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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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Top-of-the-line Kitchens

Outdoor Kitchens and Living Rooms

Amazing Schools

Estate-sized yards

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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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

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.

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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

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.

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$301 average price per square foot

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