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St. Louis Relocation magazine is compiled and published by the team at Wm French for purposes of informing and educating those considering a relocation to St. Louis.
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About Wm French Since 1977, Wm French has worked exclusively with home buyers, specializing in St. Louis area corporate relocation. The company is the oldest and largest exclusive buyer agency in the United States.
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S t . L o u is C it y c it y life | neighborhoods | public t ranspor t at ion
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Saint Louis University Hospital 3635 Vista Ave. at Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8000 sluhospital.com
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West 100 Medical Plaza Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-625-5200 ssmstjosephwest.com
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital BJC HealthCare 10 Hospital Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-9000 bjsph.org
Shriner’s Hospital for Children 2001 Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-3600 shrinershq.org/hospitals/stlouis
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park 1475 Kisker Road St. Charles, MO 63304 636-498-7800 ssmhealth.com/ssmsjmp
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital BJC HealthCare 12634 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-0000 barnesjewishwestcounty.org
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center 1465 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5600 cardinalglennon.com
SSM St. Mary’s Health Center 6420 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-768-8000 stmarys-stlouis.com
Christian Hospital BJC HealthCare 11133 Dunn Road St. Louis, MO 63136 314-653-5000 christianhospital.org
SSM DePaul Health Center 12303 DePaul Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-344-6000 ssmdepaul.com
St. Anthony’s Medical Center 10010 Kennerly Road St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1000 stanthonysmedcenter.com
Des Peres Hospital 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63122 314-966-9100 despereshospital.com
SSM St. Clare Health Center 1015 Bowles Ave. Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-2000 ssmhealth.com/stclare
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center 615 S. New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6000 stjohnsmercy.org
Missouri Baptist Medical Center BJC HealthCare 3015 N. Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5000 missouribaptist.org
SSM St. Joseph Health Center St. Charles 300 First Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5000 ssmstjoseph.com
St. Louis Children’s Hospital One Children’s Place St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6000 stlouischildrens.org
Progress West HealthCare Center BJC HealthCare 2 Progress Point Parkway O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-1000 progresswesthealthcare.org
SSM St. Joseph Health Center Wentzville 500 Medical Drive Wentzville, MO 63385 636-327-1000 ssmhealth.com/sjwz
St. Luke’s Hospital 232 S. Woods Mill Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1500 stlukes-stl.com
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital BJC HealthCare One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-3000 barnesjewish.org
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E ducati on St. Louis has a strong public education foundation that children K-12 throughout the area benefit from. St. Louis Public School District controls 92 schools with more than 38,000 students. A total of 24 public school districts provide educational services for a variety of private and parochial schools, public and private colleges and universities in St. Louis County. Additional information and statistics on individual public school districts will be provided in your personalized binder.
St u d e nts o f al l ages re ce i ve a q u a l i ty ed uc a t i on i n both publ ic a n d p riv ate s chool s i n St. Loui s.
Although public education excels in St. Louis, we also have a total of 42 independently governed elementary and secondary private
Elementary school students in Mehlville
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schools throughout the metropolitan St. Louis region. These schools provide a complete range of educational opportunities for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. These private schools focus on traditional models of excellence in education as well as special needs schools, which specialize in areas that include learning differences or emotional and behavioral problems. A number of schools are religiously affiliated, and additional research on private education can be completed at your request. Educating more than 30,000 students, the St. Louis Special School District is one of the nation’s leading provider of special educational services. St. Louis is also known for several renowned educational facilities for children with sight and hearing challenges like The St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, The Central Institute for the Deaf, The Moog Center for Deaf Education, and The Missouri School for the Blind.
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With more than 25 universities and colleges enrolling about 110,000 in four-year institutions, the St. Louis area produces approximately 25,000 graduates with bachelor’s, post-bachelor’s or professional, degrees each year.
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H igh er E du cat ion With more than a dozen four-year universities and colleges, Greater St. Louis is a top-choice for students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields. Over 108,000 students are currently enrolled in area four-year institutions, which each year produce more than 23,000 new graduates with bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, or professional degrees and attract to the area an enormously gifted workforce.
U.S. News & World Report named Washington University in St. Louis the third-best research medical school in the country and the 12th best university overall in 2009. The oldest institution of higher education west of the Mississippi, Saint Louis University (SLU) ranked among the top 100 U.S. universities for 2010 and top five Catholic universities for 2006, according to U.S. News & World Report. The University of Missouri — St. Louis’ international business program was named the 16th best international business program by U.S. News and World Report in 2009. In 2009, Webster University was named the 24th best university in the Midwest division of U.S.News & World Report’s “Best Universities-Master’s” category. Maryville University was named 29th on the same list.
The St. Louis area also has an extensive network of community colleges, which enroll an additional 70,000+ students, as well as vocational and technical training facilities. St. Louis University Billikens
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S por ts The 1904 Olympics. Nine World Series Championships. A single-season home run record holder. A Super Bowl title. Sports are part of the pulse of St. Louis, and our teams, players, and events have a special place in the hearts of the people who call our community home.
The St. Louis Cardinals opened their 2006 season in the brand new $400 million Busch Stadium. Since then the stadium hosted the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Cardinals have won more than 9,200 games, 10 World Series Championships, 17 National League Pennants, 3 National League Eastern Division Titles, and 8 National League Central Division Titles.
Home of the 2000 Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams is St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome. Holding 66,000 fans, the turf dome hosts NFL teams from across the country as well as many St. Louis area events year-round. In previous years it has hosted the very successful NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The Scottrade Center is home to the St. Louis Blues and holds up to 21,000 fans. When the Blues are off the ice, the Scottrade Center hosts many other events, such as NCAA Basketball, wrestling championships, comedians, and concerts of any genre.
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S t. Loui s City St. Louis City
individual flair and cultural diversity
Our distinct city neighborhoods with
offer an exciting urban lifestyle at very affordable prices. Home to professional
sports, family activities, parks and recreation, and the arts - the city has it all!
Facts
Athe BO UT CITY
Fo u n d e d
1764, by Pierre Lac lede and Augu s t e C h ou t eau
Lo c a ted
west of t he Mississippi River with eas y ac c es s t o Int erst at es 44, 55, 64, and 70
2 0 1 0 Po pu l a t i o n
319,000
S t. Lou i s C i t y s e ce de d fro m St. L o uis C ount y in 1876, allowing it t o bec ome an in d ep en d en t ci ty and l i m i t i n g its po li ti ca l bo unda ries. S t . Louis was host t o t he 1904 World’s Fair an d t h e 190 4 Oly m p i c G a me s.
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S t . Louis C it y The city has it all from downtown lofts to single family homes. Whether you’re looking for great shopping, professional sports, wonderful restaurants, or night life, St. Louis City is a great place to be.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010) $111, 600 P u b lic Sch o ol D i s t ri c t s :
S t . Loui s P ubl i c S chool s
P r iva te Sc h o ol s :
Ros at i Kai n Hi gh S chool ( gi r l s ) S t . Loui s U ni ver s i t y Hi gh S chool (boy s)
S t. L ouis City A t tra c tio ns :
Gateway Arch Forest Park Keener Plaza Missouri Botanical Gardens Serra Sculpture Park
St. Louis City Museum St. Louis Cardinals Baseball St. Louis Blues Hockey St. Louis Rams Football Tower Grove Park
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Gateway Arch, downtown St. Louis
St. Louis City
If city living is your wish, St. Louis is a great place for you. With a variety of homes, condominiums and lofts, there is a full range of housing to see. With all the city has to offer, you will soon feel right at home.
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N eigh b orh ood s
St. Louis city has a total of 78 official neighborhoods:
1. Academy
21. Downtown East
41. Marine Villa
61. Soulard
2. Baden
22. Dutchtown North
42. Mark Twain
62. South Hampton
3. Benton Park
23. Dutchtown South
43. Mark Twain I-70 Ind.
63. Southwest Garden
4. Benton Park West
24. Ellendale
44. McKinley Fox
64. St. Louis Hills
5. Bevo Mill
25. Fairground Neighborhood
45. Midtown
65. St. Louis Place
6. Boulevard Heights
26. Forest Park Southeast
46. Mount Pleasant
66. The Gate District
7. Cabanne
27. Fountain Park
47. North Hampton
67. The Greater Ville
8. Carondelet
28. Fox Park
48. North I-44
68. The Hill
9. Carr Square
29. Franz Park
49. North Point
69. The Ville
10. Central Business District
30. Hamilton Heights
50. North Riverfront
70. Tiffany
11. Central West End
31. Hi-Pointe
51. O’Fallon
71. Tower Grove East
12. Cheltenham
32. Holly Hills
52. Old North St. Louis
72. Tower Grove South
13. Clayton-Tamm
33. Hyde Park
53. Patch
73. Vandeventer
14. Clifton Heights
34. Jeff Vanderlou
54. Peabody, Darst, Webbe
74. Visitation Park
15. College Hill
35. Kings Oak
55. Penrose
75. Walnut Park East
16. Columbus Square
36. Kosciusko
56. Princeton Heights
76. Walnut Park West
17. Compton Heights
37. Lafayette Square
57. Riverview
77. Wells-Goodfellow
18. Cote Brilliante
38. Lasalle Park
58. Shaw
78. Wydown Skinker
19. Covenrant Blu
39. Lewis Place
59. Sherman
20. De Baliviere Place
40. Lindenwood Park
60. Skinker De Baliviere
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downtown St. Louis lofts
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Tr a nspo r tat ion St. Louis is proud to offer public transportation through MetroLink, MetroBus, and Metro Call-A-Ride. For events in St. Louis, especially those downtown, many living in St. Louis take advantage of the MetroLink system. Avoid the hassle and cost of parking downtown - just park your vehicle in the Park-Ride lots located throughout town (most of which are free), and board the train to your destination. Whether attending a sporting event, concert, or festival, the MetroLink is an easy and accessible way to navigate the city.
St. Louis MetroLink Map
For more information, including schedules and cost, visit www.metrostlouis.org online. You can also use the “trip planner� feature to help plan your next visit to St. Louis City!
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St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park
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Va rie Variety ty in Mi nidMid C ou nty County
There are many distinct and different neighborhoods in the Mid County St.
Louis area. Mid County is home to
everything from farmer’s markets to great shopping, from excellent higher education to the government hub of the county.
Facts
A BO UT M I DCounty
M i d Co unty C o m munitie s:
Lo c a te d
nor t h of I- 44, sout h of I- 70, east of I- 270, west of t he cit y
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shopping at The Galleria The Delmar Loop in U niversit y Cit y S t . Louis C ount y S eat in C lay t on
Bre ntwood Cl ayto n K irk wood L a due / Front enac
Maplewood / Ric hmond He igh t s U niversit y C it y Webst er Groves
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Brentwo od The city of Brentwood has the feel of a small town, but enjoys a location only minutes from all the amenities of the city. You’re sure to love the parks, shops, well-known restaurants, and neighborhoods of the Brentwood area.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$276, 500
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Brent wood
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
John Burroughs S t . Mar y Magd al en
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to St. Louis City 9 miles | 16 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 13 miles | 22 minutes to Clayton 7 miles | 15 minutes to St. Charles 22 miles | 34 minutes 18
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C layt o n St. Louis County Seat Fortune 500 company headquarters, well kept parks, luxury single family homes, and condominiums can all be found in Clayton. The area is full of some of St. Louis’ finest and most elaborate homes and high rises.
Ave r a g e H ome S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$677, 400
Pu b lic Sc h ool D i s t ri c t s :
C l ayt on
Pr iva te S c h o ol s :
C hr i s t i an Brot her s Acad emy For s yt h S chool Wi l s on S chool
Community Center Forest Park Hanley House Oak Knoll Park Ruth Park Golf Course Statue outside Cardwell’s Restaurant in Clayton
Shaw Park Shaw Park Ice Rink St. Louis County Government Tropicana Lanes
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K ir kwo od There are a wide variety of homes in Kirkwood: turn-of-the-century mansions, colonials, brick ranches, condominiums, and bungalows. Kirkwood has long been known for its down-home charm, community pride, nationally recognized schools, and business community.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$303, 100
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Ki r kwood , Li nd ber gh, Webs t er Groves
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
C or Jes u Acad emy ( gi r l s ) S t . John Vi anney Hi gh S chool ( boys ) S t . Jos eph’s Acad emy ( gi r ls) S t . Pet er ’s U r s ul i ne Acad emy ( gi r l s )
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L ad u e / Fron t e n ac Ladue and Frontenac are very affluent inner-ring suburbs of St. Louis, located in central St. Louis County. High-end shopping, fine dining, and excellent education are all available here. Many homes are seated on beautifully wooded lots, making it a very desirable place to live.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$663, 600
Pu b lic Sc h o ol D i s t ri c t s :
Ki r kwood , Lad ue
Pr iva te S c h ool s :
C om muni t y S chool John Burroughs MIC DS S t . Jos eph’s Acad emy ( gi r l s ) Vi l l a Duches ne ( gi r l s )
Plaza Frontenac The Racquet Club Tilles Park
L a du e / F ro n t e n a c At t ra c t i o n s :
Shopping at Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac
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Maplewood / Richmond Heights There’s always something to do in Maplewood and Richmond Heights. Centrally located within the St. Louis metro area, there is an abundance of restaurants and shops, a local brewery, and even a second story bowling alley.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$162, 300
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Mapl ewood , Ri chm ond Heig hts
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
C l ayt on Acad emy Im m accol at a Li t t l e F l ower S chool S t . Luke t he Evangel i s t
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to St. Louis City 7 miles | 15 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 12 miles | 18 minutes to Clayton 3 miles | 8 minutes to St. Charles 22 miles | 30 minutes 22
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U n ive rsit y C it y Home to Washington University and the famous Delmar Loop, University City has evolved into St. Louis’ center of intellectual and cultural life. All-brick, two-story homes are predominant in this area, and they range in size to fit your needs.
Ave r a g e H ome S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$203, 700
Pu b lic Sc h ool D i s t ri c t s :
U ni ver s i t y C i t y
Pr iva te S c h o ol s :
C hr i s t t he Ki ng O ur Lad y of Lourd es
Centennial Commons Delmar Loop Heman Park Ruth Park Golf Course The Pageant
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to St. Louis City 7 miles | 18 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 8 miles | 14 minutes to Clayton 3 miles | 9 minutes to St. Charles 18 miles | 26 minutes
The Delmar Loop, University City
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We bster Grove s With a farmer’s market and an annual Webster Walk, Webster Groves is all about community. Well kept, stately, three story houses and large lawns help to maintain the well-established property values of the area.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$248, 100
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Webs t er Groves
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
Annunci at i on S chool Holy Red eem er Mar y, Q ueen of Peace Ner i nx Hal l ( gi r l s ) The C ol l ege S chool
We b s ter Grove s A ttra c tions:
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to St. Louis City 10 miles | 21 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 12 miles | 20 minutes to Clayton 5 miles | 14 minutes to St. Charles 21 miles | 31 minutes 24
The Recreation Complex, Webster Groves
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Des irabl e West C ou nty Desirable West County
The homes and lifestyle in West County St. Louis are more suburban than those of the city, or even Mid County. Many subdivisions have a character
all of their own, making finding what you’re looking for that much easier.
Facts
A BO UT W ESCounty T West Co unty C o m munitie s:
Lo c a te d
sout h and east of t he S t . C harles River, west of t he mid count y
Fe a tu re s
The B ut t erfly House in C hest erfield S ix Flags O ver MidAmerica in Eu reka Many st at e parks and rec reat ion areas
Ba l lw in/Manc hest er Che sterfield Creve C oeur Eure k a
Mar yland Height s Town & C ount r y Wildwood
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West County t
B allw i n/Man ch e st er The Ballwin and Manchester areas of West County thrive on their recreational resources, from golf courses to parks. Both Ballwin and Manchester provide more mature communities and a broad range of housing types.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$225, 700
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
P ar kw ay
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
C hr i s t , P r i nce of Peace John F. Kenned y Holy Infant El em ent ar y S t . C l ai re of As s i s i El em enta r y S t . Jos eph’s Acad emy
B allwin & M a nc hes ter Attr a c tio ns:
t o&
Babler State Park Queeny Park Vlasis Park
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to St. Louis City 21 miles | 32 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 20 miles | 30 minutes to Clayton 14 miles | 25 minutes to St. Charles 21 miles | 32 minutes 26
Queeny Park Corporate Pavilion, Manchester
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West County
C h e st erf ield Chesterfield’s sense of elegance and its desirable quality of life is extended to an expanding population searching for the ideal place to raise a family. Homes in Chesterfield range from a blend of older farmhouses to well-planned subdivisions and developments.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$404, 456
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
P ar kw ay, Rockwood
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
As cens i on Gat ew ay Acad emy
Faust Park Greensfelder County Park The Butterfly House
C h e st er f i e l d At t ra c t i o n s :
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 21 miles | 29 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 20 miles | 26 minutes to Clayton 15 miles | 23 minutes to St. Charles 20 miles | 28 minutes
The Butterfly House, Chesterfield photo courtesy of The Butterfly House
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West County t
C reve Coe u r Located in the heart of West County, Creve Coeur is home to an outstanding business community, several fine schools, and recreation for the entire family. Homes in Creve Coeur are mainly suburban blends of quiet, tree-lined, cul-de-sac neighborhoods.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$458, 448
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Lad ue , P ar kw ay, P at t onvi lle
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
And rew ’s Acad emy C ham i nad e C ol l ege P rep (boy s) C hr i s t i an Brot her s ( boys ) DeS m et Jes ui t ( boys ) Rohan Wood s Ros s m an S chool S t . Loui s P r i or y S chool ( b oy s) Wes t m i ns t er C hr i s t i an Aca demy Whi t fi el d S chool
C reve Co eur Attr a c tio ns:
t o&
Dielmann Complex Jewish Community Center Millenium Park
Christian Brothers College High School, Creve Coeur
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to St. Louis City 14 miles | 25 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 10 miles | 16 minutes to Clayton 8 miles | 16 minutes to St. Charles 15 miles | 22 minutes 28
Bierne Park Conway Park Creve Coeur Golf Course Creve Coeur Lake Park
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West County
E u rek a Eureka is unique among St. Louis County communities for it’s retention of a small-town atmosphere while still providing access to a major, metropolitan area. Seated at the crossing of I-44 and Hwy 109, navigating to and from other areas is made simple.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$246, 728
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
Rockwood
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
John F. Kenned y Vi anney S acred Hear t S t . Mar k’s Lut her an
Forby Road Nature Trail Eureka Rec Center Kircher Park Six Flags Over MidAmerica Wm F. “Bud “ Weber Community Center
E u re ka At t ra c t i o n s :
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 27 miles | 38 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 32 miles | 40 minutes to Clayton 23 miles | 34 minutes to St. Charles 30 miles | 40 minutes 29
St. Louis Steamers in Kircher Park, Eureka
West County t
Ma r yland H e igh t s In the northwest portion of St. Louis County, Maryland Heights is a convenient place to work and live. Homes in this area are a mix of single family homes - mainly ranch and bungalows - along with several apartment buildings and condominiums.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$141, 279
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
P ar kw ay, P at t onvi l l e
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
Holy S pi r i t El em ent ar y
M a r y l and Heights A ttr a c tions:
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Maryland Heights Community Center The Aquaport Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Westport Plaza
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to St. Louis City 17 miles | 29 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 6 miles | 12 minutes to Clayton 10 miles | 21 minutes to St. Charles 9 miles | 15 minutes 30
The Aquaport, Maryland Heights
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West County
Town & C ou n t r y Its name says it all - this prestigious area of St. Louis combines beautifully designed, open spaces with carefully planned office parks. Town & Country is home to many large estates, and beautiful, spacious homes.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$784, 313
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
P ar kw ay
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
S t . Loui s P r i or y ( boys ) The P r i nci pi a Vi s i t at i on Acad emy ( gi r l s )
Drace Park Longview Farm Park Preservation Park Queeny Park
Town & C o u n t r y At t ra c t i o n s :
t o&
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to St. Louis City 16 miles | 28 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 17 miles | 24 minutes to Clayton 10 miles | 20 minutes to St. Charles 18 miles | 26 minutes
Maryville University, Town & Country
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West County t
Wild woo d Wildwood is a newer city, founded by its residents in 1995. The unique character of this community includes native woodlands, abundant open space, rural roadways, and an estate lifestyle. Wildwood is also home to an excellent school district.
Ave ra ge H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$407, 561
Pu b li c S c h o ol D i s t ri c t s :
Rockwood
Pr iva t e S c h o ol s :
The F ul t on S chool
W ild wood A ttr a c tions:
t o&
B&B Theaters Babler State Park Rockwood Preservation
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to St. Louis City 28 miles | 40 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 27 miles | 40 minutes to Clayton 26 miles | 40 minutes to St. Charles 25 miles | 45 minutes
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Al Foster Trail, Wildwood
The South St. Louis County area
offers the look and feel of a small
town with easy access to the city via
South County
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F rie nd ly Sou t h C ou n t y Friendly South County
I-44, I-55 and I-270. Living in this area, you can have the cozy homelife you prefer and
still enjoy all the amenities offered in the city.
Facts
ABO UT S OUTH County S o u t h Co unty C o m munitie s:
Lo c a te d
nor t h of Jefferson C ount y, sout h and west of S t . Louis C it y
Fe a tu re s
Grant ’s Farm in Afft on Laumeier S c ulpt ure Park in S unset Hills S out h C ount y Rec C omplex
A ffto n Cre stwood / S unset Hills Fe nto n
O akv ille / Mehlville Valley Park
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South County t
A ffto n Rich in history, the area of Affton in South St. Louis County is home to the well known Grant’s Farm. Affton is now a mixture of charming older homes in well planned subdivisions, including brick bungalows and single family ranch style homes.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$127, 200
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Afft on, Bayl es s
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
C or Jes u Acad emy ( gi r l s ) Lut her an Hi gh S chool O ur Lad y of P rovi d ence
A fft on A ttr a c tions:
t o&
Affton Athletic Association Grant’s Farm The Soccer Haus Whitecliff Park
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to St. Louis City 10 miles | 21 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 16 miles | 30 minutes to Clayton 7 miles | 21 minutes to St. Charles 27 miles | 35 minutes 34
Clydesdale Horses at Grant’s Farm, Affton
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South County
Crestwo od / S u n set H ill s Crestwood and Sunset Hills finds themselves south of Kirkwood and Webster Groves with easy access to I-270, I-44 and Hwy 21. These two areas offer a balance and a wide variety of home styles, sizes, and prices.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$260, 663
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
Li nd ber gh
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
S t . El i zabet h of Hungar y S t . Jus t i n t he Mar t yr Thom as Jeffer s on S chool Vi ct or y Fel l ow s hi p
All American Indoor Sports Mall Laumeier Sculpture Park Whitecliff Park
C re st wo o d & S u n set H i l l s At t ra c t i o n s :
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 16 miles | 28 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 20 miles | 30 minutes to Clayton 11 miles | 24 minutes to St. Charles 22 miles | 31 minutes
Laumeiere Sculpture Park Museum, Sunset Hills
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South County t
Fe nton An old town historic district, shopping centers, and a community center attract many visitors to Fenton. Located around Hwy 30 and I-44, homes in this area range from older country homes on large tracts of land to newer construction developments.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$203, 816
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Li nd ber gh, Rockwood
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
O ur S avi or Lut her an S acred Hear t - Val l ey P ark S t . P aul C at hol i c S chool
Fent on A ttr a c tions:
t o&
Fenton City Park Sports Clubs of America St. Louis Soccer Park
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to St. Louis City 18 miles | 30 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 23 miles | 30 minutes to Clayton 14 miles | 28 minutes to St. Charles 24 miles | 32 minutes 36
River Chase Pool, Fenton
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South County
O ak ville/ M e h lville Originally a farm community, this area has expanded vastly over the past couple decades with many new subdivisions. This quickly growing area bordering the Mississippi River showcases both newer homes in subdivisions as well as larger homes with character.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$192, 750
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
Mehl vi l l e
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
Q ueen of al l S ai nt s S t . F r anci s of As s i s i S t . Mar garet Mar y Al acoque Was hi ngt on Lut her an
Bee Tree Park Cliff Cave Park Jefferson Barracks South County Rec Complex Suson Park
Oa k v i l l e & M e h lvi l l e At t ra c t i o n s :
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 15 miles | 25 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 27 miles | 38 minutes to Clayton 21 miles | 30 minutes to St. Charles 28 miles | 38 minutes
Bee Tree Park, Oakville
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South County t
Valley Park Nestled along the Meramec River, Valley Park is a South St. Louis County area with a small town feel, although access to the city is easily traveled via I-44 or I-270. Homes in this area include a range of single family style homes and apartments.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$166, 000
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Val l ey P ar k, P ar kw ay
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
Apprend e S acred Hear t Vi anney
Valley P ark A ttr a c tions:
t o&
Buder Park Lone Elk Park Meramec Landing Museum of Transportation Simpson Park World Bird Sanctuary
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to St. Louis City 20 miles | 30 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 21 miles | 29 minutes to Clayton 17 miles | 27 minutes to St. Charles 22 miles | 30 minutes 38
Buffalo at Lone Elk Park, Valley Park
North County
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Histo rical Nor t h C ou n t y Historical Nor th County
Home to the second oldest city in St. Louis County, North St.
Louis County has a historic look and feel. With easy access to almost every
major interstate in St. Louis, North County is a very convenient place to call home.
Facts
A BO UT NO RTH County N o r t h Co unty C o m muni ti e s:
Lo c a te d
nor t h and west of S t . Louis C it y, sout h of S t . C harles C ount y
Fe a tu re s
Bridget on At hlet ic C omplex The Golf C lub of Florissant Whit e B irch Bay Aquat ic C ent er in Hazelwood
Bri dg e t on Fe rg uson / Florissant H a z e lwood
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North County t
B r idgeton Bridgeton is the second oldest city in St. Louis County. Conveniently located close to the airport, I-70, and I-270, the area offers ranch and two-story homes, both older and newer construction.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$158, 132
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
P at t onvi l l e
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
S t . Law rence t he Mar t yr S t . Mar y’s Hi gh S chool ( boy s)
B r id g eton A ttr a c tions:
t o&
Bridgeton Athletic Complex Bridgeton Berry Hill Golf Course Bridgeton Crossing Family Aquatic Park Gentry Park Payne Gentry House
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to St. Louis City 18 miles | 28 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 6 miles | 12 minutes to Clayton 16 miles | 22 minutes to St. Charles 7 miles | 16 minutes 40
BMAC Field, Bridgeton
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North County
Fergu son / Florissant Both Ferguson and Florissant are established communities, and have areas that showcase a more rural feel. Both areas also have historical homes as well. You can find two-story and ranch style homes, apartments, condos, and bungalows here.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$93, 985
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
Hazelwood , McC l uer, Ri ver vi ew Gard ens
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
Nor t h C ount y C hr i s t i an O ur Lad y of Guad al upe S t . John & Jam es C at hol i c Vi ct or y Bapt i s t Z i on Lut her an
Ferguson Sports Complex Forestwood Park January - Wabash Memorial Park The Golf Club of Florissant
Fe rg us o n & Flo ris s a n t At t ra c t i o n s :
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 12 miles | 22 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 6 miles | 12 minutes to Clayton 13 miles | 20 minutes to St. Charles 15 miles | 22 minutes 41
The Golf Club of Florissant, Florissant
North County t
H azelwo od Located in North St. Louis County, Hazelwood is home to many businesses and is easily accessed via I-170, I-270, and I-70. Homes in Hazelwood include mainly three bedroom ranches and bungalows with some newer construction as well.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$79, 167
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
Hazelwood
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
O ur Lad e of Mercy S t . Mar t i n d e Porres
Haz elwood A ttr a c tions:
t o&
White Birch Bay Aquatic Center, Hazelwood
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to St. Louis City 16 miles | 24 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 6 miles | 11 minutes to Clayton 13 miles | 18 minutes to St. Charles 11 miles | 17 minutes 42
Hazelwood Recreational Center The Mills Shopping Center White Birch Bay Acquatic Center
St. Charles county, just north and west of St. Louis County, has been a hot spot for growth in the
immediate area for the past several
St. Charles County
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S t. Charl es C ou n t y St. Charles County
years. New construction homes and subdivisions abound in this newer area.
Facts
A BO UT ST. CHARLCounty ES S t . C h a r l e s Co unty C o m munitie s:
Lo c a te d
nor t h and west of S t . Louis C ounty, east of Warren C ount y, sout h of L in c oln C ou n t y
Fe a tu re s
Hist oric Downt own S t . C harles Lake S t . Louis S t . Pet ers Rec Plex WingHaven C ount r y C lub in O ’Fallon
O’ Fallon St. C harles
S t . Pet ers Went zv ille
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St. Charles County t
O’Fall on Four miles west of St. Peters is the city of O’Fallon, a very quickly growing city in the greater St. Louis area. And just southwest of O’Fallon is the 45-acre Fort Zumwalt State Park. Homes in this area are mostly new construction.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$190, 853
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
F r anci s Howel l , F t . Z um wa lt, Went zvi l l e
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
Li vi ng Word C hr i s t i an S t . Dom i ni c
O’Fallon A t tr a c tio ns:
t o&
The Falls Golf Club The Links at Dardenne Westhoff Park WingHaven Country Club
Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon
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to St. Louis City 32 miles | 40 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 20 miles | 27 minutes to Clayton 30 miles | 38 minutes to St. Charles 11 miles | 15 minutes 44
Civic Park Ft. Zumwalt Park Persimmon Woods Golf Club Renaud Spirit Center
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St. Charles County
S t . C h arle s St. Charles City, located in St. Charles County, is part of the fastest growing county in Missouri. With a combination of St. Charles’ riverfront, historical downtown, and newly constructed areas, there are a wide variety of homes in St. Charles.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$199, 586
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
S t . C har l es
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
Duches ne Hi gh S chool
St. Andrew’s Golf Club St. Charles Golf Course Wapelhorst Park
Bales Memorial Park Blanchette Park Bogey Hills Country Club Katy Trails
St. Charles At t ra c t i o n s :
Holiday shopping in Historic Downtown St. Charles
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 23 miles | 30 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 10 miles | 15 minutes to Clayton 20 miles | 28 minutes 45
St. Charles County t
S t . Peters St. Peters is located just eight miles west of St. Charles, and is another area that has grown exponentially in recent years. The increase in population has caused a recent increase in new construction homes and subdivisions for families in the area.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$169, 762
Pu b lic S c h ool D i s t ri c t s :
F r anci s Howel l , F t . Z um wa lt
Pr iva t e S c h ool s :
Lut her an Hi gh S chool
St. Peters A t tr a c tio ns:
t o&
Laurel Park Mid Rivers Golf Complex Rabbit Run Park Spencer Creek Park St. Peters Rec Plex
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to St. Louis City 27 miles | 38 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 15 miles | 25 minutes to Clayton 25 miles | 35 minutes to St. Charles 7 miles | 15 minutes 46
St. Peters Park Gazebo, St. Peters
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St. Charles County
We n t z ville Located at the junction of Highway 61 and Highway 40, Wentzville also has easy access to I-70 and Highway 94. Wentzville is another area of greater St. Louis that has grown by leaps and bounds, and it showcases mostly new construction homes as well.
Ave r a g e H o me S al e P ri c e ( 2010)
$197, 043
Pu b lic School D i s t ri c t s :
Went zvi l l e
Pr iva te Sc h o ol s :
S t . Jos eph Im m anuel Lut her an S t . P at r i ck S t . Theod ore
Bear Creek Golf Club Lake St. Louis Quail Ridge Park Wentzville Country Club
We n t z vi l l e At t ra c t i o n s :
Progress Park Swimming Pool, Wentzville
t o&
f ro m
to St. Louis City 40 miles | 50 minutes to Lambert St. Louis Airport 28 miles | 35 minutes to Clayton 35 miles | 40 minutes to St. Charles 20 miles | 26 minutes
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Take 2010 figures for example: Total list price for Wm French sales: $95.7M.
8%
Sale price for those homes: $86.4M.
6%
That’s a difference of 9.7% off the list price.
4%
Homes listed and sold in all of MARIS (the multiple listing system) averaged a savings of 5.3%.
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So urces American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association Brentwood Square Christian Brothers College High School City Data City of Bridgeton City of Eureka City of Fenton City of Hazelwood City of O’Fallon City of St. Charles City of St. Peters City of University City City of Webster Groves City of Wentzville Cost of Living Index Forbes Magazine Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine Google Google Maps Grant’s Farm Laumeiere Sculpture Park Maryville University Mehlville School District Missouri Botanical Garden Money Magazine Newsweek Magazine Plaza Frontenac St. Louis Art Museum St. Louis Business Journal St. Louis County Government St. Louis County Parks and Recreation St. Louis Regional Commerge and Growth Association StLouisMo.gov The Aquaport The Butterfly House The Golf Club of Florissant The Heights The Magic House US News and World Report Weather.com Wikipedia 50
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M ovi n g C h e ck list Your list of must-do items
Two Months Prior Select your moving date and get estimates from moving companies. Get rid of clutter now - clean closets, recycle, and donate unwanted items. Create a file to store all your moving documents to keep things organized. Ask your medical professionals for referrals and gather records to transfer.
Two Weeks Prior Transfer bank accounts. Arrange for childcare during the day of the move, if applicable. Prepare electronics to be moved and back up all data. Prepare your vehicle for the move with a fresh oil change and inspection.
Make arrangements for storage or travel accommodations, if necessary.
One Month Prior Complete change-of-address forms with your local post office. Begin packing things you won’t need until after the move. Transfer any school records. Schedule the disconnection of local services such as electricity and television. Confirm with your insurance company what will be covered during the move.
One Week Prior Finalize packing and make sure all boxes are clearly labeled with the room of the new house. Create a travel kit including your checkbook, credit cards, ID, toiletries, and first aid items. Transfer any prescriptions and ensure you have enough medication to last through the move. Send change-of-address notification to friends and family. Confirm all travel arrangements.
Make arrangements for any pets. Begin to use up food and other items you won’t be taking with you. If relocating to a different state, arrange for your vehicle registration and transfer.
One Day Prior Walk through the house to answer any last minute questions. Do one final sweep to ensure nothing will be left behind.
most often forgotten items • medical/school records
• cleaning the old house
• favorite/valuable things
• garage door opener
• personal address book
• arrangements for pets
• change of address forms
• things in a safe deposit box
• loose ends (cleaners, library books)
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