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Fair housing covenants began in St. Louis
Lewis Place is named after its most notable street, the first African American private street in St. Louis, which was added to the National Register of Historic Landmarks in 1980. This historic community played an integral role in desegregating housing covenants, bringing the nation a step closer to the fair housing laws that formed after the 1948 Shelly vs. Kraemer case. Now, this north St. Louis neighborhood is depending on its residents and local organizations to restore it to its former glory following years of property and population decline. The city of St. Louis has begun “a community and neighborhood-led development process, so any development is happening in partnership and led within the community itself,” says Tony Wyche, an employee of Greater St. Louis, Inc. Multiple developments, including several workforce training facilities, are planned for the area, which Wyche says is “perfectly situated for growth.” With the Ranken Technical College in the neighborhood and all the amenities of the Central West End blocks away, Lewis Place offers both historic character and future opportunities.
Turrets are a common feature of Victorian style homes.
Many streets in Lewis Place have sidewalks.
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Historic properties remain along Lewis Place
With a bit of help from locals and Lewis Place Historical Preservation, many of the original, detached homes built along Lewis Place between 1890 and 1930 still stand, a portrait of styles from famed architecture firm Barnett and Haynes. Like many other classic St. Louis neighborhoods, brick is the predominant material here, and single-family homes include a combination of Dutch Colonial, bungalow and Queen Anne elements. Locals take pride in maintaining the landscaped gardens and grassy strip that leads into the neighborhood from its historic arched entrance. Occasional scaffolding, half-filled dumpsters and freshly painted sidings are small signs of the area’s rehabilitation, which city officials say is a slow process — even with a $180,000 grant from the city’s Community Development Administration. Buyers looking for a project can often find fixers for under $50,000 here, while newly renovated properties can cost anywhere from $120,000 to more than $250,000.
Townhomes can be found on many streets in Lewis Place.
Some homes in Lewis Place date back to the 1890's.
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Neighbors gather at Beckett Park
Located across the street from Ranken Technical College, Beckett Park serves as the neighborhood’s primary play space, with basketball courts, a grassy baseball field, an updated playground and a gazebo. Lewis Place Historical Preservation Garden sits about a block down North Taylor Avenue and serves as an important fixture of the community, providing more than 400 pounds of fresh produce annually to be enjoyed by neighbors. Farther south, Taylor Avenue crosses paths with the old Hodiamont streetcar tracks, a paved but neglected path that’s part of a proposed 3.5-mile greenway known as the Hodiamont Tracks Great Rivers Greenway Project. As of early 2024, the project is still in its infancy, and construction has yet to begin.
Beckett Park in the Lewis Place community is 3.34 acres.
Kids imaginations can sore on the playground at Beckett Park.
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Commuting via Metro or I-64
Metro St. Louis caters to commuters with bus stops along major roads such as Paige Boulevard, Taylor Avenue and Delmar Boulevard, providing routes throughout the city. The 5-mile trip downtown takes roughly 30 minutes by bus, while drivers can save about half the time by hopping on Interstate 64.
Celebrating history at Sumner High
As part of St. Louis Public Schools, students in Lewis Place can attend either Hickey Elementary or Cole Elementary before moving on to Yeatman-Liddell Middle and Sumner High, all of which score grades of D-plus on Niche. Like the community itself, Sumner High played a key role in St. Louis’ Black history, opening as the first African American high school west of the Mississippi River in 1875 and producing notable alumni such as Arthur Ashe, Chuck Berry and Tina Turner. Each year, the alumni association honors these individuals and many others during 1875 Day, a festival featuring live music and food. Through a partnership with The Little Bit Foundation, students at Sumner can participate in college and career readiness programs, including STEM Lingo courses and career fairs.
Sumner High School is located at 4248 Cottage Ave in St. Louis.
Sumner High School is home to the Bull Dogs.
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Casual dining options on Kingshighway Boulevard
Echoes of the community's past businesses remain in the form of vintage neon and hand-painted signage. Soll’s Gateway Market is one of the few lasting storefronts in the adjacent Fountain Park neighborhood, maintaining its stature as a popular local meat market with an in-house butcher since the late 1990s. Down the street, fast food and casual spots like Hawaiian Grill sit around the corner from the Aldi just north of Delmar Boulevard, while contemporary and upscale finds such as Bowood by Niche and Whole Foods Market are gaining traction in the Central West End. And with even more developments planned for the area, Lewis Place may see an increase in both retail and restaurant options soon.
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Crime and Safety
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Lewis Place
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
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Lewis Place Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lewis Place, Saint Louis sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Lewis Place, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $140,000, up 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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