Freeburg is surrounded by forests, lakes and streams
About a 30-minute drive southeast of Saint Louis, Freeburg is a village of about 4,300. Surrounded by green spaces with countless lakes and ponds, this area was once barely noticed by anyone uninterested in fishing or camping. "Fifty years ago, Freeburg was just a place you passed through on the way to Belleville," says Stephen Ellerbrake, a broker with Keller Williams Pinnacle. Today, Ellerbrake says, the village stands out as one of the largest in the area, with services and shopping utilized by surrounding communities. "It supports a lot of businesses and a lot of churches," he says. Freeburg has over half a dozen churches, including Catholic, Baptist and Lutheran denominations. Despite this growth, Freeburg is still appreciated for its proximity to peaceful outdoor recreation.
Newer subdivisions are on the outskirts
At the center of the community is a large selection of midcentury homes that range from $120,000 to $250,000. Lots here are generally a quarter-acre or smaller, laid out in a neat checkerboard pattern. Residential sidewalks lead to commercial zones along State Street, giving the area a level of walkability. "Everything's really tight and close by," says Ellerbrake. Turn-of-the-20th-century styles are also available, generally priced between $140,000 and $210,000. Newer subdivisions with 21st-century New Traditional homes are on Freeburg's outskirts, largely selling between $250,000 and $430,000.
There are lots of outdoor opportunities, including hiking and fishing
Freeburg Park has 70 acres of green space with playground equipment, baseball fields and a 2-acre fishing lake. It's also a regular site for village-wide events, including baseball tournaments and the annual Homecoming celebration. Every August, Freeburg's Homecoming raises money for the village's Parks and Recreation department with a parade, carnival rides, live music and a rodeo. The Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve is an old-growth forest where hikers can walk on trails surrounded by oaks well over 100 years old. Freeburg is adjacent to thousands of acres of woodlands dotted with popular fishing spots, including Bowman Pond and Freedom Farm Lake.
Freeburg Community High's baseball team made it to the playoffs
Elementary and middle school students in the area are served by Freeburg Community Consolidated School District Number 70, which has an A-minus from Niche. Older students will attend Freeburg Community High School, which has a B. The high school's baseball team made it to the regional semifinals in 2025. St. Joseph Catholic School is a private institution for kindergarten through eighth grade. No Niche score is currently available.
Shopping centers around State Street
Most shopping areas are around State Street in places like the Freeburg Center. The Freeburg Country Mart is available for groceries. Opened in 1976, Valentine's is a local staple for steak in a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. Family owned and operated, Reifschneider's Grill and Grape prides itself on its wine list and diverse menu, which includes everything from wood-fired pizza to burgers and mini corndog appetizers.
St. Louis is 24 miles northwest
State Routes 13 and 15 are the main thoroughfares in the village, with the latter connecting commuters to St. Louis, about 24 miles away. Memorial Hospital Belleville is 12 miles away.
