$307,575Average Value$233Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Quaint homes and parks along the Meramec River
Located within the city of Valley Park, surrounding a stretch of the Meramec River, the Peerless Park section of the community has become a desirable suburb with its relatively low-cost homes, relaxing green spaces and easy highway access that makes commuting and traveling to nearby shopping centers, supermarkets and big box stores.
The city of Valley Park traces its origins to the beginning of the 20th century when new summer resorts let folks from St. Louis retreat from the city to splash in the river and enjoy the natural environs. A busy railroad line and light industry also contributed to its economic development. Prone to flooding, however, the Meramec prohibited the area from developing much further. About a century later, Peerless Park, formerly a separate municipality, faltered and was annexed into Valley Park. With the introduction of a new levee in the past decade, the area has seen new opportunities for growth and development. “It’s kind of an up-and-coming area,” says Laura Sanders, a local Realtor with Compass Realty Group. “There’s already some established area around there. But you used to need flood insurance in the lower valley areas. Now that the levee is there, there are new homes and businesses opening since they’re out of the flood plain.”
Competitive home prices for St. Louis County
Sanders says the Valley Park and Peerless Park areas are appealing because of their affordability, with the average home value in Valley Park about $50,000 less than the rest of St. Louis County. She says buying a home here is a smart investment, predicting that properties will continue to appreciate as the area grows. “It’s so central to a lot of highways,” she says. “It’s really close to restaurants, shopping and anything you could possibly want.” Older ranch-style homes and some Colonial Revivals comprise the area’s older homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, generally ranging from around $100,000 to $200,000. More contemporary condos and townhouses sell for around the same price, while larger, more modern single-family homes from the ’90s can rise to $400,000 and more than 2,000 square feet of living space.
Peerless Park has small ranches with covered carports.
Condos and townhomes are an option in Peerless Park.
A lovely red door and bay window adorn this ranch home in Peerless Park.
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Kayaks in the rivers and R/C planes above Buder Park
At the center of Peerless Park’s residential section north of the Meramec River, folks can stroll in the woods alongside a burbling creek via the Vance Trail. At the Meramec Levee Recreation Park, visitors can launch boats and kayaks into the water. On the other side of the river, Interstate 44 splits Buder Park, an ample recreational space with wide-ranging amenities. Buder Park South offers reservable shelters where guests can have barbecues as kids run around the playground or play ball in the adjacent fields. At Buder Park North, visitors practice their aim at the archery and crossbow range as remote-control hobbyists fly model airplanes and helicopters from the park’s miniature airfields. If rain clouds and inclement weather cancel RC flight plans, would-be pilots can imagine flying in the clouds or learn to better predict the weather by borrowing books at the Valley Park Community Library.
Landing strip for model airplanes is available at Buder North Park.
A railway bridge over the Meramec River headed into Buder North Park.
This man practices with his cross-bow for a weekend hunting trip in Buder North archery range.
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Close-knit community in Park Valley School District
Students in the community can enroll at the Valley Park School District, where all grade levels are based in a single campus in the middle of the city. Niche gives Valley Park Elementary School a B-minus rating, while Valley Park Middle School and Valley Park High School get a B-plus and an A-minus, respectively. Sanders says the school district has also become a factor in attracting families to the area after years of improvement. Around 2015 and 2016, the high school earned distinctions as one of the top high schools in the state and country, according to Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report ranking
Quick access to I-44 and Route 141 interchange
For shopping and commuting to St. Louis, residents rely on two highways: State Route 141 and Interstate 44. The two highways meet south of the river in a large interchange that touches Buder Park and an industrial section of Peerless Park that includes recycling centers, composting facilities and a landfill. Route 141 runs north to south, connecting the community to other municipalities such as Ballwin, Manchester, Town and Country, and Fenton. South of the interchange, residents can reach the SSM Health St. Clare Hospital. I-44 carries traffic west toward more rural areas or northeast into the heart of downtown St. Louis.
Historic hardware stores, modern shopping in Twin Oaks
Locals often shop for groceries at the Schnucks in Twin Oaks, about two miles north up Route 141. Within the community, folks can dine and shop at a few local businesses, including Young’s Restaurant & Ice Creamery and the Valley Park Elevator & Hardware Store, a family-owned hardware and garden store inside a historic milling structure from the 1880s. Four miles to the east, the Kirkwood Commons shopping center has a Target, a Walmart Supercenter and a Lowe’s to keep residents supplied with tools, home goods and other essentials.
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Parks in this Area
Upper Buder Park
Ohlendorf West Park
Twin Oaks Park
Vance Trails Park
Lower Buder Park
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
33 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Peerless Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Peerless Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Peerless Park, Valley Park sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Peerless Park, Valley Park over the last 12 months is $324,950, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This charming 3 bed, 2 bath home offers a host of recent updates! Enjoy brand new flooring in the living room and hallway (July 2025), a new AC (2025), and newer roof and siding (2024) for peace of mind. The home also features new windows (2022), a new water heater (2021), and a low-maintenance composite deck (2020) perfect for outdoor entertaining. The updated kitchen offers modern touches,
Welcome to 329 Westwind Estates Lane—a SHOWSTOPPING 2-STORY HOME in Valley Park that’s BURSTING with updates, style, and space! Step inside to a BRIGHT and inviting main floor featuring ALL NEW CARPET, a SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM just off the kitchen, and a formal living & dining combo— perfect for entertaining. The heart of the home is the UPDATED KITCHEN—complete with NEW WHITE & RICH GRAY
WELCOME HOME to Cliffridge Condominiums! This fantastic END UNIT condo has been meticulously maintained and offers plenty of features such as: 2 bdrms, 3 1/2 bths, engineered hardwood floors on main level, large rooms, new carpeting on upper level & stairs, new deck, gas fireplace, finished walk-out lower level, and so much more. Spoil yourself with a park-like view from the deck and a community
Home being sold AS IS, NO WARRANTY NOR INSPECTIONS PROVIDED. Buyer inspections for information only.Showings begin on Thursday July 24, 2025Could be a rental opportunity or tear down as others near this home
Situated off Vance Rd and surrounded by an abundance of trees and the meandering Fishpot Creek, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom, condo-style apartment homes at Vance Station blend upscale living and everyday conveniences. Refine your culinary skills in your spacious kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Nine-foot ceilings with crown molding open up your living space. Enjoy upgraded conveniences
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,358
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,048
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,982
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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