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Historic homes and neighborly vibes
Lafayette Square is a community where the elegance of the late 1800s lives on, from its gardenesque public park to its colorful clusters of Victorian homes. These features made Lafayette Square popular 150 years ago, and they still draw new residents today, along with its easy access to downtown, nearby universities, and St. Louis’s central corridor. “If you’re looking for a neighborhood where everybody looks out for their neighbors, and there’s a deep sense of community, but in a beautiful historic setting in an urban environment, this is the place,” says Creighton Brinson, a resident of the neighborhood and Realtor for RE/MAX Results, who has been selling homes in the neighborhood for twenty years. “A lot of people have moved from the suburbs to Lafayette Square and like it because they don’t need a lawn guy and a mulch guy and a leaf guy. If they want to get their hands dirty, they can volunteer to plant bulbs in the neighborhood with one of the many community organizations.”
Victorian influenced homes are abundant throughout the Lafayette Square neighborhood.
The love of community is on display around every corner in Lafayette Square.
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A stunning collection of Victorian homes
In the decades after the Civil War, Lafayette Square was the neighborhood of choice for the who’s who of Victorian St. Louis society: city mayors, business tycoons, and the like. The community is dominated by late 19th-century Victorian townhouses built in the Second Empire architectural style, which have all been carefully preserved thanks to the city's strict codes. “Inside, it could be like a New York brownstone with lots of architectural detail, or completely modern and streamlined — you don’t know because everyone’s exteriors conform to Second Empire Victorian,” Brison says, adding, “There’s nothing left to restore. The homes are on their second and third iterations.” Prices typically range from $425,000 to $725,000, according to Brison, depending on size and condition.
A massive brick and stone 4 story home greets visitors and residents in Lafayette Square.
Stately apartments buildings sit on every street corner in Lafayette Square.
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The neighborhood’s centerpiece
“The glue that holds the neighborhood together is Lafayette Park,” Brinson says. At 30 acres large, the park is considered by many to be the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi River. The park’s manicured lawns, tranquil waterways, and rainbow of flowers make it a destination for picnics, walks, and weddings. Neighbors gather for frequent events, such as free summertime concerts or outdoor movies hosted by the Lafayette Square Neighborhood Association. Both cyclers and spectators won’t want to miss the annual Tour de Lafayette bike race, which attracts competitors worldwide. “When the race is coming through the neighborhood, all the neighbors are out on their porches watching and having parties,” Brinson says. “The bikers fly by so fast you can feel the wind behind them.”
Lafayette Park contains 3 Revolutionary War era cannons salvaged from a British shipwreck.
Stop and feed to geese on your walk along the waterside at Lafayette Park.
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The shopping and dining scene in Lafayette Square
When it comes to restaurants, Lafayette Square is known for locally-owned establishments, many of which are concentrated around Park Avenue. Residents can enjoy a taste of Italy at Eleven Eleven Mississippi and dig into Tuscan dishes like wild boar ravioli. Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery offers both desserts and nightcaps, whether that’s sorbet infused with chamomile tea or mango ice cream mixed with tequila and lime juice. When it comes time to pick up groceries or items for the house, residents need only walk across Jefferson Avenue to find modern conveniences like Save A Lot supermarket and Family Dollar. Though Lafayette Square can feel like a world unto itself, it’s only 2 miles from the skyscrapers, ballparks, and nightlife of downtown St. Louis.
Come into Eleven Eleven Mississippi in Lafayette Square and enjoy a relaxing meal.
Stop by the mini market at Sqwires in Lafayette Square.
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Schools that serve the Square
Children in the neighborhood can attend Saint Louis Public Schools like Sigel Elementary School, rated D-plus by Niche; Long International Middle School, rated C-minus; or Vashon High School, rated D-plus. Vashon High offers career training for highly-needed occupations in hopes of improving job opportunities for students after graduation. Lafayette Preparatory Academy is also in the neighborhood. The lottery-based charter school, which serves kindergarteners up to eighth graders, is graded A-minus by Niche and named as their No. 1 pick for their Best Charter Elementary Schools in Missouri list.
The Lafayette Preparatory Academy in Lafayette Square offers Kindergarten through 8th grade education as a charter school in the neighborhood.
Sigel Elementary promotes a strong sense of community and parent engagement.
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Getting around Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square is very walkable, with plenty of shopping and dining options nearby. Public transportation is also available; residents can catch MetroBus service around the neighborhood, and the nearest MetroLink rail stop is at Union Station, about a mile’s walk. Ramps to Interstates 64, 44, and 55 are along the neighborhood's edge, and the St. Louis Lambert International Airport is less than 20 miles away. The neighborhood has a police substation in the neighborhood, promoting a police presence in the neighborhood. Lafayette Square’s CAP Index crime risk score is 7, which is higher than the national score of 4.
Lime scooters and a common way for residents of Lafayette Square to commute around the area.
Public transportation serves the Lafayette Square neighborhood with bus stops.
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7/24/2014Niche Review
Of anywhere I have lived LS is by far the safest. No where is really that safe in this world, but this is very good place. Regular patrols, support of local police.
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4/4/2015Niche Review
From downtown, outdoor activities are a bit more limited. There are some wonderful (large parks) including forest and tower grove parks. Mountain biking (singletrack) is superb out in the county, but takes a little drive to get to it. Canoing and Kayaking also is possible on the rivers, but the more beautiful ones are 3+ hour drive away. Rock climbing is also a distance away, the most significant place about 3.5 hours east.
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Lafayette Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lafayette Square, Saint Louis sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lafayette Square, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $495,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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