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Convenience in the suburbs
Sunset Hills is a tranquil suburb located 20 minutes outside of St. Louis. The city is well-loved for its picturesque surroundings, outdoor art exhibits and exceptional public schools. “Sunset Hills is a truly wonderful community with great parks, surrounded by other lovely neighborhoods,” says Patricia A. Fribis, the city’s mayor. “While primarily a bedroom community, there’s a growing commercial space in Sunset Hills that makes life convenient for residents."
Large new construction homes fill the landscape of Sunset Hills.
Tree lined walking paths are found at Minnie Ha Ha Park in Sunset Hills, MO.
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New and old construction
“Sunset Hills is a magical place,” says Susan Raimondo, a real estate agent with Keller Williams St. Louis. “People love its tree-lined streets and its mixture of mid-century and new construction homes.”
Sunset Hills has a variety of home styles from the early 1900s, including Colonial Revivals and mid-century ranch-style homes. The smaller houses are between 1,300 and 1,700 square feet, priced from $300,000 to $400,000. Larger houses, often new construction between 2,000 and 3,500 square feet, are priced from $550,000 to $600,000, while rare centennial homes with over 4,000 square feet are priced from $800,000 to $1 million. While Sunset Hills is not the most affordable city in St. Louis suburbs, it’s far from the most expensive, occupying the center of the suburban market.
Homes in Sunset Hills often boast unique architectural designs.
Traditional single-family homes can be found all around the Sunset Hills. neighborhood.
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Sunset views
Sunset Hills offers plenty of places to enjoy the sunset. Watson Trails Park is packed with amenities like a 1-acre lake, picnic sites, two playgrounds, four tennis courts, a basketball court and a disc golf course. Outside city limits, the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center offers 112 acres of protected oak-hickory forest with paved biking and hiking trails. The Sunset Hills Community Center organizes regular community classes and events, and the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility has an outdoor pool complex including diving boards, a lap pool, a lazy river and a kiddie pool. Kitun Dog Park is a space for local pets to socialize and play—it’s member-only to ensure that all dogs are registered and up-to-date on shots.
One of Sunset Hills’ most intriguing features is the Laumeier Sculpture Park, a park and art gallery. This 105-acre open-air museum is home to 60 outdoor sculptures spaced along a one-and-a-half-mile walking trail, and the venue hosts educational community events.
In addition to its parks, this city is also home to the Sunset Hills Golf Course, a public 18-hole course with beautiful views of the surrounding forests. The course is popular among novice and experienced golfers and offers golf lessons for anyone looking to improve their game.
The trail head at Claire Gempp Davidson Area welcomes hikers in Sunset Hills, MO.
This Sunset Hills neighborhood features a large retention pond.
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Lindbergh School District
"Our location within the Lindbergh School District, one of the best districts in the state, makes Sunset Hills an ideal place for families with children," says Fribis. Students may attend Long Elementary School, graded A- by Niche, then Truman Middle School, graded B+, and Lindbergh High School, graded A. Private schools in the area include Thomas Jefferson School, graded A+, enrolling 7th through 12th grade, and Providence Classical Christian Academy, graded A, enrolling kindergarten through high school.
Lindbergh Sr. High School is a great schooling option for older students.
Truman Middles School is a public 6th through 8th grade school in Kirkwood.
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Shopping centers nearby
Shops and restaurants are in business centers along I-44 and Lindbergh Boulevard. The Plaza & Shoppes at Sunset Hills has several big-box stores, while Sunset Village offers local shops and healthcare providers. Plant Craft Kitchen, a vegan restaurant near the plaza, is known for its truffled mac n’ cheese and red bean burgers, while local chain Bandanas BBQ is known for its signature smoked meats. Kirkwood Commons, north of I-44, is the spot for grocery hauls, with an Aldi, Sam’s Club, Target Grocery and Walmart Deli.
Sunset Hills has many shopping centers, boutique shops and healthcare providers nearby.
Bass Pro in Sunset Hills, MO has a large selection of sport recreation items.
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Getting downtown
Sunset Hills is 16 miles southwest of downtown St. Louis and driving between the two takes 20 to 30 minutes. Raimondo says Sunset Hill’s central location makes it a popular home base for commuters.
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On average, homes in Sunset Hills, MO sell after 155 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Hills, MO over the last 12 months is $1,992,903.
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