Located in Sauget, Illinois — just minutes from the Mississippi River and a short drive across the bridge into downtown St. Louis — this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 1,187 square feet of solid potential at one of the most accessible price points in the entire St. Louis Metro area. Listed at just $29,000 with $1,000 down and $450 per month (which includes your property taxes), this property is designed for the buyer who sees opportunity where others see work. Sellers describe this as a "Handyman Special — Solid Bones," and that distinction matters. This isn't a teardown — it's a home with good structural integrity that needs cosmetic attention, updating, or repairs to reach its full potential. For the right buyer — a DIY renovator, an investor, or someone willing to put in sweat equity to build real ownership — this is the kind of deal that rarely surfaces in today's market at this price. Sauget sits directly across from St. Louis in the Metro East region of southwestern Illinois, giving residents easy access to the Gateway City's employment, entertainment, and amenities without the Missouri price tag. The surrounding area has seen continued interest from buyers priced out of the more competitive Missouri side of the market, making value-driven properties like this increasingly sought after. Owner financing makes this accessible without requiring a traditional bank loan, conventional mortgage approval, or the lengthy underwriting process that stops many buyers in their tracks. With just $1,000 down, you could be on your way to building equity in a real property — on your own terms. If you're handy, motivated, and ready to invest in yourself, 17 Cahokia St deserves a serious look. ---