Why Live in Lovers Lane
North of Frederick, Lovers Lane is one of the last historic neighborhoods in St. Joseph before modern homes start cropping up in the east. “Lovers Lane and Ashland are part of the historic side of town,” says Christina McAllister, a Realtor with Re/Max Professionals. “So anything past there tends to be a little newer.” Residents are drawn to the area for lower-than-average real estate prices and proximity to shopping and restaurants. Historic surroundings also attract potential homeowners interested in relics of the American West. “There are a lot of historical facts that you don’t necessarily think of when you move here,” says McAllister. Turn-of-the-20th-century homes fill the southern end of Lovers Lane, eventually transitioning to more midcentury-era designs in the north. As houses get newer, lot size tends to increase, leaving more room for backyards, driveways and attached garages. Cape Cods and bungalows are priced between the $10,000s and the $130,000s, while Victorian and Tudor homes range from the $110,000s to the $280,000s. The prices of historic homes tend to vary based on renovation. Midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes often sell between the $110,000s and the
Home Trends in Lovers Lane, MO
On average, homes in Lovers Lane, Saint Joseph sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Lovers Lane, Saint Joseph over the last 12 months is $168,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$168,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$175,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$116
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%