Scott Braswell
ReDefined Real Estate
(314) 697-2623
43 Total Sales
1 in Barnhart
$153,000 Price
Barnhart
Neighborhood in Missouri
Jefferson County 63012
Neighborhood Reviews
Barnhart marries the conveniences of St. Louis with the lower taxes of an outlying county. The unincorporated community in Jefferson County lies roughly 25 miles south of the city of St. Louis, but it’s still awash with new home construction, organized subdivisions and enough creature comforts that a delicious meal or a grocery run is never more than 5 miles away. Plus its location along Interstate 55 means it’s a straight shot to the office buildings, sports stadiums and cultural hot spots of St. Louis.
Barnhart is found beyond the more developed communities in St. Louis County. But make no mistake, there remains an abundance of winding subdivisions that give the community a suburban character. A major difference is the median lot size in Barnhart is 6,000 square feet bigger than what’s typical in southern St. Louis County; Realty Executives of St. Louis Broker and Barnhart resident Leslie Cheek says you’ll notice that Barnhart feels “less cluttered” compared to the communities to its north. Barnhart’s existing three-bedroom homes, such as ranch and split-level styles built in the ‘90s, are priced in the high $200,000s. Home shoppers interested in three-bedroom new construction will see prices ramp up to the high $300,000s and low $400,000s. Tack an extra bedroom onto that new build, and price tags are more likely to range from the high $400,000s up to the mid $700,000s for a house on a roomy 2-acre lot. Cheek says a benefit of living in Barnhart is cheaper entry-level home prices compared to southern St. Louis County. In fact the median home price in the southern outlying regions of St. Louis County is $351,000, much more than Barnhart’s median price of $220,000.
Children take classes in the Winsor School District, rated a B-plus by Niche. From prekindergarten through second grade kids stay in Barnhart to attend Freer Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon School awardee that Niche ranks the second-best elementary school in Jefferson County. After Freer Elementary Barnhart students head 3 miles north to the community of Imperial for the rest of their educational journey, starting with Windsor Intermediate Center. The B-plus-rated school for third, fourth and fifth graders lets students bring out their inner Robin Hood through the archery club; one Windsor archer was among the top scorers at the 2023 state archery tournament. Meanwhile Windsor Middle School gets a Niche grade of B-plus for its academics, and B-rated Windsor High School next door offers Advanced Placement courses that teens can utilize to get college credit in areas like art/design, psychology and computer science.
Plopped among the homes on Barnhart’s west side is a green reprieve known as Ron Sanders Memorial Park. Residents can cross the street to curl up under the park’s outstretched oak with a book, get a workout hiking along its hilly terrain or watch from their front porches as their kids play on the swing set.
Barnhart is home to a handful of locally operated eateries like Ginny’s Kitchen & Custards, a community staple since it opened in the ‘80s. A giant ice cream cone on a pole in the parking lot beckons customers inside, where ground chuck smash burgers and creamy custard await. Pick up groceries and fresh-sliced deli meat at Karsch’s Village Market, a family-owned grocer on the north side of Barnhart. For big-box shopping options like Target, Walmart or Home Depot, an 8-mile ride north to the city of Arnold unlocks a larger retail selection.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Scott Braswell
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Krista Hartmann
Krista Hartmann
RE/MAX Results
(314) 666-8026
688 Total Sales
3 in Barnhart
$185K - $252K Price Range
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Stacey Fish
Stacey Fish
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 310-5579
183 Total Sales
5 in Barnhart
$185K - $264K Price Range
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Donna Venti
Donna Venti
Coldwell Banker Premier Group
(636) 942-6583
56 Total Sales
1 in Barnhart
$164,000 Price
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Dianne Stasa
Dianne Stasa
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate
(314) 501-6235
106 Total Sales
1 in Barnhart
$256,900 Price
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Hope Fick
Hope Fick
Blondin Group Inc.
(636) 251-5119
462 Total Sales
1 in Barnhart
$287,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mastodon State Historic Site
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Kade's Playground
Strawberry Creek Nature Reserve
Anheiser Estate Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/9/2019
Niche Review
Its a semi small town but a good place. It has its rough spots but I have lived here my whole life and quite frankly would be pretty happy to have my kids live here.
2/22/2021
Niche Review
Very relaxed community, definitely one of the better areas of Missouri to live in. Never been concerned about safety here, although diversity could definitely be better.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Barnhart | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barnhart, MO sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Barnhart, MO over the last 12 months is $255,153, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$250,000
Median Single Family Price
$250,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$248,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,025
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,063
Above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,482
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 48am - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,669
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,727
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,752
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.7%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Imperial
Sleepy suburban lifestyle just beyond the reach of St. Louis's hubbub
Arnold
Small-town suburban community known as the economic hub of Jefferson County
Festus/Crystal City
Small town living comes to life in growing sister communities
High Ridge
Varied house styles and property sizes in this St. Louis exurb
Fenton
Modern homes and river access in the St. Louis suburbs
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