Greater Ville
Relatively affordable homes northwest of downtown St. Louis
Less than 4 miles from downtown St. Louis, Greater Ville consists of homes from the early 1900s with traditional- and ranch-style architecture. Sidewalks line each street, though concrete edges hide beneath a layer of grass. Ivy climbs the brick exterior of vacant homes, while small trees and shrubbery accentuate occupied properties. Though there are homes in disrepair throughout the neighborhood, “a lot of people are either leaving the area because they’re getting old or passing away,” explains Juan Lewis of Kingsbury Real Estate, a resident of St. Louis and an agent with 22 years of experience in the area. Many properties needing rehabilitation housed residents for decades and went without an update while lived in. Houses needing renovation start as low as $20,000, while turnkey homes begin around $60,000 and reach up to $250,000. “You can get a reasonable brick home for $150,000. The farther you go south, the same homes go up $100,000 to $150,000 more,” Lewis says.
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Getting around the greater St. Louis area
Several bus lines serve the neighborhood, including 19, 4 and 70—all connecting residents to downtown and the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, located 10 miles away. Ramps to Interstate 70 are less than 3 miles north for those traveling by car, linking Greater Ville to East St. Louis and outlying counties.
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St. Louis Public Schools within walking distance
Part of St. Louis Public Schools, the neighborhood gains access to walkable school options in a C-graded district, according to Niche. Most students attend all D-plus-graded schools, beginning at Ashland Elementary, located only a few blocks away. From here, students transition to Yeatman-Liddell Middle and Vashon High, a school with one-to-one technology for students and a JROTC program.
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Local shopping and dining in Greater Ville
For those living in the eastern portion of the neighborhood, ALDI ensures groceries remain within walking distance—its location only steps away from Fairground Park. For residents farther west, closer to the Penrose community, Save A Lot and Family Dollar are the closest options for grabbing the essentials. For clothing shopping, St. Louis Galleria sits less than 10 miles away and can be reached by bus and train. When it comes to nearby restaurants, locals can bite into a burger or fish fillet at St. Louis Fatburger or walk a few blocks over to Midtown Bar & Grill to enjoy breakfast specials in the morning or drink specials at night.
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Heading outdoors at Fairground Park
Bordered by Fairground Park, the neighborhood offers easy access to a playground, swimming pool, roller rink, walking trails and several sports fields. A staple in the area since 1908, the park provides over 130 acres of green space with historic structures weaved among the amenities. For cooler weather, Julia Davis Library is right off Natural Bridge Avenue, between Save A Lot and Metro by T-Mobile. Part of the St. Louis Public Library system, the branch gives back to the community with after-school meal events and diaper distributions.
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Annual events in Forest Park
Forest Park is about 3 miles southwest of the neighborhood and accessible by bus, broadening recreational opportunities for residents of Greater Ville. At Forest Park, “they have Taste of St. Louis, the Balloon Fair, a city picnic and then the park, ice rink and a little lake. You could spend two or three days in that park,” Lewis says.Medical care in Greater Ville
For medical care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is 4 miles away, ensuring emergency care and a children’s hospital are within reach. There are also several urgent cares within a 5-mile radius, including Concentra and Total Access.
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Alicia Swain
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Monica Henry
Monica Henry
Wood Brothers Realty
(314) 938-2336
15 Total Sales
1 in Greater Ville
$35,900 Price
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Julie Carter
Julie Carter
Worth Clark Realty
(618) 298-8090
21 Total Sales
2 in Greater Ville
$20K - $30K Price Range
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Krista Hartmann
Krista Hartmann
RE/MAX Results
(314) 666-8026
734 Total Sales
3 in Greater Ville
$134K - $200K Price Range
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Phillip Young
Phillip Young
BHHS Select Properties NW
(314) 697-1489
187 Total Sales
2 in Greater Ville
$17K - $18K Price Range
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Bobby Eskridge
Bobby Eskridge
Alpha Resources
(314) 742-8479
70 Total Sales
2 in Greater Ville
$8K - $95K Price Range
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Rae Johnson
Rae Johnson
BHHS Select Properties NW
(314) 671-0543
47 Total Sales
1 in Greater Ville
$27,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fairground Park
W.C. Handy Park
Fountain Park
Triangle Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Greater Ville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Greater Ville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greater Ville, Saint Louis sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Greater Ville, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $361,190, up 382% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$496,900
Median Sale Price
$361,190
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$245,037
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$799,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
382%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,686
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1908
Months of Supply
7.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,210
Above the national average
1,924
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
729
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,702
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$680 - $825 per month
- Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 3644 Natural Bridge Ave
- Saint Louis, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,154
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
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
$33,295
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
50.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 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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