East Carondelet, IL Home for Sale

East Carondelet, Illinois, offers a peaceful, rural living experience just south of St. Louis. Platted in 1872, this small community is primarily residential, with a few town services such as a community center. The unique geography of East Carondelet is shaped by the Village of Dupo, which cuts through the middle, providing easy access to Dupo's amenities. Housing options in East Carondelet are diverse, featuring cottages, bungalows, and mobile homes on the western side, with properties typically under 1,500 square feet on quarter-acre lots. The eastern side features more spread-out homes on larger plots of land. Residents can catch the #3 bus on Water Street, though public transportation is limited. The regional St. Louis Downtown Airport is within 10 miles, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport is within 25 miles. While there are no shopping or dining options within East Carondelet itself, nearby Dupo and Cahokia offer restaurants like Dairy Land and Judy’s Corner, and grocery stores such as Schnucks. Outdoor activities include George Price Memorial Community Park and Dupo Community Park, which features ball fields and a seasonal splash pad. The East Carondelet Community Center hosts events throughout the year, including an annual fish fry and monthly wrestling matches by the Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling.