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Wildwood is St. Louis' biggest suburb
Home to about 35,000 people, Wildwood, Missouri is the largest suburb of St. Louis. It’s located along old Route 66 and is situated at the rolling foothills of the Ozarks. The housing inventory reflects a mix of both suburban and rural. The eastern side of this city has condos and subdivisions, while the western side has larger properties with more land. The city works purposefully to maintain its open spaces, rural roadways and its excellent schools.
Housing in Wildwood can vary from small condos to multi-million-dollar estates.
Located in the foothills of the Ozarks, Wildwood, Missouri, is St. Louis’ biggest suburb.
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European-style estates to condos and subdivisions
Wildwood was officially incorporated in 1995, and a lot of development has happened in the 30 years since. From condos that span less than 1,000 square feet to luxury estates on multi-acre lots, Wildwood's housing options vary widely. Styles include everything from ramblers and stone mansions to European-style estates and brick Colonial Revivals. The home types are generally determined by location. Neighborhoods closer to town center, like Grover, have condos and subdivisions, while more rural neighborhoods, like Glencoe, have larger homes on more acreage. Prices vary from $180,000 to over $2 million, depending on size, location and condition. The median price in Wildwood is $580,000, but the median for a single-family home is $652,000, above the national median.
Discover upscale living with spacious estates in scenic Wildwood, Missouri.
Experience stylish condo living with easy access to Wildwood’s shops and trails.
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Ample green space at the foothills of the Ozarks
Sitting at the foothills of the Ozarks, Wildwood has many green spaces for residents to hike, camp and cycle. Rockwoods Reservation is a wildlife reserve with miles of hiking trails, while Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park has camping facilities and equestrian trails. Plus, the Hidden Valley Ski Resort has beginner downhill trails, terrain parks and a tubing hill.
Discover wildlife and nature on peaceful hiking paths at Rockwoods Reservation.
Dr. Edward Babler statue is seen inside as a place of memory in Wildwood, Missouri.
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Wildwood Town Center is a planned commercial district
Along Main Street is Wildwood Town Center, a planned hub of shopping and dining featuring local shops like Milk & Honey and restaurants like Letty Lou’s. Wildwood is best known, however, for the Big Chief Restaurant, which opened in 1928 and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built as part of a tourist camp on the newly opened Route 66, the restaurant serves standard American fare. The St. Louis Premium Outlets are less than 10 miles away and offer more than 80 stores.
Enjoy homestyle flavors and friendly vibes at Letty Lou’s in Wildwood.
Big Chief Restaurant, in Wildwood is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Drive Old Route 66, take the bus to St. Louis
Wildwood is situated along Old Route 66, right near Interstates 44 and 64, which both lead into St. Louis. A few Metro St. Louis MetroBus routes also stop in Wildwood. The closest airport is the Spirit of St. Louis, 10 miles away. The closest hospital is St. Luke’s, 12 miles away.
Historic Route 66 signage marks Wildwood’s ties to its early tourism roots.
Ride along the historic Route 66 on dedicated bike lanes through scenic Wildwood, Missouri.
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R-VI School District is third best in Missouri
Students in Wildwood are part of the R-VI School District, which earns an A-plus rating on Niche and is ranked as the best school district in Missouri for athletes and as the third best overall by Niche. There are 19 elementary schools, none rated lower than an A-minus, six middle schools, — including the third, seventh and ninth best in the state —and four high schools, including the third, fourth and twelfth best in the state.
Students at Rockwood Valley Middle School benefit from Wildwood’s A-plus rated school district.
Students thrive at Babler Elementary School, part of Wildwood’s top-rated R-VI School District.
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Important to know
Crime data for Wildwood was not readily available, but the county as a whole receives a CAP Index crime score of 2, which is below the national average of 4.
Every year in mid-September for the past 30 years, the city has hosted Celebrate Wildwood. The festival has a parade, food trucks, craft booths, live music and fireworks.
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On average, homes in Wildwood, MO sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wildwood, MO over the last 12 months is $700,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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