Downtown Saint Joseph Homes for Rent

With ties to Jesse James and the Pony Express, Downtown Saint Joseph wears its past on its sleeve. “There’s an extraordinary amount of history here,” says Kim Schutte, historic preservation planner for the city. “Everywhere you walk, there’s this sense of great things that have happened.” 19th-century style is also a big part of the local architecture, regularly drawing potential homeowners interested in antique surroundings. “Something like 70% of our housing stock is pre-1950,” says Schutte. “And a lot of it is to die for.” Though most of Downtown’s west half is dedicated to businesses, Victorian and turn-of-the-century colonial houses begin dotting the streets as they head east. Worn sidewalks pass through the shade of pine and ash trees. There are few driveways and garages, so street parking is the norm. Homes rarely hit the market in Downtown St. Joseph, and their average value is estimated in the $150,000s. Quarter- to half-acre lots sell between $30,000 and $60,000. Students can begin their education at Carden Park Elementary, which has a B-minus grade from Niche. From there, they could attend Truman Middle School, which has a C. Central High School is the largest of the