Forest Park Southeast
Vibrant shopping and dining on Manchester Avenue
The nearly 1 mile stretch of bars and restaurants along Manchester Avenue offers an array of experiences. Hello Juice & Smoothie serves freshly pressed juices and acai, while Everest Café and Bar has a tikka masala that St. Louis Magazine ranks among the best in the city. On the other end of the street, Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. passes out German-style beers and four-cheese pizzas. Local groceries are also available at City Greens Market or DITALIA Fine Italian Imports, and Schnucks supermarket is less than 2 miles north on Lindell Boulevard. Those looking for nightlife can gather at watering holes like Prism, Rehab or HandleBar, which hosts the World Naked Bike Race every July. Residents can expect plenty of commotion and noise, with The Grove’s bars slinging drinks well past midnight and DJs blasting music during the district’s frequent street festivals.
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Hundred-year-old homes in St. Louis
Forest Park Southeast is a happening place nowadays, but this was a different story just over a decade ago. Most of the neighborhood's neglected and vacant homes have been torn down or remodeled, leading the way for new construction and apartment buildings. Older homes were built as early as 1900 and offer prices ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. Renovated and newly built homes from the early 2000s can also be found in the neighborhood. Some preserve the red brick facades and Classical Revival designs from their earlier construction, while others have taken on modern designs. Renovated properties tend to sell from about $300,000 to $500,000. "Thanks to its location between two medical campuses, Forest Park Southeast attracts a lot of medical professionals, but these aren’t the only buyers heading to the community," says Jeff Uren, an agent with Worth Clark Realty. Forest Park Southeast receives an 8 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, which is twice the national average. This score is driven by high property crime, with a 10 out 10 for larceny.
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St. Louis public schools in the neighborhood
Adams Elementary School is in the neighborhood and earns a D-plus rating from Niche. The school offers a Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, a program that facilitates sports and educational opportunities for kids after school and in the summer. City Garden Montessori School is another public option that serves preschool through eighth-grade students and earns an A-minus from Niche. Students may also attend Long Middle School, which is less than 4 miles south and earns a C-minus from Niche. Students can access tutoring and mentorship from Saint Louis University’s Talent Search team, a partner of the middle school. Vashon High School is just over 3 miles north of the neighborhood and earns a D-plus rating. Students here are eligible for scholarship money from the College Club of St. Louis.
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Heading outdoors in Forest Park Southeast
Choteau Park is the closest green space to the neighborhood. Located in its north side, this 3-acre postage stamp of greenery offers a dog park, basketball court and a playground with floating steps. Just across Interstate 64, Forest Park offers 1,300 acres of golf courses, tennis courts, and even a zoo. Within the park, the Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum and McDonnell Planetarium are all free and open to the public. Uren says a few bridges over the highway make it possible to cross into the park on foot – or, more typically, on a bike. “Most people living there and utilizing Forest Park are biking, because Forest Park is so massive.” Just a mile to the south, the Missouri Botanical Garden has a greenhouse dome, several ponds and manicured areas like the Victorian and Japanese gardens spread over 79 acres.
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Grooving at events in The Grove
Grovefest is a street festival that comes to Forest Park Southeast every October for an evening of live music. Manchester Avenue is closed, and large crowds come out to enjoy street performers and food vendors while musicians play on the event stage. Another popular event is the Flyover Comedy Festival, which takes place in several of the area's bars over three days in November. Amongst big-name comedians like Patton Oswalt and Tig Notaro, the festival gives an opportunity for local talent to get stage time and for residents to enjoy high-level comedy just steps from their homes. "We've been going for three or four years now; it's a great time," Lefan says.
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Getting around Forest Park Southeast
With Interstate 64 passing just north of Forest Park Southeast, the 4-mile commute into downtown St. Louis takes less than 10 minutes. "St. Louis is known as a commuter city, so most people here drive," says Lefan. She explains that the Cortex Metrolink train station is less than a mile north of the neighborhood and bus stops are located right on Manchester Avenue, but service can be infrequent. In the case of a medical emergency, several medical centers are less than a mile away. St. Louis University Hospital is just east of the neighborhood, while St. Louis Children's Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital are directly north. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the largest hospital in Missouri and the largest private employer in the St. Louis metropolitan area. For international flights, St. Louis Lambert International Airport is about 15 miles west along Interstate 64.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christopher Hulse
Christopher Hulse
Grove Realty, Inc
(314) 866-9339
9 Total Sales
9 in Forest Park Southeast
$509K - $610K Price Range
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Peter Lu
Peter Lu
EXP Realty, LLC
(314) 697-1743
941 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park Southeast
$315,000 Price
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Gary Le' Roi Newton
Gary Le' Roi Newton
Properties by G. Le' Roi LLC
(636) 352-2778
231 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park Southeast
$190,000 Price
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Krista Hartmann
Krista Hartmann
RE/MAX Results
(314) 666-8026
734 Total Sales
2 in Forest Park Southeast
$292K - $484K Price Range
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Stephanie Hug Morgan
Stephanie Hug Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 463-4997
213 Total Sales
2 in Forest Park Southeast
$230K - $650K Price Range
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Hayley Tomazic
Hayley Tomazic
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 668-2939
208 Total Sales
2 in Forest Park Southeast
$355K - $500K Price Range
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
Forest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Tower Grove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Hudlin Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Berra Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Taylor Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Belleville Skate Board Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Park Southeast | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Park Southeast Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$251,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$236,399
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
645
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1903
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,981
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,038
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,440
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,398 - $3,625 per month
- Woodward Lofts
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 636+ Sq Ft
- 1519 Tower Grove Ave
- Saint Louis, MO
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$1,260 - $3,069 per month
- The Rail
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 578+ Sq Ft
- 4591 Mcree Ave
- Saint Louis, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,692
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,628
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,116
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
55.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Above 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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 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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