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Small-town living south of St. Louis
The land that is now called the Village of Dupo was inhabited by many cultures over the years prior to the arrival of the railroad. In 1905, as the railroad grew, the town of Dupo was laid out, and in 1907 it was incorporated. Today, though not the bustling railroad town it once was, “Dupo is a good option if you want somewhere with a small-town atmosphere,” says Linda Frierdich, owner of The Linda Frierdich Group of CENTURY 21 Advantage Real Estate, Inc., who has sold many homes in the area. Plus, she says, “It’s a great location to downtown St. Louis.”
Dupo homes with historic charm at relatively affordable price points
The heart of town is primarily laid out on gridded streets, some with sidewalks and many without, and bordered by the railroad tracks to the east and by Interstate 255 to the west. Noise is a factor in some areas, so Frierdich says she encourages potential homebuyers to drive around the area to get a feel for what it’s like. Homes in town were mostly built between the early 1900s through the 1950s, in styles like cottages and bungalows, and are typically 1,500 square feet or less. Many have detached garages on the property. Houses in need of some TLC can be found for under $100,000; updated homes usually range from the mid to upper-$100,000s. Homes in a more contemporary subdivision off South Main Street typically sell in the $200,000s. there are also more rural options with more acreage to be found on the outskirts.
A couple of the many charming homes nested in the quiet Dupo area.
A nice and charming home located in the Dupo area.
A charming view that shows the beautiful homes in the quiet Dupo area.
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There are various bridges that can be used to travel over the Mississippi River to St. Louis.
Getting around St. Clair County
There is no public transportation in Dupo, but getting around by car is easy. I-255 is easily accessible from town, and residents can either take that or North Main Street to Illinois Route 3 to ultimately get to downtown St. Louis. The regional St. Louis Downtown Airport is within 10 miles and St. Louis Lambert International Airport is within 25 miles.
Shopping and dining along South Main Street
Most of the commerce in town is along South Main Street, including services like the fire department and Dupo Village Hall. The dining scene includes a handful of mom-and-pop restaurants. Dairy Land offers burgers and shakes with a retro vibe, conveniently a stone’s throw away from the high school. 5th Street Billiards Bar & Grill is a friendly venue where residents meet up for a game of pool and a drink. Dupo does not have a grocery store of its own or many shopping options beyond a Dollar General; according to Frierdich, residents head to St. Louis, within 10 miles of home, for most shopping or dining needs.
Here is a delicious wing dinner from the 5th Street Billiards Bar & Grill in Dupo, IL
People enjoying a drink at the 5th Street Billiards Bar & Grill in Dupo, IL.
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Community Park has a lot of great amenities for people to enjoy.
Heading outdoors in Dupo's community parks
Dupo Community Park is located in the heart of Dupo. Residents can use the playground and ball fields year-round. During the summer, kids can beat the heat at the park’s splash pad.
Bluffview Elementary School is a public school with grades from PK-6 grade.
Dupo Community schools close to home
Kids in Dupo attend schools in the Dupo Community Unit School District No. 196. Bluffview Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth graders and is graded C-plus by Niche. Dupo Junior High School, which serves seventh through eighth graders and is graded C-minus, and Dupo High School, which serves ninth through twelfth graders and is graded C-plus, share a building. Dupo High juniors and seniors can participate in one of two vocational training programs to get a leg up on career prospects upon graduation.
Year-round events bringing the Dupo community together
The Village of Dupo has an “Activities Crew” that helps organize and spread the word about many town events throughout the year like Fourth of July Fireworks, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoffs and a Christmas parade. During the school year after football games, seventh through twelfth graders can go to “Fifth Quarter” at the First Baptist Church Dupo for snacks and games.
People living in Dupo are a 15-minute drive from enjoying a St Louis Cardinals game.
The Way of Lights display will be from 11/17-12/31 at the Shrine of Our Lady of The Snows.
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On average, homes in Dupo, IL sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Dupo, IL over the last 12 months is $160,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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