Suburban Neighborhood in Missouri
St. Louis County 63136, 63137
Resting just beyond St. Louis city limits is a neighborhood that offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of a commercial urban area in exchange for a place with tons of greenery, space to spread out and immediate highway access. "It's county living compared to city living," says Realtor Kevin Vaughn of Coldwell Banker, who has sold homes in and around Moline Acres for over 15 years.
The neighborhood starts north along Chambers Road and spreads out from a central artery of Lewis and Clark Boulevard as it passes south over parkland, which makes up most of the neighborhood's southern boundaries. That parkland extends throughout the rest of the tree-shaded neighborhood, shrouding a collection of midcentury ranch-style homes with larger yards and driveways leading to a one- or two-car garage. For a suburban-like neighborhood just outside city limits, Moline Acres has a relatively affordable price range of under $30,000 for a fixer-upper home to a little over $150,000 for refurbished homes.
While the neighborhood has amenities for shopping and some weekly necessities, it does leave something to be desired if one is seeking trendy eateries and lounges. However, Moline Acres sits roughly between downtown St. Louis and Ferguson. "There's a lot of development coming through Ferguson and Dellwood right now," says Vaughn. "Moline Acres people can go over towards Ferguson, which is probably about six or seven minutes away, for entertainment at places like restaurants and cigar bars." But when they prefer to stay nearby, residents might choose to visit familiar local establishments, such as St. Louis Q. If they need necessities such as groceries or healthcare, most locals head south to the Save A Lot located just outside of Moline Acres. Those living in the north end of Moline Acres are more likely to travel north for essentials, as Chambers Road has several locations for grocery stores, laundromats, gas stations and pharmacies.
Moline Acres belongs to the Riverview Gardens School District, which offers 100% free or reduced lunch to all students. Young neighborhood students begin their educations at Meadows Elementary, which earns a score of D from Niche. After elementary school, students age up to Riverview Gardens Middle School, which earns a Niche score of D-minus. Upon reaching Riverview Gardens High School, which earns a D-plus score from niche, students can enroll in the school's community-driven clubs and extracurricular activities, such as the school library's book club.
Bella Fontaine Park forms most of Moline Acres' southern boundary and provides a wealth of activity. On the east side, the park's Fountain Lake Softball Center offers visitors six fields to practice on, while tennis players are accommodated with amenities of their own. On the west side of the park, a playground, basketball courts and an athletic field help to disperse activity over the park's 210 acres. The intersecting Maline Greenway currently offers cyclists and hikers a scenic path to travel, which is planned to eventually extend 7 miles and connect with the Mississippi and St. Vincent Greenways. And even on rainy days, neighborhood residents can still exercise at the Bellefontaine Recreational Center, which houses an indoor exercise room and pool, as well as pickleball courts and a mini golf course.
Reaching amenities from Moline Acres will require a car, as although there are bus routes on the neighborhood's boundary streets, getting to them on foot is not terribly easy. That said, the neighborhood's parks and greenways do offer travelers the ability to shave off a few minutes when heading south. Car ownership is further recommended considering the neighborhood's central artery, Lewis and Clark Boulevard, which can be used to reach Interstate 70 within a drive of less than 6 miles.
Mimi Miranda
Platinum Realty of St. Louis
(314) 742-8158
23 Total Sales
2 in Moline Acres
$120K - $156K Price Range
Daryl Holland
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 310-1237
96 Total Sales
1 in Moline Acres
$162,000 Price
Lance Merrick
Keller Williams Chesterfield
(727) 472-4959
507 Total Sales
1 in Moline Acres
$97,900 Price
Gary Le' Roi Newton
Properties by G. Le' Roi LLC
(636) 352-2778
234 Total Sales
1 in Moline Acres
$63,000 Price
Phillip Young
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
(314) 697-1489
206 Total Sales
1 in Moline Acres
$47,500 Price
Kathy Bresnahan
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 501-7942
137 Total Sales
3 in Moline Acres
$42K - $64K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Moline Acres | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Moline Acres, MO sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Moline Acres, MO over the last 12 months is $122,923, up 44% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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