There are homes that you sell, and then there are homes that you carry.
For me, 211 Midland was never just a listing. It was a story — and a continuation of one that started long before I ever stepped foot inside its hand-cut limestone walls.
Originally built in 1905 by John L. Miers — a streetcar magnate when Creve Coeur Lake was the weekend escape for St. Louisans — this grand estate stood as a symbol of an era. Designed by the renowned firm Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, it rose up from nearly 10 acres of untouched countryside, dressed in Missouri limestone, crowned with a red tile roof, and wrapped in a porch wide enough for a family’s dreams to unfold on. Miers wanted proximity to the lake and his growing Creve Coeur resort operation — but what he created was something bigger: a timeless, resilient piece of St. Louis history.
Over the decades, 211 Midland lived many lives — as a family estate, the Normandy Athletic Club, a quiet local landmark — always holding on to its place while the world grew up around it. And then it came into the care of the Serra family — wonderful people with deep ties to the property and the community.
That’s where my story begins. My late mother, Patti Accardi Baum, first built the relationship with the Serra family many years ago. As anyone who knew my mom can tell you, her warmth, honesty, and ability to connect made her unforgettable. She had a special way of making people feel like family — and that included her clients.
When my mom passed this past December, the loss was tremendous. But one thing she instilled in me — one thing the Accardi-Baum Squad has always stood for — is that relationships don’t end when a sale closes. They carry on. They grow. They matter.
So when the time came to find the next chapter for 211 Midland, I picked up right where my mom left off. I worked closely with the Serra family to honor not just the sale of the property, but the history of it. We weren’t just selling a house — we were passing forward a century of craftsmanship, stories, and memories.
And I’m proud to share that just recently, we closed on 211 Midland for $1.12 million. The next chapter for 211 Midland will look different. The new owner is a developer with plans to respectfully transition the site into what we believe will be a 55+ community — bringing new life, new homes, and new stories to this beautiful part of Maryland Heights. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to the original limestone house, I truly believe the spirit of the property — a place where people gather, connect, and build memories — will live on in this next phase.
It wasn’t just a transaction. It was a tribute — to the Serra family, to the home itself, and to the real estate tradition my mom started and I’m honored to continue.
If you or someone you know is looking for a real estate team that leads with heart, hustle, and a deep respect for the story behind every home, give me and the Accardi-Baum Squad a call. We’re not just here to sell houses — we’re here to help you turn your next chapter into something unforgettable.
The Accardi-Baum Squad
“Where real estate is about relationships first.”
