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Changing for the better
College Hill, like nearby communities in inner-city St. Louis, is working on improving itself after years of mid-20th century decline brought on by now-overturned segregation laws and the departure of neighborhood industry. Fae McFadden, a resident of the area since 1974 and a Realtor with Marion-Estelle Associates, says College Hill and its neighbors are changing for the better. Grassroots organizations such as the College Hill Foundation, Bridge of Hope STL and The Old North St. Louis Restoration Group are fund-raising for community revitalization projects. The focus is on working with residents to invest in maintenance, renovations and improvements to private homes and public spaces.
“Everything we’re working on is meant to stabilize and revitalize the neighborhood,” says Fred Kimbrough, the executive director of the College Hill Foundation. “We’re creating an environment where people want to live and where the housing market can thrive.”
Investing in neighborhood restoration
These new houses bring modern options to College Hill’s housing inventory, which includes late 1800s brick duplexes, early 1900s Victorians and 1970s split-levels. Older homes, most in need of renovations, are priced between $15,000 and $75,000, with an average selling price of $57,000, while new homes bring prices in the low $100,000s. “Some you can’t salvage, but many were built well and built to last,’’ Kimbrough said. Empty lots provide opportunities to develop new community parks and gardens, including a lavender farm started by the College Hill Foundation. “We’re selling wholesale to local businesses now, but we plan to sell our own products and return the profits to the neighborhood.”
Peace Park and community revitalization
Just west of College Hill, O’Fallon Park offers an open green space with softball and football fields, a basketball court, and a lake stocked with catfish and trout. O’Fallon Park’s Rec Complex provides outdoor and indoor pools. This YMCA branch offers discounted memberships based on household income, ensuring access to the center’s gym, pool and childcare opportunities. Peace Park, alongside the water tower on Grand Avenue, was the result of groups working together to convert an abandoned lot into a site with native bushes, trees and flowers.
For those interested in historic buildings, the shuttered Bissell Mansion in College Hill’s southeast corner is a nearly 200-year-old estate allegedly haunted by its original owners. (It’s also currently for sale, listed at $250,000, for anyone interested in restarting the Bissell Mansion Restaurant & Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre events, which closed in 2020.)
Groceries and take-out spots
New Light Chop Suey on West Florissant Avenue is a casual spot for Chinese takeout food, known for its shrimp fried rice and extra-crispy onion rings. Home cooks can get groceries without leaving the neighborhood at the Aldi supermarket across the street from Fairground Park. For a quick stop, Family Dollar on North Florissant Avenue has non-perishables and a selection of household goods.
Saint Louis Public Schools
Students growing up in College Hill may attend Bryan Hill Elementary School, Yeatman-Liddell Preparatory Middle School and Vashon High School, all rated D+ by Niche. Vashon offers 13 computer labs, a 25-meter indoor pool, multiple early childhood rooms and a modern library. Its Wolverines athletics program is also well-known, winning both boys and girls state basketball titles in 2023.
Crime
The CAP Index, a predictive algorithm used to estimate the relative crime rates in different areas, scored College Hill a 9 out of 10, with 4 the national average.
MetroBus St. Louis
College Hill is located 4 miles north of downtown St. Louis. Depending on traffic, driving downtown via Interstate 70 takes roughly 10 minutes. College Hill is part of the St. Louis Metro bus system, with the closest bus stop located on West Florissant Avenue. The ride downtown takes around 25 minutes and costs between $0.50 and $3, depending on travel distance.
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Parks in this Area
Fairground Park
Windsor Park
O'Fallon Park
St Louis Place Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
18 min drive
Bus
Grand & North Florissant Nb
Bus
Grand & Blair Nb
College Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Hill, Saint Louis sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in College Hill, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $274,997, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Property being sold As Is in its current condition. All offers to be made on Special Sale Contract. Seller will not be receiving low ball offer nor Whole seller offers. The seller will be making no repairs. or warranties. Great opportunity for a new investor. Very little work is needed and can be put back on the market to resell.
This property is an INVESTORS DREAM. Owner recently installed new roof and some floor/ceiling joist in February 2024. Come take a look at this open canvas as you have the ability to make this design your own. Minutes from Interstate 70. Seven minutes from the downtown area where there are fine dining restaurants, FOX Theatre, NEW Energizer Park soccer stadium, Ballpark Village and much more.
Fixer-Upper Alert! Brick 2-Family Home – Incredible Investment OpportunityDiscover the potential in this solid brick 2-family home, a fantastic opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to create their dream space! This property needs some TLC but offers endless possibilities to restore and customize to your liking. With some updates and renovations, this home can shine again!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,635
Median Age
44
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,985
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,535
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.8%
College Graduates
10.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
54.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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