Robertsville, Missouri traces its name to Edward James Roberts, who arrived from Virginia in 1830 at just 14 years old and went on to build a sprawling plantation of more than 3,000 acres along the Meramec River bottomlands. By the early 1900s, the area had transformed into a getaway destination called Meramec Terrace, where St. Louis city dwellers escaped to summer cottages along the river — many of which were converted into permanent homes during the Great Depression. That same tradition of lakefront retreat living continues today at 331 Scovill Lake Rd, a gated, private four-bedroom home on 2.48 waterfront acres, now listed at $335,000 following a $15,000 price cut on August 30.
A Home Recently Refreshed
Built in 1965, this 2,729-square-foot home has seen genuine recent updates: quartz countertops, an updated kitchen, and new hardwood floors give the interior a current feel without losing its solid, established bones. Two fireplaces add warmth throughout, and the layout spreads across two levels — a main-floor bedroom for flexible single-level living, with the primary suite and two additional bedrooms upstairs. The primary bedroom alone spans a generous 306 square feet, and a 456-square-foot living room plus a 340-square-foot family room give the home genuinely large gathering spaces. Cedar and stone exterior materials add real character to the construction.
A Gated, Premium Lakefront Lot
This is where the listing truly stands apart: a gated entrance provides genuine privacy, and the 2.48-acre lot sits directly on the water, described specifically as a “premium lake front lot,” secluded and heavily wooded with natural foliage. A five-car garage is a rare find on a residential property this size, offering serious storage or space for boats and lake equipment alongside vehicles.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a septic tank. Central air conditioning is backed by an attic fan and ceiling fans for efficient cooling through Missouri summers. Annual property taxes run $2,243, and the property is available through a wide range of financing options, including 1031 exchange, cash, conventional, FHA, and VA loans. The home has already seen a price reduction just over a month after its original listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $335,000 ($123/sq ft) — reduced $15,000 on 8/30 |
| Location | 331 Scovill Lake Rd, Robertsville, MO 63072 |
| Home Size | 2,729 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 4 / 3 (2 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 2.48 acres, gated and waterfront |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Recent Updates | Quartz counters, updated kitchen, new hardwood floors |
| Fireplaces | 2 |
| Parking | 5-car garage |
| Financing | 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA |
| Annual Taxes | $2,243 |
Why Robertsville
Robertsville sits along the Meramec River in Franklin County, home to Robertsville State Park’s 1,225 forested acres, boat launches, and hiking trails just minutes from this property. The area draws St. Louis-area buyers looking for genuine lake and river access without a long drive, continuing a tradition of getaway living that dates back over a century to the old Meramec Terrace resort days. For a buyer looking for a gated, private, genuinely updated lakefront home with real garage space, Robertsville offers a rare combination of seclusion and river-country recreation within reach of a major metro area.
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