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Mehlville

Mehlville

3.9
$275,416 Average Value
$171 Average Price per Sq Ft
40 Homes For Sale

St. Louis suburb bordered by interstates and the Mississippi

Mehlville is a neighborhood that balances a quiet life near the Mississippi River with the conveniences of suburban living. “Mehlville is just a tiny community with good schools in the big St. Louis County area,” says Luan Meredith of Realty and Associates, a resident of Mehlville since the 1970s and an agent with several sales in the community. “I raised my children here and have been here most of my life.” With national retailers and its own school district, the community is self-sufficient, but “you can’t say Mehlville without saying St. Louis,” Meredith says. With direct interstate access and multiple bus lines, the neighborhood stays closely connected to happenings in the city, even as it maintains enough distance to feel like a small town.

Mehlville's east side bumps up to the Mississippi River.
Mehlville's east side bumps up to the Mississippi River.
In Mehlville, I-55 connects with I-270 to take you north or I-255 that goes to Illinois.
In Mehlville, I-55 connects with I-270 to take you north or I-255 that goes to Illinois.
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A mix of architectural styles in South St. Louis County

Houses sit on about a quarter of an acre and feature grassy lots with decorative trees in the front yard. Most residential streets are narrow and lack sidewalks, so houses come with concrete driveways and the occasional attached garage to accommodate the car-dependent nature of the community. Divided into many subdivisions, from Karington Place to Meadows of Forder Oaks, the neighborhood’s architecture varies by construction year. Ranch-style homes comprise most of the properties from the 1960s to 1980s, while traditional styles are more common among homes from the 1990s to 2010s. Two-bedroom properties range from $130,000 to $175,000, while three-bedroom homes cost between $180,000 and $275,000. For four or more bedrooms, prices can exceed $400,000, primarily for lot sizes above the average. There are a few condo buildings in the Mehlville area, most of which cost between $100,000 and $170,000 for two bedrooms.

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Mehlville has many housing options including a wide selection of condominiums.
Mehlville has many housing options including a wide selection of condominiums.
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From kindergarten to senior year in Mehlville School District

Mehlville includes its own school district that also serves nearby areas like Oakville. Students can start at either Mosaic Elementary, which receives an A-minus from Niche, or Beasley Elementary, a B-graded school. From here, students can attend B-minus-graded Margaret Buerkle Middle or B-graded Bernard Middle before transitioning to Mehlville High — a B-plus-graded school with a 93% graduation rate. At Mehlville High, freshmen can participate in Flex, a program that gives students a flexible three-hour window each school day, allowing them to work independently and customize their learning experience.

Mosaic Elementary School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Mosaic Elementary School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Beasley Elementary School in Mehlville, MO offers a nurturing learning environment.
Beasley Elementary School in Mehlville, MO offers a nurturing learning environment.
Margaret Buerkle Middle School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Margaret Buerkle Middle School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Bernard Middle School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Bernard Middle School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Mehlville High School serves students in the Mehlville community.
Mehlville High School serves students in the Mehlville community.
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Trails along the river and historic buildings at Jefferson Barracks

Located just east of Route 231, Sylvan Springs has a playground, skate park and splash pad in its limits. With regular sightings of deer beneath a canopy of mature trees, it’s easy to forget that the southern edge of the City of St. Louis is less than 5 miles north. Just down the street from Sylvan Springs is Jefferson Barracks, a park that incorporates historic buildings from its past as an Army post from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s. Bordered to the east by the Mississippi River, Jefferson Barracks includes trails close to the water’s edge, a disc golf course in the north and an archery range in the south. For rainy days, the Cliff Cave branch of the St. Louis County Library is less than 5 miles south of Mehlville’s parks.

Kids love the splash pad to keep cool on warmer days in Sylvan Springs Park.
Kids love the splash pad to keep cool on warmer days in Sylvan Springs Park.
Paved pathways wind through Jefferson Barracks Park.
Paved pathways wind through Jefferson Barracks Park.
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A quick ride from the city’s top events

Mehlville stays connected to events throughout St. Louis and its neighboring cities. With Laumeier Sculpture Park less than 10 miles away, it’s easy to reach the annual art fair, and with Forest Park about 15 miles up Interstate 55, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race is just a quick ride away.

Mehlville has a steady stream of metro buses to use.
Mehlville has a steady stream of metro buses to use.
In Mehlville, I-55 connects with I-270 to take you north or I-255 that goes to Illinois.
In Mehlville, I-55 connects with I-270 to take you north or I-255 that goes to Illinois.
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National retailers at South County Center

Most of the stores and restaurants in Mehlville are concentrated near Interstate 55, including South County Center, a mall with national retailers like JCPenney and Dillard’s. The neighborhood includes Costco and Sam’s Club for bulk purchases, and there are grocers like Aldi, Schnucks and Dierbergs just a few miles over in Lemay. For dining out, La Fiesta is a popular Mexican restaurant known for its cozy ambiance thanks to its brick walls and custom-painted bar stools, and Tucker’s Place is a steakhouse decorated like a poker room with stained wainscoting, green walls and round, wooden tables.

Residents in Mehlville can visit Costco to buy in bulk for the home.
Residents in Mehlville can visit Costco to buy in bulk for the home.
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Taking Interstate 55 into the city

No matter where locals are heading, Mehlville has a highway going in that direction. Interstate 55 connects to downtown St. Louis in less than 15 miles, while Interstate 270 links to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport in less than 30 miles. “It’s a great location for going someplace because the interstate system kind of converges here,” Meredith says. “Highway 55 south or north goes to Chicago or to Memphis, 27 West goes to Kansas City, and 70 goes over into Illinois.” Bus lines serve Mehlville, though some require a transfer at the Shrewsbury-Landsdowne station to get into the city limits.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

St Louis Lambert International

37 min drive

Bus

4103 Lemay Ferry Wb

Bus

3900 Lemay Ferry Nb

Bus

Koch & Kinswood Nb

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Telegraph & Kingston Sb

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Kinswood & Gateway Accessible Housing Wb

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Telegraph & Golden Valley Sb

Bus

Kinswood & Martigney Nb

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 27 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
1/30/2016 Niche Review
I like this area. I'm close to everywhere I need to go, and I'm close the interstate. New businesses keep opening, which gives more opportunity and more things to enjoy. I would definitely choose to live here again if I could do it all over.
5.0 Niche User
6/28/2014 Niche Review
Employees are very helpful and caring when it comes to the customers needs.
4.0 Current Resident
9/3/2019 Niche Review
I enjoy living in Mehlville! It is a quiet area, with not much traffic. People who live here are very nice and easy to connect with.
5.0 Current Resident
12/2/2018 Niche Review
Good school district, safe, good neighbors, low crime, lots of stores/restaurants nearby, lots of jobs, not far from Webster University
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Mehlville US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
9,498
Number of Homes for Sale
40
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,457
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,495
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,036
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
711
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
979
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
6
Median Rent
$1,210
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,773
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,450
Median Condo Rent
$1,295
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,438

Demographics

Total Population
28,300
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,639
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$78,554

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.8%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
30.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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Mehlville
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