Logan Strain
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(636) 487-4728
473 Total Sales
2 in Portage Des Sioux
$200K - $240K Price Range
Portage Des Sioux
Located in St. Charles County
$223,683
Average Value
$157
Average Price per Sq Ft
A drive through a corridor of cornfields leads to the town of Portage Des Sioux. The community perched on the Mississippi River welcomes folks with a sign that points to all the essential spots in town, including two harbors and a waterfront saloon. The town is home to about 350 residents, with another 300 spread among the surrounding farmland, but its river access allows for a relaxed way of life that would make Huckleberry Finn envious.
Though Portage Des Sioux is laid out on a grid of streets, the homes are spaced on roomy lots with enough space for a boat, shed or golf cart. Some lots are occupied by 1860s farmhouses, while others were filled in more than a century later by 2000s neo-eclectic homes. Fixer-uppers can be bought for less than $100,000, but typical price tags will fluctuate from the low $100,000s and the mid-$200,000s. With six months of supply and the average house sitting on the market for 133 days, the market doesn’t move fast in this community next to the swift waters of the Mississippi. Speaking of which, Schneider Real Estate agent Nick Wagenknecht says floods aren’t uncommon, a fact homebuyers should keep in mind.
The region is covered by the Orchard Farm School District, rated an A-minus by Niche. Children at A-rated Orchard Farm Elementary School learn via Singapore mathematics, an approach that originated in Singapore and has been shown to result in higher test scores for students in the U.S. and abroad. Orchard Farm Middle School earns a grade of A-minus for its academics while also extending plentiful extracurricular opportunities from film club to cross country. Teens currently attend B-plus-rated Orchard Farm High School, but a fresh option will be available in 2024 when the district opens a new high school meant to alleviate crowded classrooms.
Just off Main Street you can cross a wood-plank bridge into the Portage Des Sioux Nature Area, a peaceful trail through the trees where the only man-made structures are benches that overlook the river and the surrounding bluffs. Or step out your front door and walk to Combs Park, where a row of swings and a jungle gym define the pocket park.
You won’t lose sight of the Mississippi River, even when you’re eating. Take in views of the water with tacos and mojitos at the Longshot Marina’s saloon and tiki bar. The marina hosts more than 40 outdoor concerts each year, offering shows to enjoy in between meals and boat outings. Shopping runs will likely take you 15 miles south to the city of St. Charles, where a Schnucks supermarket, Walmart and Target line its highways.
After your shopping is done, return home to your riverside refuge in Portage Des Sioux.
Written By
Alex Soderstrom
Photography Contributed By
Kody Martin
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Logan Strain
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Kimberly McClintock
Kimberly McClintock
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
(314) 697-1948
171 Total Sales
1 in Portage Des Sioux
$145,000 Price
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Jamie Schrader
Jamie Schrader
Responds QuicklyOne Source Realty Co.
(636) 389-4871
52 Total Sales
1 in Portage Des Sioux
$18,000 Price
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Elise Adams
Elise Adams
Responds QuicklyElevate Realty, LLC
(319) 320-1969
48 Total Sales
1 in Portage Des Sioux
$100,000 Price
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Justin Taylor
Justin Taylor
Responds QuicklyThe Agency
(314) 988-2462
625 Total Sales
1 in Portage Des Sioux
$333,000 Price
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Mike Simms
Mike Simms
Worth Clark Realty
66 Total Sales
3 in Portage Des Sioux
$186K - $295K Price Range
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Portage Des Sioux Housing Trends
On average, homes in Portage Des Sioux, MO sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Portage Des Sioux, MO over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$200,000
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$200,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Portage Des Sioux Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
403
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,167
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,212
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
