1038 E 5th Street
Active Step into opportunity with this versatile 6,094 sq ft above-ground structure (8,450 sq ft total) located in the heart of the coveted Columbus Park neighborhood, just minutes from the Missouri River and Downtown KC. Whether you’re looking for a live-work setup, multi-family investment, or a stunning single-family conversion, this building is your blank canvas.
??? PROPERTY FEATURES:
First Floor: Ideal for a commercial storefront, office, or studio—with ample space to include residential living quarters. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to live where they work.
Second Floor: Features potential for multiple units—one layout includes a spacious 3 bed / 2 bath apartment, with room for an additional unit or expanded owner’s suite.
Rear Access: Includes a garage door, offering excellent utility for deliveries, storage, or future enclosed parking.
?? CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:
Convert into a duplex or triplex with rental income potential ??
Reimagine as a grand single-family home with over 6,000 sq ft of living space
Create a mixed-use development with commercial below and residential above
?? LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Situated in fast-developing Columbus Park, surrounded by new construction, luxury townhomes, and renovated historic buildings
Minutes from River Market, Downtown KC, and the streetcar line
Easy access to trails, dining, art galleries, and the vibrant Missouri Riverfront
?? THE VALUE IS CLEAR:
With comparable properties in the area selling for over $1 million, this property is a rare opportunity at just $650,000. Bring your vision and make your mark in one of Kansas City’s most exciting and transforming neighborhoods.
Schedule your showing today and explore the endless potential this property offers. Investors, visionaries, and creatives — this is your chance to shape the future of Columbus Park!
View full listing details| Price: | 625,000 |
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| Address: | 1038 E 5th Street |
| City: | Kansas City |
| State: | Missouri |
| Zip Code: | 64106 |
| Subdivision: | Columbus Park |
| MLS: | 2556801 |
| Year Built: | 1916 |
| Acres: | 0.06 |
| Lot Square Feet: | 0.06 acres |
| leasedYN: | no |
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| mlsStatus: | Active |
| utilities: | Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available |
| currentUse: | Other |
| lotSizeArea: | 2614 |
| businessType: | Other |
| inFloodPlain: | No |
| listingTerms: | Cash, Conventional |
| lotSizeUnits: | Square Feet |
| mlsAreaMajor: | 202 - Kansas City Area (So. of River) |
| saleIncludes: | Building Only |
| storiesTotal: | 2 |
| ageDescription: | 101 Years/More |
| parkingFeatures: | Garage, On Street |
| roadSurfaceType: | Asphalt |
| transactionType: | Sale |
| locationFeatures: | City Location |
| roadFrontageType: | City Street |
| roadResponsibility: | Public Maintenance |
| numberOfDriveInDoors: | 1 |
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