Directly south of St. Louis, down Interstate 55, and also south of Arnold's urban atmosphere, “Imperial maintains a very residential feel to it,” says Traci Palmero, a Realtor with RE/MAX Best Choice, who lives near Imperial and sells homes around the area. “It doesn’t have very much in the way of a downtown. It’s different than a lot of small towns that you would think of.” As more homeowners look to buy south of the city, Imperial is a good choice when moving away from the city. “It’s not unusual for people to say I want to be on the 55 corridor, but I don’t want to be further south than Arnold,” Palmero says. Imperial ultimately is where people come to be at home and away from it all, but not too far from major amenities.
Homes of varying prices among green hills
Imperial is in Jefferson County, which is naturally fairly hilly. “We have rolling hills of green. So, you’re going to have some hilly-ness next to your property,” Palmero says. Most of the homes are traditional homes, generally in newer subdivisions that were built within the past 30 years. Most homes sell in the $200,000 to $300,000 range, though some buyers can find outlier homes for as low as $150,000 and as much as around $1.5 million.
Imperial is a charming town located to the south of St. Louis.
Most homes in Imperial, MO aren’t much more than 30 years old.
In hilly Imperial, traditional homes are found in new subdivisions.
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Fox C-6 School District scores
Fox C-6 School District serves Imperial and is rated a B-minus on Niche. Students attend Seckman Elementary School and Seckman Middle School, both of which are graded B-plus. They then move on to Seckman Senior High School, with Niche rates B. The school’s average SAT score is 1190, while 26 is its average ACT. Students’ average GPA is 3.56.
Students attend Seckman Middle School in Imperial.
Students attend Seckman Elementary School in Imperial.
Students attend Seckman Senior High School in Imperial.
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Historic mastodon sites and wildflowers
Getting outdoors to be one with nature is deeply rooted in Imperial's history. Scientists discovered the first solid evidence of the coexistence of the American mastodon and humans in eastern North America here in Imperial. Today at Mastodon State Historic Site, visitors can see for themselves how Missouri’s landscape looked in prehistoric times. In addition to a museum, the site features a park with three trails, including one that leads to the site where scientists discovered the bones and artifacts. There are also picnic sites, a playground, a special-use area for youth groups and a wildflower garden that attracts birds and butterflies.
The residents of the Imperial area typically shop and engage in activities in Arnold.
At Mastodon State Park, visitors can get a glimpse of Missouri's prehistoric landscape.
At Mastodon State Historic Site, located in Imperial, visitors can experience prehistoric times.
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Out on the town in Arnold
Imperial residents travel to nearby Arnold for their shopping needs. That’s where they find Schnucks and Dierbergs for groceries. They also find retail favorites like Target, Walmart and Kohl’s alongside beloved chain eateries like Pasta House Company, Texas Roadhouse and Cold Stone Creamery.
If you want to dine at the Imperial, you can go to the Pasta House.
If you're looking for something to do on a Saturday, I highly recommend visiting Donut Hole.
Make sure to visit Donut Hole and indulge in their scrumptious donuts.
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Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
One of the area’s biggest events here is the annual Apple Butter Festival in Kimmswick. Imperial was West Kimmswick before becoming Imperial. The Apple Butter Festival draws more than 100,000 visitors to the weekend-long event where participants peel and prepare the apples for canning and distribution.
One of the most significant events in Imperial is the annual festival in nearby Kimmswick.
Imperial's annual festival in nearby Kimmswick is a significant event.
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JeffCo Express shuttle service
The JeffCo Express offers a shuttle service for people needing to get around. Most folks drive, though. Right at Interstate 55, commuters can be north in the city in 30-40 minutes.
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