Luxurious Living Magazine: August 2023

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AUGUST 2023

Many aspects of your home will be universally attractive to buyers, but when price enters the conversation differing opinions can emerge.

Pricing your listing to be competitive while optimizing the return on your initial investment – all with respect to the apparent and perceived value of the property – will be of paramount concern We’ll assign a price after analyzing the market as well as assessing the unique qualities of your property

LUXURY MARKET TRENDS*

207 active listings

81 pending listings

84 recent closings

$999,999 average listing price

$950,000 average selling price

$273 average price per square foot

Immediately west of the City of Saint Louis, the City of Clayton, Missouri combines a lively downtown with thriving residential neighborhoods It’s a unique, upscale suburban community with an inner-ring urban vibe While land use in Clayton is mostly dedicated to residential or park use, the city’s Central Business District is home to some of the area’s priciest office space Although the residential population is a modest 16,000, the daytime work population swells to more than 50,000 In addition, Clayton offers extensive retail space that is home to both national chains and many boutique-style local merchants

THE ESSENTIALS

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Top-grade kitchen

Walkability

Entertainment options nearby

Updated interiors

Indoor/Outdoor living spaces

38 active listings

12 pending listings

16 recent closings $1,475,000 average listing price $1,263,000 average selling price

$368 average price per square foot

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,882 Square Feet $1M Listing Price $1 125M Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 8021 VENETIAN DRIVE 6 Beds 6 Baths 5,561 Square Feet $1.850M Listing Price $1.842M Selling Price Sold in 14 Days 6457 CECIL AVENUE 134 GAY AVENUE 3 Beds 4 Baths 3,082 Square Feet $1 6M Listing Price $1 686M Selling Price Sold in 48 Days
5 Beds 5 Baths 3,682 Square Feet $1 990M Listing Price $2 050M Selling Price Sold in 1 Day 8104 UNIVERSITY DRIVE 4 Beds 5 Baths 2,762 Square Feet $925K Listing Price $975K Selling Price Sold in 1 Day 816 SOUTH BEMISTON AVENUE 131 LINDEN AVENUE 4 Beds 6 Baths 5,821Square Feet $3 475M Listing Price $3 475M Selling Price Sold in 43 Days
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Incorporated in 1988 and covering approximately 32 square miles in suburban St Louis County, the City of Chesterfield, Missouri is a thriving residential and business community Chesterfield is located just 25 minutes west of downtown St Louis along Interstate 64 It is a special place where gleaming mid-level office buildings, tree-lined neighborhoods, shopping centers and rustic horse farms have found a way to blend harmoniously upon a 32-square mile canvas of rolling hills and lush green valleys More than 47,000 people call Chesterfield home The City is a wonderful blend of attractive homes, excellent senior living facilities, top-rated school districts, houses of worship, unlimited shopping and dining destinations, along with historic and cultural attractions

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Luxury Bathrooms

Pools and Outdoor Living Spaces

Deep-pour Finished Lower Levels

Updated Finishes

THE ESSENTIALS

118 active listings

50 pending listings

41 recent closings

$1,024,500 average listing price

$870,000 average selling price

$209 average price per square foot

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,960 Square Feet $1 150M Listing Price $1 250M Selling Price Sold in 18 Days 1156 TEMPLETON PLACE 4 Beds 6 Baths 6,629 Square Feet $799K Listing Price $735K Selling Price Sold in 1 Day 1315 WILDHORSE MEADOWS DRIVE 4 Beds 4 Baths 3,141 Square Feet $775K Listing Price $780K Selling Price Sold in 1 Day 1457 CARRIAGE CROSSING LANE
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,248 Square Feet $800K Listing Price $720K Selling Price Sold in 45 Days 14901 STRAUB HILL LANE 5 Beds 5 Baths 4,115 Square Feet $1.395M Listing Price $1.5M Selling Price Sold in 4 Days 2011 KINGSPOINTE DRIVE 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,905 Square Feet $725K Listing Price $763K Selling Price Sold in 1 Day 402 MAPLE RISE PATH
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TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Top-of-the-line Kitchens

Outdoor Kitchens and Living Rooms

Amazing Schools

Estate-sized yards

THE ESSENTIALS

40 active listings

12 pending listings

16 recent closings

$1,992,500 average listing price

$1,170,000 average selling price

$285 average price per square foot

Today, Frontenac has 3,482 residents, approximately 1,300 homes and comprises 1,944 acres (2.8 square miles) with an excellent housing stock and easy accessibility to major thoroughfares. Frontenac remains an extremely desirable community in which to live. We hope you find yourself at home in the City of Frontenac

3 Beds

4 Baths

3,134 Square Feet

$1 025M Listing Price

$950K Selling Price

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,432 Square Feet

$950K Listing Price

5 Beds

6 Baths

4,001 Square Feet

$1.750M Listing Price

GEORGIAN ACRES
Sold in 42 Days 18
STONINGTON PLACE
$985K Selling Price Sold in 5 Days 2801
FOREST AIRE
$1 7M Selling Price Sold in 22 Days 1636

The Downtown Kirkwood Business District is on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to many restaurants and shops as well as the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market. More than 300 acres of park land can be found throughout the community, from a large central park that includes an aquatic center, ice rink, outdoor amphitheater, ball fields, tennis courts, picnic sites, and playground areas, to smaller neighborhood parks. The City of Kirkwood is served by the Kirkwood School District. Chartered in 1865, it is the oldest school district in St. Louis County and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi River.

THE ESSENTIALS

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Infill Homes and Walkability

Custom Finishes

Pools and Outdoor Spaces

Multiple Formal and Informal Dining Options

86 active listings

31 pending listings

29 recent closings

$1,082,000 average listing price

$987,000 average selling price

$274 average price per square foot

1447 FRANCES ROAD 5 Beds 5 Baths 3,684 Square Feet $895K Listing Price $933K Selling Price Sold in 5 Days 1051 COUCH AVENUE 5 Beds 6 Baths 3,291 Square Feet $1.295M Listing Price $1.250M Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 427 CENTRAL PLACE 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,837 Square Feet $760K Listing Price $850M Selling Price Sold in 1 Day
836 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE 4 Beds 4 Baths 4,091 Square Feet $1.2M Listing Price $1.251M Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 441 CLARK AVENUE 4 Beds 5 Baths 4,223 Square Feet $1.6M Listing Price $1.735M Selling Price Sold in 5 Days 230 WEST ESSEX AVENUE 4 Beds 4 Baths 2,884 Square Feet $715K Listing Price $750K Selling Price Sold in 3 Days
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The Ladue, Missouri, area continues today to honor its heritage as the choice location for a country estate experience, complete with country clubs and horse riding trails. Much of the land has been subdivided over the years into smaller lanes that offer a variety of styles and price points. Although traditional architecture is more prominent, the Ladue area is also home to a variety of customized contemporary homes, particularly from the middle of the last century and including such name-brand architects as Bernoudy, Armstrong, Fournier, Shank, and Obata. The area offers a wide price range of homes from $400,000 to $15M.

THE ESSENTIALS

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Spa-like Bathrooms

Gorgeous Dining Spaces

Top-rated Schools

Updated interiors

Pools and Outdoor Spaces

113 active listings

45 pending listings

52 recent closings

$1,195,000 average listing price

$994,950 average selling price

$299 average price per square foot

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,952 Square Feet $975K Listing Price $1.075M Selling Price Sold in 5 Days 3 WARSON LANE 4 Beds 4 Baths 2,960 Square Feet $899K Listing Price $899K Selling Price Sold in 5 Days 23 RIO VISTADRIVE 4 Beds 6 Baths 3,592 Square Feet $1 125M Listing Price $1 243M Selling Price Sold in 9 Days 6 WENDOVER DRIVE
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,506 Square Feet $1 460M Listing Price $1.611M Selling Price Sold in 4 Days 9878 WILD DEER ROAD 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,918Square Feet $739K Listing Price $770K Selling Price Sold in 7 Days 1017 WINWOOD DRIVE 4 Beds 4 Baths 53,001 Square Feet $849K Listing Price $910K Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 7 BRIARCLIFF
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ST. CHARLES

Organized October 1, 1812, St Charles is the third most populous county in the state of Missouri The wealthiest county in Missouri, St Charles County is one of the nation's fastest-growing counties

St Charles County includes a part of the Augusta AVA, an area of vineyards and wineries designated by the federal government in 1980 as the first American Viticultural Area The county's rural outer edge along the south-facing bluffs above the Missouri River, is also part of the broader Missouri Rhineland

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Luxury Bathrooms

Pools and Outdoor Living Spaces

Deep-pour Finished Lower Levels

Updated Finishes

THE ESSENTIALS

87 active listings

22 pending listings

27 recent closings

$865,400 average listing price

$817,000 average selling price

$227 average price per square foot

5 Beds 5 Baths 2,703 Square Feet $949K Listing Price $1 107M Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 4492 AUSTIN VALLEY COURT 5 Beds 5 Baths 3,736 Square Feet $850K Listing Price $850K Selling Price Sold in 5 Days 10 RISING HILL COURT 4 Beds 4 Baths 3,546 Square Feet $784K Listing Price $784K Selling Price Sold in 1 Day 1172 TOWER PARK DRIVE
ST. CHARLES

Town & Country is a safe, welcoming, comfortable area that accommodates residents of all ages. Friends and family can dine, shop, and socialize through the day and evening. It is full of character, personality, culture, and history. Town & Country fosters a sense of community and preserves the beauty of the city's systems of parks. Discover all the fun and exciting options available to you and your family from walking paths to playgrounds. There are a variety of city events offered throughout the year such as recreational, educational classes and even art galleries.

THE ESSENTIALS

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES

Convenient Highway Access

Updated Kitchens and Baths Infill Homes on Estate-sized Lots Walkable to parks and trails

114 active listings

41 pending listings 40 recent closings

$1,105,000 average listing price

$965,564 average selling price

$253 average price per square foot

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,221 Square Feet $724K Listing Price $700K Selling Price Sold in 145 Days 29 CONWOOD LANE 5 Beds 4 Baths 2,975 Square Feet $1.150M Listing Price $1 250M Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 13676 ARMSTEAD DRIVE 3 Beds 2 Baths 2,167 Square Feet $690K Listing Price $740K Selling Price Sold in 51 Days 12306 BALLAS LANE

The City of Webster Groves is a predominantly residential community located in southeastern St. Louis County. The City of Webster Groves has received a great deal of attention for its suitability as a place to live, work and raise a family, as well as recent acclaim as a culinary destination. Webster Groves was named as Missouri’s 2013 Creative Community by the Missouri Arts Council. The City is known for its long-standing foundation in the arts, with cultural anchors such as The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, The Community Music School and Webster University.

THE ESSENTIALS

$301 average price per square foot

TRENDING BUYER PREFERENCES Remodeled Kitchens and Baths Walkability to Downtown Infill Homes
listings
19 active
8 pending listings 12 recent closings $849,900 average listing price $800,250 average selling price
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,903 Square Feet $795K Listing Price $838K Selling Price Sold in 48 Days 530 WEBSTER PATH COURT 3 Beds 4 Baths 2,798 Square Feet $764K Listing Price $865K Selling Price Sold in 2 Days 224 SPRING AVENUE 3 Beds 3 Baths 2,380 Square Feet $640K Listing Price $716K Selling Price Sold in 3 Days 319 EAST SWON AVENUE

Not only do we know every detail about your neighborhood and market, we're active within the community and students of our surroundings.

For top-rated schools and child care, grocery delivery or farmer's markets, home furnishings, philanthropy opportunities, outdoor activities, or who to call to do it all, we have the answers

From our network of on-the-ground agents to clients-turnedsocial collaborators, you can find us frequenting the area's staple establishments as well as sampling the latest cultural attractions.

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