Peter Lu
EXP Realty, LLC
(314) 697-1743
940 Total Sales
1 in Botanical Heights
$485,000 Price
Botanical Heights
Thanks to a couple of decades of revitalization, Botanical Heights has bloomed into a lively community. Once called McRee Town, more than half of the buildings in the St. Louis neighborhood were vacant as recently as 2000. However waves of renewal by developers brought new home construction, attracting hospital and university employees. Named after the Missouri Botanical Garden found less than a mile to the south, Botanical Heights has transformed into a neighborhood that blends its century of history with modern touches.
As a result of the recent new development, boxy, contemporary homes with large windows stand across the street from houses built in the 1920s. While the new construction displays modern features such as angular rooflines, their tall, skinny designs meld with the 100-year-old row houses they’re squeezed between. Narrow, fenced-in backyards are wedged between the homes and the alleys that run behind them. Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Broker Associate Nick Maynes says many Botanical Heights residents have California carports, open-air carports with garage doors that serve a dual purpose. “When we have nice weather, you can move your car and have a pavilion in your backyard.” Typical home prices fall between $300,000 and $500,000, though Maynes says it’s possible for houses to fetch nearly $1 million. With less than two months of supply sitting on the market and the average house selling in two weeks, Botanical Heights homebuyers can expect to face a competitive market.
Students in the neighborhood will start their journey through the St. Louis Public Schools pipeline at Adams Elementary School, less than a mile outside Botanical Heights. Niche reports Adams Elementary boasts a student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1, better than the national average of 17-to-1. Next, students go 3 miles south of Botanical Heights to attend Long International Middle School, where students and teachers can use 3D printers and virtual reality headsets thanks to the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab on campus. Vashon High School, about 2.5 miles from Botanical Heights, gets a Niche grade of B for its extracurriculars, which vary from wrestling to debate team.
A cluster of restaurants and shops at the intersection of Tower Grove Avenue and McRee Avenue form Botanical Heights’ commercial district. Maynes says Union Loafers is a staple of the neighborhood; the café and bakery is renowned for its French country sourdough, while its chicken and rice soup was named one of the best soups in the city by St. Louis Magazine. While you can visit Union Loafers to stock up on fresh-baked bread, other groceries will need to be picked up at Ruler Foods, a mile outside the neighborhood.
Keep a close eye out for the neighborhood playground, tucked away at the intersection of Thurman Avenue and Blaine Avenue. A scavenger hunt game and a train engine are built into the jungle gym, while a wood puppet theater surrounded by benches allows kids to put on shows for the whole neighborhood. A block away you can sink your hands into the soil and try to grow zucchinis and blackberries at the Botanical Heights Community Garden.
Botanical Heights is less than a mile wide, so the playground, garden and collection of eateries are in walking distance of homes. However if residents want to venture outside the neighborhood by car or bus, it’s less than 2 miles to the grounds of the Missouri Botanical Garden, the farmers market at Tower Grove Park or the museums of Forest Park.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Peter Lu
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Stephanie Hug Morgan
Stephanie Hug Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 463-4997
213 Total Sales
1 in Botanical Heights
$421,000 Price
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Hayley Tomazic
Hayley Tomazic
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 668-2939
208 Total Sales
3 in Botanical Heights
$409K - $453K Price Range
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Lance Merrick
Lance Merrick
Keller Williams Chesterfield
(727) 472-4959
533 Total Sales
2 in Botanical Heights
$485K - $625K Price Range
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Justin Taylor
Justin Taylor
Responds QuicklyThe Agency
(314) 988-2462
624 Total Sales
1 in Botanical Heights
$285,000 Price
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Rodney Wallner
Rodney Wallner
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
(618) 538-1883
683 Total Sales
1 in Botanical Heights
$310,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Terry Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tower Grove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Compton Heights Playground
Compton Hill Reservoir Park
- Dog Park
- Tennis
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Botanical Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Botanical Heights Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$404,993
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$404,993
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
226
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1921
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,970
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,886
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
986
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,666
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,971
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
59.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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