and an additional 279 feet along Vandeventer Avenue, creating one of the most recognizable commercial corners in St. Louis.
The property is strategically positioned at the entrance to The Grove, one of St. Louis's premier entertainment and dining districts, which has experienced significant investment and sustained tenant demand in recent years. The surrounding trade area benefits from a robust and diverse daytime population driven by Washington University Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital to the north, and Saint Louis University and SSM Health to the northeast – together representing tens of thousands of daily patients, physicians, students, and visitors.
The building sits on a fully signalized corner intersection, offering maximum exposure to vehicular traffic and optimal ingress/egress accessibility. Twenty-eight on-site surface parking spaces provide a generous ratio of 7.32 spaces per 1,000 SF – a competitive advantage that is highly unusual for an urban St. Louis location of this profile.
The property qualifies as part of a federally designated Opportunity Zone, providing potential preferential tax treatment for qualified investors and developers. Its central location places it approximately five minutes from Interstate 64 and Interstate 44, Central West End, Forest Park, and downtown St. Louis.
Zoned G – General Commercial under City of St. Louis code, the property supports a wide range of permitted uses, including food and beverage, personal services, medical and wellness, and general retail. Whether positioned as an owner-user acquisition, value-add redevelopment, or long-term investment, 4014 Chouteau represents an exceptional opportunity to secure a landmark position at the gateway to The Grove.
Eddie Cherry
Manor Real Estate
