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Byrnes Mill

Byrnes Mill

Located in Jefferson County

$303,317 Average Value
$183 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Parks, shopping and highways are easily accessible in Byrnes Mills

Byrnes Mill offers a natural setting and a convenient location, about 30 miles southwest of St. Louis. Big River, a tributary of the Meramec River, flows along the suburb’s west side. Several parks with float launches, fishing spots and hiking trails dot the waterway, all of which are a draw for homebuyers. “A lot of families live here because there’s so much to do outside,” says Robyn Johnson, the owner-broker of Premier Real Estate Pros, who has sold multiple homes in the area. Fast-food restaurants and big-box stores line State Route 30 on the community’s eastern edge. The highway also connects with Interstate 55 to reach St. Louis, where most residents work. “Byrnes Mill is a great place for people who need to be near the city, but also want to be far enough away to feel like they live nowhere near it,” Johnson says.

Residents stock up at Buchheit on Route 30 in Byrnes Mill.
Residents stock up at Buchheit on Route 30 in Byrnes Mill.
Big River’s shoreline is a favorite spot for fishing and walking in Byrnes Mill.
Big River’s shoreline is a favorite spot for fishing and walking in Byrnes Mill.
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Houses often sit on half-acre lots here

Housing includes mid-20th-century ranch styles and early 2000s New Traditionals. The median lot size is around a half-acre, with many houses densely shaded by pine and oak trees. Some properties also back up to the residents-only Lake Montowese with docks and boat slips. The median single-family home price here is around $482,000, which is slightly higher than the national median. Smaller homes can cost between $160,000 and $250,000, while bigger houses typically range from $300,000 to $600,000. Byrnes Mill Farm is a mobile home community on the west side of town. Parts of Byrnes Mill are in FEMA-designated high-risk flood zones, where flood insurance is mandatory.

Midcentury ranch-style house shows classic Byrnes Mill design.
Midcentury ranch-style house shows classic Byrnes Mill design.
New Traditional homes often back into Byrnes Mill woods for serene living.
New Traditional homes often back into Byrnes Mill woods for serene living.
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Fishing, hiking and floating on the Big River

Several green spaces are located along the Big River. “If it’s nice out, everybody in this area wants to be near the river in some capacity,” Johnson says. At Byrnes Mill Park, anglers may catch smallmouth bass and catfish from the river’s grassy shoreline. Hikers trekking the area's hardwood forests often pass by the ruins of the town’s original grist mills and the Hagemeister House, a log cabin dating back to 1871. In October, the park hosts the Byrnes Mill Fall Festival, which features artisan vendors, bounce houses and a petting zoo. Rockford Park has a launch for paddleboats and floats, with the river’s rapids earning a Class I rating. However, the water can become faster and more challenging to navigate after heavy rainfall. The Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, near the community’s northeast corner, offers book clubs, craft workshops and story times. Byrnes Mill is also within 10 miles of a few 18-hole golf courses, including the private Fox Run Golf Club and the public Sugar Creek Golf Course. Thrill-seekers will find over 45 roller coasters and rides at Six Flags St. Louis, less than 15 miles northwest.

Rockford Park is a perfect place to fly fish in Byrnes Mill.
Rockford Park is a perfect place to fly fish in Byrnes Mill.
Golfers tee off at Sugar Creek’s public course, a favorite for Byrnes Mill locals.
Golfers tee off at Sugar Creek’s public course, a favorite for Byrnes Mill locals.
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Northwest High offers technical courses with Jefferson College

Northwest R-1 School District serves Byrnes Mill. Kids can attend Cedar Springs Elementary, which Niche grades a B. They may continue to Valley Middle and Northwest High, both of which earn B-minuses. The high school partners with Jefferson College, about 17 miles south, to offer technical courses like culinary arts, carpentry and business management.

Cedar Springs Elementary in Byrnes Mill offers a welcoming campus for local students and families.
Cedar Springs Elementary in Byrnes Mill offers a welcoming campus for local students and families.
Northwest High School serves students in the Byrnes Mill community.
Northwest High School serves students in the Byrnes Mill community.
Valley Middle School serves Byrnes Mill families with a convenient location near Route 30.
Valley Middle School serves Byrnes Mill families with a convenient location near Route 30.
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Byrnes Mill has several big-box grocery stores

Aldi, Walmart Supercenter, and fast-food restaurants like Taco Bell and McDonald’s, sit at the intersection of Route 30 and High Bridge Boulevard. Johnny’s Hideout is a sports bar and live music venue popular with motorcyclists traveling along Route 30. Several other drive-throughs and Slingers, a classic breakfast diner, are near Byrnes Mill’s southernmost corner. Fenton, about 12 miles north, is home to more big-box stores and the SSM Health St. Claire Hospital.

Johnny's Hideout in Byrnes Mill has ample seating.
Johnny's Hideout in Byrnes Mill has ample seating.
Locals gather for breakfast and conversation at Byrnes Mill’s classic diner, Slingers.
Locals gather for breakfast and conversation at Byrnes Mill’s classic diner, Slingers.
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The commute to St. Louis can sometimes take over an hour

Though locals often walk dogs and push strollers along the community’s wide roads, Byrnes Mill is a car-dependent community. Route 30 connects with I-55 to reach St. Louis, home to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The highways often get traffic-heavy during rush hour. “The earlier you leave for work, the better,” Johnson says. “It can take upwards of an hour to get into the city if you get caught up with all the other commuters.”

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Byrnes Mill Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$404,950
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183

Area Facts

Number of Homes
404
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1982
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,876
On par with the national average
1,930
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,390
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Byrnes Mill Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,166
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$77,976
On par with the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$96,211

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

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