We lowered the price by 50K

Sugar Loaf Mound's price has been lowered to $350,000. We expect to have more traffic as a result.

Urban Review STL gets in on the action

Famed Saint Louis blogger Steve Patterson decided to toss in his thoughts on the mound http://www.urbanreviewstl.com/?p=4359. Steve is my co-agent on another historic property, South Side Tower. I have no idea how I fell into the niche of listing properties that are on the National Register for Historic Places, but I love it! South Side Tower is the art deco gem once known as the South Side National Bank Building at Grand and Gravois.

The old building has been turned into 13 luxury condos by The Lawrence Group. There are only 5 remaining units in the building. I believe that this building has some of the most unique and spectacular views of Saint Louis City. To view some great pictures taken by another Saint Louis blogger click this link http://www.romeofthewest.com/2008/11/view-from-top.html

For the fist time Circa is offering a "First Time Homebuyer Seminar" scheduled for January. Educating people about the process is what we love to do. We are not trying to "sell" anything to you. If you have been thinking about buying a house, but you aren't quite ready to sit down with a lender and real estate agent yet...Then this is perfect for you! There will be a brief overview of the entire process, you will be introduced to the key players, what a lender is looking for, and tips and tricks for a successful purchase.Two dates are available January 17 & 24 from 12-2 pm. You have been hearing that now is the time to buy. Now, come out and find out what it takes to get there. Home prices are low, and so are rates. Start the New Year off right and become a homeowner!

You can also RSVP by emailing me at Lmaibes@gmail.com please include name, how many people are attending, which day, and a contact number so we can call with a reminder!

Open House December 7, 2008

Last open house of the year at Sugar Loaf Mound! Please stop by and join us for the last open house of the year at Sugar Loaf Mound this Sunday December 7, 08 from 1-3 PM.

Anyone ready for another open house?

I have been debating another open house at the mound house. The last open house was such a huge success. We had nearly 150 people in attendance. Part of the reason that I had the open house was to encourage curiosity seekers to come view the mound when someone was at the property. Recently, I have had to put up "No Trespassing" signs to discourage people from entering the property when a real estate agent was not present. I would love for people to be able to view the mound...That being said, I think I am going to have another open house. I am going to wait until tomorrow to view the weather report for the weekend. If it is nice I will schedule one. Keep posted!

South County Hoosier writes about mound house

Another link just popped up about the mound. I would like to meet this person......Most people that write about the mound I have met or know who they are. Did you come to the open house? Shoot me an email....I would love to get you in there and take a look at the view.

http://socohoosier.blogspot.com/2008/11/sugar-loaf-mound-house.html

Interesting site tracks Sugar Loaf Mound

The following is from a website whose link is at the bottom of the page. Non of the material below is wrotten by the author of this blog......

"Artificial Mound in Saint Louis County, Missouri.Sugarloaf is the last remnant of the Saint Louis earthen mounds. It was one of the southern most mounds in the area and lies on a ridge directly above the Mississippi River's west side, and south of the modern city's original center.Sugarloaf has been drastically reduced in size from two homes built directly on the mound and a major highway having clipped the side of the original structure. No focused excavation has ever been made, and even the age of the mound is unknown.Saint Louis's nickname, Mound City, came from a large Mississippian era mound complex, dating to the same era as the larger Cahokia city and mound complex (1050 - 1200 AD). These mounds on the west side of the river were destroyed over the years to make way for city of Saint Louis - most of the structures were used for fill dirt. Sugarloaf, an out lier that may not have been directly associated with the Mississippian complex, may date from the earlier Woodland era.The mound is on the National Register of Historic Places. "

http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=22228&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0