Bel-Ridge is an urban/suburban neighborhood of about 3,000 residents located 12 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis. While first-time visitors might see an older neighborhood with homes in need of repair, what one does not see right away, are its many assets. First, there are three parks in the neighborhood and more than eight more within a mile radius. Second, two golf courses, the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Gardens are only a 10-mile drive away. Finally, thanks to its convenient location and the strength of nearby schools, homes here are priced well for renovators, first-time homebuyers and investment property owners alike.
“You’ll find a mix of owners and renters here, as well as a mix of ages," says Becky Harrington, a RE/MAX Realtor who has been selling properties in St. Louis for more than 20 years. "I’ve sold homes to employees of The University of Missouri-St. Louis, to young professionals and young families. Homes are competitively priced for the area, and buyers can also find a fairly wide mix of home styles. People who like to renovate older homes and put their own touches on them enjoy living here.” Streets are quiet, with sidewalks on all but the busiest roads. While Bel-Ridge is residential, it also is surrounded by many nearby conveniences including dining, shopping, parks and interstates.
Updates Ranchers are a welcome style in the Bel-Ridge neighborhood.
Brick cottages provide character throughout Bel-Ridge neighborhood.
Bel-Ridge homes consist mainly of small bungalow and ranch style homes.
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Competitively priced homes in Bel-Ridge
Most of the homes in Bel-Ridge are cottages, bungalows or small midcentury ranch-style homes. While about half of the residences are occupied by renters, homebuyers can find three-bedroom ranch-style houses for around $105,000. Well-updated three-bedroom cottages have recently sold for around $140,000. Thoroughly renovated two-bedroom cottages with deep backyards list for about $115,000. Common features of houses include wood or vinyl siding, small fenced yards and finished basements.
Bel-Ridge is full of iconic features such as slanted roofs on colorful cottages.
Updates Ranchers are a welcome style in the Bel-Ridge neighborhood.
Bungalows make up a large portion of the homes in Bel-Ridge.
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Metro Link, I-70 and more
Residents of Bel-Ridge can walk to two nearby Metro Link stations, which take them downtown. Interstate 70 borders the north edge of Bel-Ridge and leads to the interchange with Interstate 170 and routes leading all around the city. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a short 5-mile drive from home. Residents of Bel-Ridge benefit from being less than 4 miles from Mercy Hospital St. Louis and its surrounding medical centers.
The North Hanley bus station provides Bel-Ridge residents easy access all around the city.
The North Hanley Metro Link station is a short drive for anyone in Bel-Ridge.
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Ritenour School District
Kids in Bel-Ridge can attend Ritenour School District, which has an overall Niche grade of C. Marvin Elementary and Ritenour Middle both have a Niche grade of C-minus. Marvin Elementary offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Ritenour Senior High has an overall Niche grade of C-plus and is ranked one of Missouri's best college prep public high schools. They also offer more than 40 clubs and activities including a Renaissance Club and a Sports Medicine Club.
An American flag waves at the entrance to Marvin Elementary School.
Ritenour Middle School is a public school located in St. Louis.
A school bus picks up students at the entrance to Ritenour Sr. High School.
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The iconic White Castle
Just two miles northwest of Bel-Ridge is one of the most iconic 20th-century diners. White Castle, on Natural Bridge Road, still offers their classic “Sliders” which were named by Time magazine as the most influential burger of all time. JMC Donuts is a local favorite purveyor of cake donuts. They’re open seven days a week, but lines can get long on the weekends. For discount groceries, seasonal décor and toys, stop by Family Dollar. For fresh produce, plants and flowers, stop by Thies Farm and Greenhouse.
The tight knit feel of Bel-Ridge provides a strong sense of community wherever you are.
Bel-Ridge's very own Thies Farm and Gardenhouses offers fresh produce and home grown plants.
People come from outside of Bel-Ridge to get their morning treats from JMC Donuts.
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Endicott Park
Endicott Park is a St. Louis County park and offers a playground, a picnic shelter, a disc golf course, walking trails and athletic fields. Golfers will enjoy living minutes from Normandie Golf Club, one of the oldest public courses west of the Mississippi. It is currently under renovation by the renowned Jack Nicklaus Design firm and is expected to re-open in 2024.
Endicott Park has a premiere 18 hole disc golf course through the woods.
Normandie Golf Club is getting an extensive rework by the Jack Nicklous Design firm.
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From fishing derbies to St. Louis' Christmas Market
Ramona Mathison Lake Park hosts a popular annual kids’ fishing derby on a chosen Saturday every September. Rods and reels can be borrowed for the day, a free lunch is provided and prizes are awarded as well. St Louis offers a full calendar of year-round events, including The Loop Ice Carnival held every January, Soulard Mardi Gras in March and Arch Madness for basketball lovers every March. One of the most popular holiday events is the Christmas Market held in downtown St. Louis at The London Tea Room on Locust Street. Reminiscent of historic Christmas markets held in Europe in the Middle Ages, they offer numerous vendors and activities for kids.
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