Why Live in Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park in Bel-Ridge is a small neighborhood situated along the scenic Glen Echo Country Club’s golf course. The community consists of two streets, Henderson Road and St. Andrews Place, forming a loop without sidewalks, giving it a private feel with trees lining the roads. Homes here are diverse, featuring Tudor Revivals, brick ranches, and cozy bungalows. Residents enjoy ample green spaces, including the Glen Echo Country Club, which offers tennis, swimming, and golfing, and St. Vincent Park, which has tennis courts, a playground, and a water park. The park also connects to the St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead, a paved trail that extends over a mile and reaches the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus. Dining options near Glen Echo Park are primarily fast food along Natural Bridge Road, with local favorites like Imo’s Pizza and Goss’Up Pasta offering unique dishes. Normandy Shopping Center, just 0.6 miles away, provides grocery options, while Northland Shopping Center, 3 miles away, features additional stores like Schnucks and Aldi. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with I-70 providing a 13-mile commute to downtown St. Louis. Public transportation is available via the MLR train line from the UMSL – South station, 1.5 miles away. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is also 13 miles away and accessible by train. For medical needs, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis is 6 miles from the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Echo Park a good place to live?
Glen Echo Park is a good place to live. Glen Echo Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Glen Echo Park is a suburban neighborhood. Glen Echo Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.6 people per acre and a median age of 28. The average household income is $59,716 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Glen Echo Park are home owners, with 27.1% of residents renting and 72.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Glen Echo Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Glen Echo Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Glen Echo Park?
The median home price in Glen Echo Park is $174,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $35,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $38K a year to afford the median home price in Glen Echo Park. The average household income in Glen Echo Park is $60K.
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Home Trends in Glen Echo Park, MO
On average, homes in Glen Echo Park, Bel-Ridge sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Echo Park, Bel-Ridge over the last 12 months is $146,250, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$146,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$153,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$93
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$174,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%