Located in East Carondelet, Illinois — a small riverside community situated along the Mississippi River just south of the St. Louis Metro corridor — 2949 Adams Ave presents a genuine opportunity for the buyer who knows how to see potential where others see a project. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home clocks in at 625 square feet, making it one of the most affordable entry points into homeownership in the greater St. Louis area, offered at just $69,995 with owner financing available. The seller is upfront about this one: it's a handyman special. That means this property is best suited for a buyer with renovation experience, a vision for what a home can become, or someone simply looking to invest sweat equity into building long-term value. With a $2,000 down payment and $750 per month, the barrier to entry here is remarkably low compared to what traditional financing and today's lending standards typically demand. East Carondelet sits in the Metro East Illinois region of the St. Louis MSA, which includes communities like Cahokia, Granite City, and the broader Southwestern Illinois corridor. The area offers small-town character with proximity to St. Louis conveniences, and riverfront geography that gives this part of the metro a distinct identity. For buyers priced out of the Missouri side or looking for a foothold in a quieter, more rural-adjacent community, properties like this one rarely come with owner financing terms this accessible. If you've been told no by banks, or simply prefer to skip the traditional mortgage process entirely, owner financing puts the path to ownership directly between you and the seller. Bring your tools, bring your plan, and build something that's truly yours. ---