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The George Englehart Houses
1513 Charles Street
Asking $8,000.00

This Colonial Revival style house was constructed between in 1902 by George Englehart, a prominent local wholesale giant and real estate speculator. Englehart’s mansion once occupied the entire block. By 1898 the mansion was replaced by a series of Colonial Revival houses designed by the architectural firm of J.H. Felt & Company. The Colonial Revival style of architecture, popular nationally 1880-1955, did not use exact copies of Colonial homes but rather interpretations of original designs. The Charles Street Englehart properties are wood frame Colonial Revival homes but with more influence from the Craftsman style.

The George Englehart House at 1513 Charles Street is a contributing structure in the Museum Hill Local Historic District and as such it is eligible for the Missouri State Tax Credit program which can reimburse up to 25% of the rehabilitation costs. For more information pertaining to the Museum Hill Local Historic District go to www.stjoemo.info/planning/histpres.cfm and click on Landmark Commission Design Guidelines. Please check with the City’s Preservation Planner before starting any restoration to insure any proposed work is compliant with the Landmark Commission Design Guidelines (816) 271-4797. Also, please check with City permit clerks to see if a permit is needed before starting any restoration (816)271-4645.

This structure could be a wonderful restoration project. If you are interested in purchasing this structure, or have any questions regarding its condition please contact the owner’s son Sheldon Brown at (816) 364-0798.

The George Englehart House at 1513 Charles Street will require an extensive restoration. According to City records the following items require attention:

1. Sections of the roof, soffits, facia and guttering need to be repaired or replaced, and
2. Exterior siding has deteriorated and needs repair and painting, and
3. Masonry needs re-pointing and repair, and
4. Porches need restored/rebuilt.

The George Englehart House at 1513 Charles Street meets Sec.7-351 Dangerous Building criteria and is currently listed as a dangerous building by the City of St. Joseph. Anyone interested in purchasing this structure would be required to meet with the City’s Property Maintenance Staff to establish a repair schedule. The perspective owner must obtain an affidavit confirming they are aware of the structures dangerous building status from the current owner and sign and notarize the document in order to comply with the 2000 IPMC - Sec. 107.5 Transfer of Ownership.