Tower Grove East
Neighborhood Reviews
Smokehouses, Schnucks and street eateries
The neighborhood is gradually becoming well stocked with locally owned businesses like art galleries and comic book shops, plus a few larger businesses. For a night out, locals love to get their fix of savory meat dishes at The Shaved Duck Smokehouse, such as duck confit and burnt ends pulled pork. Afterward, they walk a few blocks west to the Tick Tock Tavern and enjoy live music with craft brews in a kitschy owl-themed interior. If the weather permits, the outdoor seating area gets busy on a summer weekend. More neighborhood joints can be found to the south in the commercial district on South Grand Boulevard. Locals prepare dinner with fixings from Jay International Food, a corner market stocked with snacks, meats and produce from around the world. For larger grocery runs, a Schnucks Fresh Food location sits at the very south of the neighborhood on Cherokee Street.Community adventures in the park
One of the best-rated parks in St. Louis is right next door. A resident need only step through the stone pillars that mark Tower Grove Park’s entrance to pass into a storybook-like escape. The park is a neighborhood gathering spot where monthly Tower Grove East Adventures are organized by the local neighborhood association. These energetic picnics feature live music and rotating food trucks. There's also a farmers market every Saturday, which has so much more than just fresh produce, such as pay-what-you-can yoga classes. And in August, the flavors and melodies of the St. Louis Festival of Nations comes rolling into the park with representation for more than 75 countries.Preserved Tudor rowhomes with renovations
According to Tower Grove East Neighborhood Association Board President Danielle Langeneckert, the neighborhood is a mix of longtime residents and those who relocated here in the past decade to rehab aging properties. “You get that old-city charm with the brick exterior and the original hardwoods. Even though they may be modernized, a lot of them preserve that original charm that you can’t get in a new build,” says Langeneckert. Imposing Classical designs offer up bay windows and turrets in their rough stone exteriors while the neighborhood's many American Foursquares blend uniform stonework with natural woods. Smaller floorplans often include Prairie-style Craftsman designs with large front porches. The median price of a house on the market in Tower Grove East is $309,000, but quickly climbing past the median of $205,000 for St. Louis. Some renovated homes have sold for over $600,000.Rare offerings for tennis players
Schedule a horse-drawn carriage, and a day in Tower Grove Park will resemble what St. Louis residents experienced when it opened in 1872. Or engage in a more modern pastime, such as a pickleball match with neighbors and strangers. For extreme racquet sports fanatics, the park offers grass tennis courts, which are hard to come by – there's only six other facilities in the entire U.S. that maintain grass courts.Bus rides to MetroLink
Many of Tower Grove East's major roads have bus routes that can take riders across the city. The number 70 route on Grand Boulevard can even be taken to a MetroLink right rail stop 1 mile north of the neighborhood. Pedestrians are well served by many shaded streets with protected sidewalks. Drivers sometimes face slower commute times on Grand Boulevard and Gravois Avenue.Scholarships for students
Several schools stand in and around Tower Grove East, including Shenandoah Elementary School and Roosevelt High, which both earn Niche scores of C-minus. Students attend grades K-6 at Shenandoah before moving up to Long Middle Community Education Center. Students at Roosevelt who graduate with a 2.5 grade point average or higher are eligible for scholarships to attend in-state community colleges and technical schools.
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Tom Jakob
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe McGettigan
Joe McGettigan
Wood Brothers Realty
(314) 696-5922
62 Total Sales
1 in Tower Grove East
$345,000 Price
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Peter Lu
Peter Lu
EXP Realty, LLC
(314) 697-1743
941 Total Sales
6 in Tower Grove East
$279K - $506K Price Range
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Gary Le' Roi Newton
Gary Le' Roi Newton
Properties by G. Le' Roi LLC
(636) 352-2778
231 Total Sales
3 in Tower Grove East
$235K - $345K Price Range
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Krista Hartmann
Krista Hartmann
RE/MAX Results
(314) 666-8026
733 Total Sales
2 in Tower Grove East
$265K - $475K Price Range
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Stephanie Hug Morgan
Stephanie Hug Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 463-4997
213 Total Sales
3 in Tower Grove East
$500K - $622K Price Range
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Hayley Tomazic
Hayley Tomazic
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 668-2939
208 Total Sales
7 in Tower Grove East
$185K - $480K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Amberg Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Terry Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tower Grove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Gravois Park
Compton Hill Reservoir Park
- Dog Park
- Tennis
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/18/2014
Niche Review
I'm living in St. Louis and attending school here based on affordability. However, when I complete my graduate studies I plan on moving away.
8/8/2014
Niche Review
The transportation in this area is great and it is easy to get around and park is always available.
8/8/2014
Niche Review
I always see people walking, running, or riding their bikes around the area.
8/8/2014
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No matter what type of lifestyle you live you can always find a place to eat that you will enjoy.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tower Grove East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tower Grove East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tower Grove East, Saint Louis sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tower Grove East, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $382,837.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$388,862
Median Sale Price
$382,837
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$302,419
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$560,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
133
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,429
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1906
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,825
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,951
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,297
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,035
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,935
Median Age
37
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,495
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,420
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
58.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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