Located in Sauget, Illinois — just minutes from the Mississippi River and directly across from St. Louis, Missouri — 119 Saint Robert Drive offers an affordable entry point into the St. Louis Metro real estate market without the price tag that comes with buying on the Missouri side. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sits at 864 square feet and is listed at $69,000 with owner financing available, meaning no traditional bank approval stands between you and homeownership. Let's be straightforward: this is a handyman special. The seller describes it as having solid bones, which means the structure is sound, but the property will need work. For the right buyer — whether that's a handheld-tools-on-the-weekend type, an investor looking to build sweat equity, or someone who simply wants to get into a home at a price that makes sense — this is exactly the kind of opportunity that rarely comes with flexible purchase terms attached. At $2,000 down and $795 per month (which includes property taxes), your total monthly housing cost is known upfront. No bank hoops, no lengthy approval timelines — just a straightforward path to ownership in a metro area where prices on the Illinois side consistently offer more square footage and lower entry costs compared to St. Louis proper. Sauget sits within St. Clair County and provides easy access to I-255, the Poplar Street Bridge, and the broader St. Louis Metro employment corridor. Whether you're commuting into downtown St. Louis or working locally, the location keeps your options open. If you're willing to put in the effort, the numbers here work. Solid bones mean the foundation is there — the vision and the work are up to you. ---