Historic architecture and quiet city living in Vinita Park
Vinita Park is a small, unassuming city in northern St. Louis County that nonetheless features stellar examples of early 1900s architecture tucked away in its residential pockets. The city, of about 1,700 people, has homes that date as far back as 100 years ago, and its location among a cluster of other small- and medium-sized St. Louis County towns means modern conveniences can be found a few minutes in any direction.
Vinita Park residents get to reap the benefits of having these establishments down the road while enjoying the luxury of returning to their cloistered community.
Many Vinita Park residents enjoy walking their four legged loved ones around.
Welcome to Vinita Park signs can be found on many lamp posts.
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Diverse home styles with early 20th-century charm
The appeal of Vinita Park starts with the houses, says Jenah Realty Group agent Nancy Harrison. The city’s homes, most of which were built on either side of thoroughfare North and South Road, follow no architectural pattern; rather they are a blend of Queen Anne homes from the first decade of the 20th century, ‘20s Craftsmans, and ‘40s Tudors, known as gingerbreads for their color and exterior ornamentation. Harrison says Vinita Park is an ideal community to locate a starter home, especially since houses with more than 1,000 square feet of living space can be found for around $100,000. Two-bedroom homes are listed for around $75,000, while three- and even four-bedroom houses can be scooped up in the low $100,000s. Don’t expect to find new construction in Vinita Park, Harrison adds. “If you’re looking for an older, beautiful home you can make into something, a lot of people go into Vinita Park to renovate.”
40's Tudor homes called "gingerbread homes" are popular in Vinita Park.
Homes built on brick foundations are very popular in Vinita Park.
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Modernized facilities at Washington School
Children attend school through eighth grade less than a mile outside Vinita Park at Washington School, which earns a D-plus from Niche. The combined elementary and middle school opened in 1930, but the Normandy Schools Collaborative district has modernized the campus by adding a new library and a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Studio. Starting in ninth grade students will attend Normandy High School, which earns a D-minus.
Washington School is a combined elementary and middle school, serving kids in the Normandy School Collaborative.
Normandy High School offers St Louis a modern facility and top notch academics.
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Picnics and pickup games at Mayor James W. McGee Municipal Park
The compact town boasts an expansive greensward in Mayor James W. McGee Municipal Park. It has all the basic elements of a city park: a pair of tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground and an open field. But the park is far from ordinary. It’s usually teeming with activity, from preschool class picnics to pickup basketball games to high school reunions.
Vinita County Park is a charming community park offering a serene environment for recreation and relaxation.
View of the playground at Vinita County Park located in Vinita Park, St. Louis, MO.
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Restaurants and cafes nearby on Midland Boulevard and Page Avenue
Though few restaurants or shops stand in Vinita Park, it’s a breeze to hop onto Page Avenue on the city’s south end or Midland Boulevard on the north side and cruise to nearby options. For example, Midland Boulevard winds directly to LaJoy’s Coffee Cafe. If the aroma of citrusy Nicaraguan coffee isn’t enough to entice you inside, maybe the words, gooey, butter Danish, emblazoned in gold letters on the shop window will tempt you. As promised, the coffee house serves up butter Danishes along with club sandwiches, fresh wraps and caffeinated concoctions. Meanwhile, Page Avenue leads you to the retail centers half a mile away in the neighboring city of Overland. Pull in to take care of weekly grocery trips at Schnucks or home improvement projects at Home Depot.
Local retail shops like Lajoy's Coffee Cafe are very popular in Vinita Park.
Page Avenue will lead you to many upscale restaurants near Vinita Park.
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