Saint Louis Hills
Quirky murals and frozen treats
On Hampton Avenue, a cow, a pig and a chicken reach for a bottle of booze. The locally loved mural is on the side of Salt + Smoke, a barbecue restaurant that puts its own spin on classic St. Louis dishes. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has been part of the neighborhood since the 1940s. The white wooden shack often has lines of patrons just waiting for a taste of the old-fashioned treat. There's also a Target where Chippewa Street and Hampton Avenue intersect, making finding everyday essentials effortless.
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Tudor homes on a competitive market
Most homes in St. Louis Hills were constructed between the 1930s and the 1950s, but they tend to look older, thanks to their designs. Tudor homes from the ‘40s are well-maintained, with dark brown timbering, stone archways, and manicured ivy adding to the houses’ old-world feel. Century-old brick duplexes mimic the Georgian-inspired architecture typical of St. Louis’s 1700s founding. Once residents live here, they tend to stay, as evidenced by the fact there are often only one or two homes on the market at any one time. The neighborhood is so desirable that Christopher Thiemet, a Circa Properties broker with almost 20 years of experience, says he recently had a client who lived in a neighboring community but had still searched for a home in St. Louis Hills for three years. “They’re moving one block over. It’s the same ZIP code, but they just want to be on the St. Louis Hills side of Hampton Avenue.” Prices range from $140,000 for a home needing renovation to $520,000 for a three-bedroom 1950s ranch-style house.
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Gardens for sculptures and local beer
Francis Park is planted in the center of the neighborhood, so it’s accessible for any resident who wants a game on one of the four pickleball courts. Locals also frequently tour its collection of funky sculptures. Each year, 10,000 people head to the park’s lily pond to browse the artisan booths during Art in the Park. Live music and food vendors also are part of the free festival. Of course, food is found in the park year-round, thanks to the Rockwell Beer Garden. The stone cottage boasts 18 locally brewed beers and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables under strings of amber lights.
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Short commutes throughout St. Louis
Located at the edge of the city, St. Louis Hills is just 10 miles from downtown. Getting there or to other parts of St. Louis is made more accessible, thanks to major roadways like Interstates 40, 44 and 55. Residents without cars can reach their destinations using one of several bus routes operating in the community. Biking is popular in the area, as is walking along the numerous sidewalks.Science programs, tutoring and after-school activities
To the east of the neighborhood is Buder Elementary School, a participant in the Urban Systemic Initiative, a National Science Foundation-backed program to beef up schools’ math and science curriculums and improve student performance. As students in St. Louis Hills get older, they attend Long Middle and Roosevelt High, which are less than 4 miles away. Long Middle hosts a tutoring and enrichment program in conjunction with the Trio program at Saint Louis University. At the same time, Roosevelt High has more than two dozen sports teams and extracurricular activities. All three schools have earned a C-minus ranking from Niche.
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Written By
Alex Soderstrom
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Hug Morgan
Stephanie Hug Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 463-4997
213 Total Sales
2 in Saint Louis Hills
$423K - $425K Price Range
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Kathy Renaud
Kathy Renaud
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 916-3084
398 Total Sales
1 in Saint Louis Hills
$315,200 Price
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Stacey Fish
Stacey Fish
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 310-5579
177 Total Sales
2 in Saint Louis Hills
$285K - $420K Price Range
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Christina Southard
Christina Southard
Keller Williams Realty West
(314) 451-7613
115 Total Sales
1 in Saint Louis Hills
$130,000 Price
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Andrew Wood
Andrew Wood
Wood Brothers Realty
(314) 789-5965
108 Total Sales
2 in Saint Louis Hills
$226K - $285K Price Range
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Hayley Tomazic
Hayley Tomazic
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 668-2939
208 Total Sales
1 in Saint Louis Hills
$515,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
River Des Peres Park
Francis Park
Lindenwood Park
Tilles Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lindenwood Park
Willmore Park
Carondelet Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Saint Louis Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint Louis Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Louis Hills, Saint Louis sell after 128 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Louis Hills, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $364,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$549,900
Median Sale Price
$364,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$554,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,369
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,154
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,533
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
940
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
634
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
700
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,857
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,390
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,253
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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