Historically Black, star-studded community seeing improvements
About 4 miles north of Downtown St. Louis, The Ville is a historically Black neighborhood that has produced dozens of stars like Tina Turner and Chuck Berry – the “Queen and Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” respectively, tennis great Arthur Ashe and many others who have made significant impacts on American culture through the arts, sports and Civil Rights Movement. Today, local organizations are working hard to restore the neighborhood. Gail Brown, broker for Brown–Kortkamp Realty Company, partners with Northside Community Housing, which aims to build affordable homes in The Ville and other northside neighborhoods. Brown says, “It was a community that was thriving and now you have developers and housing organizations that are looking to bring back that history in terms of letting people know where we’ve been and how we can make improvements to bring the neighborhood back to its glory and beyond."
Home to nearly 6,000 people, The Ville has over a century of history.
The Ville is full of beautiful street art and murals by local artists.
The Ville is just a few miles from downtown St. Louis.
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Century-old homes ripe for investment
The Ville's grid-pattern streets are lined with single-family homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They include small bungalows and Dutch colonial-styles on quarter-acre lots, rows of nearly-touching shotgun houses and larger five-bedroom American Foursquares. Prices vary on the condition of the home. Vacant houses in need of renovations sell for around $15,000 to $35,000. Restored homes generally range from $40,000 to $75,000, though some larger homes can fetch up to $100,000. Next to many of these homes are empty lots, which developers are using to build newer bungalows, which sell for around $50,000 to $80,000. "I truly believe it is an up-and-coming neighborhood," says Brown. "And now is the opportunity to buy a house because in a few years, as these developers come in, property values will continue to appreciate. So I think there's a lot of momentum."
The Ville features many brick style homes from the early 1900s.
Turnkey homes in The Ville begin around $60,000 and reach up to $250,000.
Many homes in The Ville feature spacious yards.
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Taking the Metro will get residents downtown St. Louis in 20-30 minutes.
MetroBus stops just steps away
Locals traveling around The Ville and other areas of St. Louis can hop on a MetroBus, which has many bus stops within walking distance of neighborhood homes. It’s about a 4-mile drive to Downtown St. Louis, avoiding major highways.
Historic school focused on the the arts
Students may attend either Hickey or Columbia Elementary Schools, which receive D-plus and C-minus grades, respectively. They’ll go on to Yeatman Middle and Sumner High, both of which get D-plus grades. Sumner, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was the first all-African American school west of the Mississippi River, where the aforementioned stars attended. Today, the high school, named after abolitionist senator Charles Sumner, has been fought for by alumni and local organizations to remain open, and has implemented the Arts Pathway program as part of a recovery process to attract students interested in music, visual arts, fashion and other arts studies.
Sumner High School received an overall D+ rating from Niche.
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School holds an overall rating of D+ from Niche.
Students at Pamoja Academy have the opportunity to learn Swahili as part of the curriculum.
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Local shops and comfort food on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Residents can get much of their shopping and dining needs met at local shops and restaurants on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The main road is just steps away from houses on the south side of The Ville and just a short drive for those further north. Jaden’s Diner is a community staple, serving up soul food like oxtails and fried chicken in an intimate diner atmosphere. Locals also enjoy the lively atmosphere at Firehouse 282, a popular bar and grill with patio seating. Those who like to stay up late can hang out with friends and play darts at Harlem Tap Room, open until 3 a.m. six days a week.
Firehouse 282 is a proud black-owned business in The Ville.
High Low Cafe, located just miles from The Ville, is a popular destination for artsy locals.
Residents flock to Jaden's Diner for lunch and dinner.
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Rec sports, boxing and history at Tandy Recreation Center
Tandy Recreation Center, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has served the community since 1938. The indoor facility has an indoor swimming pool and a gymnasium open to the public. The rec center also offers several programs, many of which are geared toward kids, like football and basketball leagues. Residents can even join the boxing program, following in the footsteps of former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, who grew up in The Ville. Outside, locals can have fun on the playground and play pickup games on the basketball court.
Tandy Recreation Center features a gymnasium and an indoor pool.
Kids will enjoy the outdoor basketball court at Tandy Recreation Center.
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Parks in this Area
Fairground Park
W.C. Handy Park
Fountain Park
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
19 min drive
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Whittier & St. Ferdinand Sb
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St. Louis & Newstead Wb
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St. Louis & Whittier Eb
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Dr Ml King & Whittier Wb
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Sarah & Evans Nb
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St. Louis & Lambdin Eb
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Whittier & Garfield Sb
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.02 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
6/27/2017Niche Review
The Ville neighborhood has its moments of ups and downs. Some days the neighborhood is quiet and other days the neighborhood is violet and unpredictable. I like the street and the home I live in but there are times where I may fear to be outdoors.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,380
Median Age
52
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,020
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.8%
College Graduates
11.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
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