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A trendy, friendly and diverse park-side village
Tower Grove South is a park-side neighborhood with a daily cultural display rivaled only by those offered at World's Fairs and massive theme parks. At least that’s what Worth Clark Realty agent and former resident Jeffrey Uren sees. “At one point they had more ethnicities represented on one street than Epcot," says Uren. "The number of different styles of food was unbelievable. That was the first big draw.” More than 10 years ago, young adults flocked to this sliver of South City St. Louis to find aged homes and develop a lively social scene around them. Now in peak stride, Tower Grove South is a fully established village community that is inviting with its walkability and array of businesses for both adult-oriented and family-friendly activities.
Tower Grove South is home to a number of boutiques and shops along Grand Boulevard.
The Gallery Pub offers great pizza and live music and features art produced by local artists.
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Bookstores, brunch spots and bourbon flights
Crucial to many Tower Grove South residents is the world of dining its streets contain. The South Grand business district on Grand Boulevard offers a beloved mingling of popular businesses, such as low-lit music venues, used bookstores, chain restaurants and local brunch hotspots. Step into King & I Thai Cuisine, where sweet coconut milk and spicy curry combine to form a savory Thai red curry duck aroma. Business activity continues west, where another concentration is on Morgan Ford Road. Visit Black Sheep Whiskey & Wine to pair over 100 whiskey options with hot pretzels and Brussels sprouts. Or make a morning pit stop for caffeine and a new bike chain at Road Crew Coffee & Cycles. Home cooks have two supermarket chain locations in the neighborhood's southeast, plus additional big box retailers scattered around the area to help make errands quick and easy.
Tower Grove South is home to Dunaway Books off South Grand Blvd.
Stop by Mama 2's Biscuits in Tower Grove South for breakfast and brunch.
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Red brick and half-timber charms
The architecture of Tower Grove South harkens to Missouri’s plentiful clay deposits with a consistent pattern of tree-shaded streets containing vast rows of red brick structures. But designs vary from street to street. Some blocks include one or two Tudor-style townhomes with half-timbering and steeply pitched roofs tucked between swathes of imposing Foursquares. Others contain seemingly endless supplies of standalone Craftsmans, Greek Revival duplexes or Queen Anne rowhouses. Continuous commercial growth means most homes are never far from businesses, but it also means prices are on the rise. While some needing repairs can sell for between $50,000 to $150,000, a move-in ready home will likely cost at least $200,000. Properties with recent updates or locations near businesses can sell for above $500,000.
Tower Grove South is best known for the large brick townhomes that line the uniform streets.
Townhomes in Tower Grove South often have victorian accents and adornments.
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Grass tennis and birdwatching
Tower Grove Park is the neighborhood's anchor. Racquet sports players meanwhile visit the park for their fixings of pickleball and tennis. Tower Grove Park is also one of only seven places in the U.S. with grass-surface tennis courts. Ornithologists meanwhile visit the park's wild bird garden to enjoy one of St. Louis' best-renowned birdwatching. “People really care about that park. It gets a lot of attention," says Uren, referring to a decades-old catalpa tree, known locally as the “Keebler Elf tree,” removed a few years ago for safety. News coverage and send-off celebrations followed. “It was a big hubbub about removing it,” Uren says.
Locals love the pickleball courts in Tower Grove Park.
The trees blossoming in Tower Grove Park are not something you want to miss.
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Green-minded and multicultural park events
Events and meetings are expected across the Carrollian pavilions at Tower Grove Park. Locals peruse organic produce or participate in pay-what-you-can yoga workshops at the farmers market twice a week from April through November. Stargazing meetups with the St. Louis Astronomical Society occur when the sun sets. And in August, the flavors and melodies of more than 75 countries come rolling in during the St. Louis Festival of Nations.
Check out the farmers market in Tower Grove Park.
Tower Grove Park hosts a farmers market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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A-rated biomedicine magnets
Young students begin school at Mann Elementary, which many walk to every day. Older students venture out of the neighborhood to Long Middle School and Roosevelt High School for grades 6-12. All three schools earn Niche scores of C-minus. Some also apply to attend the Collegiate School of Medicine and Biosciences, an A-rated public magnet school located across Kingshighway Boulevard.
At Long, International Middle School offers tutoring options to help students to grow.
Roosevelt High School welcomes its students for another year of learning.
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Bike rides to bus stops
The neighborhood's sidewalks and bike lanes afford high scores for bike safety and walkability. Six bus routes encircle the neighborhood, offering routes across the city. Most commuters rely on Interstate 44, located less than a mile north.
Tower Grove South has many iconic bike racks located along Morganford Rd.
Tower Grove South is served by Metro St. Louis' bus routes.
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Things to consider
Those looking to buy near South Grand Boulevard can expect increased congestion and noise. Business activity is growing in the neighborhood beyond South Grand. Uren tells his clients "'You won’t know the difference going off a couple streets.' It will significantly change the price, but there’s just about as much stuff.”
Tower Grove South is named after the expansive Tower Grove Park.
A&M Cyclery has been serving residents of Tower Grove South for 45 years.
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Public transportation is time consuming. Most people use their cars. Lanes are clean and visible. More bike lanes are being created. Businesses are spread apart so walking is not very efficient.
5.0Current Resident
4/20/2018Niche Review
Tower Grove South is a lovely neighborhood with easy access to excellent food from all over the world and to a great park.
3.0Niche User
1/13/2015Niche Review
There has been a lot of violence lately. Usually in the businesses near by. I wouldn't go out at night spontaneously. You see the police drive by every so often. There have been robberies If you stay out of the way, you probably will be safe for the most part. The police respond when called. It would be safer if cops patrolled more frequently at night and occasionally during the day.
3.0Niche User
1/13/2015Niche Review
Police/Fire stations respond well, not slowly nor very quickly. It sometimes feels non-existent but they're active enough. I am indifferent toward local representatives/state reps/etc. They could put more effort into education in the area, but it isn't horrible.
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Tower Grove South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tower Grove South, Saint Louis sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Tower Grove South, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $268,750, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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