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A forested retreat
Although Twin Oaks is under a mile from a major highway, the neighborhood’s gently sloping hills and established trees lend the neighborhood a peaceful ambiance. One of the smallest cities in St. Louis County, Twin Oaks combines urban convenience with rural privacy. “Twin Oaks is one of St. Louis County's best-kept secrets," says Kathy Bradley, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty. "This fast-growing community offers quiet community living with easy access to highways, restaurants, recreation and shopping."
Most St. Louis suburbs have a wide-open feel, with sparse young trees growing along the sidewalks. Comparatively, Twin Oaks feels like a forest. Its established tree canopy extends high above the rooftops, offering shade in the summer and sparkling with icicles in the winter.
Twin Oaks is a great mix of new and old architecture.
Look close and you might find the koi fish swimming around the pond at Twin Oaks Park.
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Not just treehouses
Twin Oaks’ residential areas branch off arterial roads and unfurl into winding cul-de-sacs. Most Twin Oaks houses were built between 1950 and 2000, varying in styles from split-levels and ranches to custom-built villas with Tudor-inspired details. Single-family houses come in a range of sizes and prices—from cozy two-bedroom cottages starting at $150,000 to four-bedroom split-levels priced up to $500,000.
Many houses take inspiration from the surrounding forests, using cedar clapboard or charred wood as decorative siding. The average home in Twin Oaks has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an attached garage and is priced around $250,000.
While condos and apartments are uncommon in this area, attached townhouses can be found in new developments off Dougherty Ferry Road. Two-bedroom and two-bathroom townhouses are priced around $250,000.
Two story house in Twin Oaks with a large yard.
Tall trees are everywhere in Twin Oaks.
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Valley Park Schools
Students growing up in Twin Oaks may attend Valley Park School District public schools. This district was rated B+ by Niche and enrolls just over 800 students from preschool through high school. A student may attend Valley Park Elementary School, rated B-, Valley Park Middle School, rated B+, and Valley Park High School, rated A- by Niche.
All three Valley Park schools are located on the same campus, which gives a private school feel to the public school system and encourages older students to mentor their younger peers.
Valley Park High School sits on the same campus as the middle and elementary schools.
Valley Park Middle School has an outdoor seating area for lunch.
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Enjoying the outdoors
Twin Oak’s tree-lined streets are great for casual strolls, but the city’s public parks provide even more opportunities to get outside. Twin Oaks Park offers a large playground within walking distance of residential areas, and Ohlendorf West Park is just over a mile away by car. The park features a fitness trail and a playground with a climbing arch, saddle spinners and an ADA-accessible circular swing.
For longer hikes, Castlewood State Park offers extensive hiking through the forests and fields along the Meramec River. Plus, the park’s mountain biking trails are regarded as the best in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and the park entrance is under four miles from Twin Oaks.
Ride along the 50 mile Meramec Greenway Trail and stop by Meramec Levee Recreational Park.
Walker enjoys a nice day out in Twin Oaks.
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Convenient retail and restaurants
Despite Twin Oaks’ easy access to nature, the city is still close to shopping, dining and major highways. Just east down Big Bend Road is an Aldi Supermarket and Schnucks grocery store, ready for grocery hauls and open till 10 p.m. daily. Also off Big Bend Road is 1356 Public House, a neighborhood sports bar and restaurant serving classic pub fare and an expansive selection of craft beers on tap. There’s also Carretas, a Mexican restaurant with dine-in, take-out and catering options. Carretas is highly regarded for its vegetarian options and modern, artistic décor.
Retail shops are located at Stonegate, Creve Coeur and Woodcrest Shopping Centers. With plenty of stores in the shopping centers off Big Bend Road, locals have no trouble finding gifts, household goods and clothing.
1356 Public House is a local Twin Oaks favorite and has a large wrap around bar.
One of many amenities along Big Bend, ALDI provides groceries to residents of Twin Oaks.
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“Make like a tree” (Leaving Twin Oaks)
Big Bend Road connects to Highway 141, which runs north to south and leads to Interstate 64. Depending on traffic, driving the 17 miles from Twin Oaks to St. Louis takes between 20 minutes and 40 minutes. Metro St. Louis runs public transit options for the area, and Twin Oaks commuters can take a bus from Woodcrest Shopping Center to the Delmar Loop Transit Center to catch a train on the Red Line to the St. Louis Civic Center. This trip takes about an hour and generally runs from 5 a.m. through 10 p.m.
The nearest public airport is St. Louis Lambert International (STL), which is just under 10 miles northeast of Twin Oaks. Driving to the airport typically takes around 15 minutes.
Though only a spec on the horizon, downtown St. Louis is an easy drive down I-44 from Twin Oaks.
The newer subdivisions of Twin Oaks often have paved sidewalks along the roads.
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Parks in this Area
Simpson Park
Ohlendorf West Park
Love Park
Sugar Creek Park
Twin Oaks Park
Phantom Forest Conservation Area
Meramec Levee Recreational Park
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
32 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Twin Oaks
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Twin Oaks, Manchester sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Twin Oaks, Manchester over the last 12 months is $424,994, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Nestled in the scenic and family-friendly Country Lane Woods subdivision. This 2-story home offers a main floor family room ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Living room dining room combination, and an eat-in kitchen with sliding doors that lead to your deck overlooking the trees. Home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from 141, shopping, and dining. Enjoy a welcoming
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,775
Median Age
45
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,754
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,096
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
College Graduates
79.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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