1739 Bessie Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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1739 Bessie Street,Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
$149,900
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,059 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: erin windbigler
Office: area properties real estate-river region
MLS#:26055344
Source:MO_MARIS

Price summary

  • Price:$149,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$141.55

About this home

This darling bungalow has been carefully maintained and is full of charm and potential! Vintage details throughout include hardwood floors hiding beneath the carpet, a wood-burning fireplace, built-ins, and a bright sunroom. The spacious bonus room upstairs offers great flexibility and could potentially serve as a third bedroom with the addition of a window A/C unit or mini-split. The unfinished basement provides plenty of storage and includes an additional toilet, shower, and sink. Outside, you'll find a beautifully maintained yard, detached one-car garage, carport, and a desirable Sunset Hills location. Recent improvements include a roof approximately 1.5 years old, garage roof approximately 3 years old, and deck approximately 6 years old. Being sold AS IS, this home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, investor, or anyone looking for an affordable home with character and room to make it their own. The basement does experience some water intrusion during heavy rains and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1936
  • Subdivision & Development:Sunset
  • Listing ID #:26055344
  • Added:13 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 11, 2026 at 08:18 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,059 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Baseboard
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1936
  • Building area:1,059 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.2 Acres
  • Construction Materials:Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels:1.5 Story

Schools

  • High school:Central High
  • Middle school:Central Jr. High
  • Elementary school:Franklin Elem.

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$149,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$141.55
  • Tax amount:$854 (2025)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:1 Carport Space(s), Covered, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
  • Carport spaces:1
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