Brentwood

Brentwood

Located in St. Louis County

$357,530 Average Value
$225 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

Nicknamed “The City of Warmth,” Brentwood’s leaders likely had friendliness in mind when they attached the moniker. Still, they could just as easily have been referring to the city’s residential real estate market, which is characteristically hot. Homes here sell twice as quickly as they do nationwide, in an average of about three weeks. It’s a sure sign many people want to live in the charming community of 8,000 people where they can still walk to Whole Foods Market, an authentic Mexican dinner, or a brand-new park.

T Hargroves Flyfishing Inc in Brentwood houses knowledge, integrity and know-how for the sport.
T Hargroves Flyfishing Inc in Brentwood houses knowledge, integrity and know-how for the sport.
Brentwood's cherished Carl's Drive In is a tradition for many residents.
Brentwood's cherished Carl's Drive In is a tradition for many residents.
Signs can be found along roadways in Brentwood.
Signs can be found along roadways in Brentwood.
Brentwood is known for being the "City of Warmth" as outlined in one of their welcome signs.
Brentwood is known for being the "City of Warmth" as outlined in one of their welcome signs.
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A bedroom community that's a sleeper

Brentwood’s condo communities offer cozy spaces less than a mile from the retail hubs that dominate the town’s north end. Meanwhile, mid-20th century houses elsewhere in Brentwood harken to earlier eras thanks to designs styled after Cape Cod and regency homes. The median price for a single-family home in Brentwood is about $335,000. Those who don’t need too much space can snag a two-bedroom condo or three-bedroom bungalow in the low $200,000s. At the same time, larger three- and four-bedroom single-family homes likely will cost between $300,000 and $500,000. New-construction townhouses rising on the north side of Brentwood command prices in the $600,000s, though prices can range up to $1 million. “Home prices in Brentwood usually are lower than those in highly desirable surrounding communities like Clayton,” says Elizabeth Real Estate Group owner Liz Little. However, Brentwood’s mix of good schools, new parks and bountiful shopping make it a “sleeper” community in the St. Louis area, Little says.

Newer single family home in Brentwood has a lovely bay window.
Newer single family home in Brentwood has a lovely bay window.
The Brentwood neighborhood has many single-family homes lining its streets.
The Brentwood neighborhood has many single-family homes lining its streets.
Two-story brick homes, like these, keep their yards well-maintained in Brentwood.
Two-story brick homes, like these, keep their yards well-maintained in Brentwood.
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FYI DIY starts in Brentwood

Brentwood’s north end is covered in shopping centers full of specialty retailers and big-box stores, so residents have no shortage of options. Shoppers can choose between Target, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market. If a home improvement project lands on your to-do list, you can choose Home Depot or Menards. The town also hosts many locally run eateries. Little recommends Carl’s Drive-In to anyone lucky enough to find a seat in the tiny joint. “It only seats maybe eight people, and you have to sit at the counter,” Little says. “They have root beer they bring out of the freezer with frosted edges. You watch them cook your burger in front of you.”

Target is one of the main attractions of this shopping center in Brentwood.
Target is one of the main attractions of this shopping center in Brentwood.
Brentwood has a cash-only gem of a restaurant called Carl's Drive In.
Brentwood has a cash-only gem of a restaurant called Carl's Drive In.
A hamburger at Carl's Drive In is simple and amazing in Brentwood.
A hamburger at Carl's Drive In is simple and amazing in Brentwood.
Specialty cheeses are here in Brentwood in Whole Foods.
Specialty cheeses are here in Brentwood in Whole Foods.
Whole Foods Market is located in the heart of Brentwood for residents to get their groceries at.
Whole Foods Market is located in the heart of Brentwood for residents to get their groceries at.
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Brentwood Days

Brentwood Days is the city’s foremost event. Held on the third weekend in September, the annual event gathers the community to enjoy live music and entertainment, games, tasty foods, a parade, free carnival rides and a fireworks show. Of course, just 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Brentwood residents are welcome to participate in numerous events there, such as Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis City SC soccer matches, and yearly festivals and parades.

Gold star school system

Public school students in Brentwood attend the Brentwood School District, ranked the fifth-best school system in the state and rated A by Niche. Children may attend Mark Twain Elementary, a two-time Missouri Gold Star School, which Niche rates A-plus. Gold Star Schools is a statewide program to recognize schools with exceptional academic performance based on the same criteria used by the U.S. Department of Education for its illustrious National Blue Ribbon Schools program. From there, students progress to Brentwood Middle School and Brentwood High School, both of which get A grades from Niche.

Brentwood High School campus is nicely placed in the middle of a neighborhood of homes.
Brentwood High School campus is nicely placed in the middle of a neighborhood of homes.
Brentwood Middle School teaches children in grades 6th through 8th.
Brentwood Middle School teaches children in grades 6th through 8th.
Mark Twain Elementary is a highly rated school in Brentwood educating students in grades K-5.
Mark Twain Elementary is a highly rated school in Brentwood educating students in grades K-5.
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Park or pavement

Seven parks and a recreation complex are spread throughout Brentwood, so exercise and outdoor exploration are never far away. Brentwood Park is the newest, with 32 acres of trails around a lake, a modernist pavilion with enclosed spaces, and a 100-person amphitheater. The city of Brentwood is developing an expansive, state-of-the-art playground for the park. Meanwhile, work is underway to expand the Deer Creek Greenway Connector. This paved trail will link Brentwood Park to three other local parks, the Swim Club and Brentwood Sports Complex. Easy access to the sports complex comes in handy each September when residents gather for live music, games, and fireworks at the annual Brentwood Days festival.

People enjoy walking along the  Deer Creek Greenway in Brentwood.
People enjoy walking along the Deer Creek Greenway in Brentwood.
Brentwood welcomes people into it's neighborhood with beautiful fountains and landscaping.
Brentwood welcomes people into it's neighborhood with beautiful fountains and landscaping.
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40 ways to get around

Brentwood joins Interstate 64, locally known as Highway 40, one of the region’s most heavily traveled roadways. Trips to points east and west should take from 10 to 15 minutes. Elsewhere, other parts of town are reachable in 20 to 30 minutes. A local MetroLink rail station means residents can easily knock out the trip to St. Louis for work or a day among the city’s museums or sports venues.

Public transportation is easy for Brentwood with a MetroLink station in the heart of the town.
Public transportation is easy for Brentwood with a MetroLink station in the heart of the town.
Brentwood pigeons stand guard on bridge over Brentwood Avenue.
Brentwood pigeons stand guard on bridge over Brentwood Avenue.
The train Platform of the Metrolink is close for residents in Brentwood to get to.
The train Platform of the Metrolink is close for residents in Brentwood to get to.
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Brentwood Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$255,000
Median Sale Price
$259,675
Median Single Family Sale Price
$358,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$189,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
82
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$4
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
28
Months of Supply
4.10

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 3pm

    9179 N Swan Cir, Saint Louis, MO 63144

    $168,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 864 Sq Ft
    • 9179 N Swan Cir
    • New 8 days ago

    Beautifully updated condo with fresh kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances. Fresh bathroom with generous vanity and subway tile tub-shower combo. Luxury vinyl plank and hallway laundry. Wood porch overlooking beautifully maintained green space.

    Agent Photo
    Pete Geisz
    Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
    (855) 914-3688
  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 3pm

    1436 Peacock Ln, Saint Louis, MO 63144

    $180,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 943 Sq Ft
    • 1436 Peacock Ln

    Welcome to your dream home in Brentwood Forest! This beautifully updated first-floor unit offers privacy and modern elegance. Featuring two spacious bedrooms and one stylish bathroom, this condo shines with fresh neutral paint, a gorgeous updated white kitchen, and wood floors. Loads of natural light fill the large living room. Enjoy meals in the dining room that is open to the living room with a

    Joelle Hibbard Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

  • Sunday, Jul 6
    1 - 3pm

    8930 Cardinal Terrace, Saint Louis, MO 63144

    $195,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,125 Sq Ft
    • 8930 Cardinal Terrace
    • New 14 days ago

    Experience refined living in this top-floor condo located in the desirable Brentwood Forest. The Birch 2 model boasts an open floor plan with a spacious living room featuring a vaulted ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. The separate dining area leads to a 9 x 8 deck with a storage closet, ideal for enjoying the outdoors. The fully equipped kitchen includes a washer/dryer, and the unit offers two

    Cameron Wilson Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Brentwood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,829
Median Age
38
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,933
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,384

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
73%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
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