Jennings is a St. Louis suburb that offers much of what an average homebuyer might shop for. “It’s close to Interstate 70. There’s lots of shopping. It’s easily commutable. It has lots of bus lines and it’s a pretty diverse area,” says Rebecca Harrington, a Realtor with RE/MAX Results and a longtime resident of North St. Louis County where Jennings is located. Nevertheless, with parts of Jennings bearing more resemblance to the City of St. Louis, its urban neighbor next door, it’s easy to understand how non-Jennings residents could view here much differently. “Not everybody keeps their houses up the same. There are smaller homes. Parts of Jennings border the city and might be a little more urban,” Harrington says, adding, “It’s a nice place to be, people are great.”
Mid-Twentieth century homes in Jennings
Jennings’ population boomed after World War II. Consequently, today the town is full of ‘40s and ‘50s home styles such asTudors and minimal traditional homes. The median price for a single-family home here is around $55,000, with most houses selling from $55,000 to around $80,000. A basic move-in ready home can be picked up for $70,000 and a smattering of homes in the low to mid-$100,000s are available too. “Jennings has multi-family homes. It has historic homes. Whatever you want, you could probably find it in Jennings,” Harrington says.
Ranch style homes with large front yards line the quieter streets of Jennings.
Jennings residents can choose from several stores
Jennings covers all the basics when it comes to shops and restaurants. Parts of the community are a block away from Oasis Grill, where you can stop by in the morning for a stack of fluffy pancakes paired with sausage and eggs or visit during lunch for roasted herb chicken. Retail essentials are grouped along Jennings Station Road and West Florissant Avenue, which form an X through Jennings and intersect near the middle of town. Off West Florissant Avenue is a shopping center with both Aldi and Schnucks, so locals can do all their shopping in one trip.
Shoppers browse the aisle's of Jennings Save A Lot grocer.
Imo's Pizza is an icon in the St Louis area for its thin crust style that Jennings locals love.
Jennings has quick access to retail strip malls with everyday needs at the ready.
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Jennings School District serves the area
Jennings children attend school in the Jennings School District, which Niche grades C. Students may attend Fairview Primary School with a Niche grade of C, Jennings Junior High School with a C-minus and Jennings High School, which Niche grades C.
Fairview Primary School is a well ranked choice in the Jennings Mo area.
Jennings Jr High is a popular choice fro kids in Jenning's MO to continue their education.
Students at Jennings High School benefit from well ranked academics and athletic programs.
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Norwood Hills Country Club in Jennings
Koeneman Park on the north side of Jennings has a lake, baseball field and softball field with trees on three sides giving it a secluded feel. A narrow creek meanders past the pavilion before it slips beneath the planks of a pedestrian bridge and descends. See children romping on the playground’s two jungle gyms, climbing its plastic sea monster or “setting sail” in the make-believe Viking ship. While the park projects tranquility during the day, every other Friday summer night it’s a different story as the air fills with music of the city’s summer concert series.
Jennings is home to Norwood Hills Country Club, which once was knowns as North Hills Country Club. Its rich history dates back to the 1920s. The club has hosted many high profile events including the National Left-Handed Golfer's Championship in 1936 and 1940, the 1948 PGA Championship, won by Ben Hogan and the LPGA Tour's St. Louis Women's Invitational from 1965 to 1969. Presently, Norwood is the home course to Lutheran High School North.
Golf is a central part of the Jennings lifestyle, with several courses in the area.
The Norwood Hills country club welcomes Jennings members in its Tudor style facilities.
Koeneman Park is a major draw to the Jennings area, with new courts, waterfall, and sports,
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Jennings features a summer concert series
Besides its summer concert series, Jennings isn’t particularly known as an event destination. It is, however, in an excellent location to access other active event destinations. The Blanche Touhill Performing Arts Center is a 7-minute drive from Jennings and hosts performances throughout the year, including some featuring the dance troupes and the St. Louis Symphony. Thies Farm and Greenhouses is 4 miles away and sponsors seasonal events throughout the year as well.
Metro Transit bus stops throughout Jennings
Metro Transit operates bus service in Jennings along West Florissant Avenue and Jennings Station Road, providing transportation options for commuters who opt not to drive. Meanwhile, motorists should be satisfied to find Jennings is flanked by major area thoroughfares in the community or within a 5-minute drive on all sides, with Interstates 70, 170 and 270 covering three sides and Missouri 367 running along the community’s eastern edge. Most area destinations are reachable from here in 20 to 30 minutes or less.
Jennings locals can utilize the robust St Louis bus network for a quick trip downtown.
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On average, homes in Jennings, MO sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Jennings, MO over the last 12 months is $73,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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