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Clifton Heights

Clifton Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Saint Louis, Missouri

St. Louis City 63139

Neighborhood Reviews
3.0
$234,388 Average Value
$213 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Cozy sidewalk-lined steets and gentle winding hills

Clifton Heights’ sloping terrain is unusual for St. Louis, but you’ll still frequently see residents walking its winding streets. That’s according to Dawn Griffin, a Realtor and team leader at Exp Realty. The neighborhood’s well-maintained, shaded sidewalks that weave throughout the area stay busy, injecting a sense of community into Clifton Heights. “The sidewalks are well traveled," Griffin says. "You can see kids walking to school, and people walking their dogs.”

Victorian homes and smaller bungalows

The homes along the dense streets of Clifton Heights aren’t huge; they mostly range from 1,000-square-foot homes that sell for approximately $150,000 to 1,800-square-foot homes approaching $300,000. The modest sizes – and the accompanying home prices that tend to be lower than surrounding neighborhoods – are attractive to many house hunters, says Denise Bryant, a Realtor at The Allen Brake Real Estate Team. “Usually it’s your first-time homebuyers and downsizers.” While the properties tend to be similar in size lots, the architectural styles vary. Tour the predominantly residential neighborhood and you’ll spot ranches, bungalows, Craftsmans and the occasional Dutch colonial. At the center of the community, larger Victorian homes surrounding a community park with a lake sell for upward of $500,000.

Many Victorian homes were built in Clifton Heights in the 19th century.
Many Victorian homes were built in Clifton Heights in the 19th century.
Early 19th century and houses of varying architectural styles in Clifton Heights.
Early 19th century and houses of varying architectural styles in Clifton Heights.
Clifton Heights contain a dense residential neighborhood with many bungalow homes.
Clifton Heights contain a dense residential neighborhood with many bungalow homes.
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Recreation and rest at Clifton Heights Park

At Clifton Heights Park, the green space's playground, basketball court and duck-filled lake provide a peaceful escape just a few minutes from people's doorsteps. Throughout the year, neighborhoods gather at the park for bonfires and musical performances. Beyond the neighborhood, Clifton Heights residents searching for more outdoor spaces to play and explore often make the 3-mile trip to Forest Park. Spanning 1,300 acres, Forest Park is home to the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, a nine-hole public golf course and more.

View of a duck in the lake at Clifton Heights Park located in Saint Louis, MO.
View of a duck in the lake at Clifton Heights Park located in Saint Louis, MO.
View of the Clifton Heights Park basketball court in Saint Louis, MO.
View of the Clifton Heights Park basketball court in Saint Louis, MO.
View of the Clifton Heights Park playground located in Saint Louis, MO.
View of the Clifton Heights Park playground located in Saint Louis, MO.
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St. Louis schools partner with the St. Louis Art Museum

The city art museum also contributes to Clifton Heights’ educational offerings. Mason School of Academic & Cultural Literacy, the neighborhood’s lone public school, is an arts-focused elementary school with an emphasis on project-based learning. Mason partners with local organizations like the art museum as well as St. Louis University. Niche gives Mason a C rating. From there, students can advance to Long International Middle School and Roosevelt High School in the St. Louis Public School System. Niche gives both secondary schools a C-minus rating.

Long Middle School serves students in the Clifton Heights community.
Long Middle School serves students in the Clifton Heights community.
Roosevelt High School welcomes its students for another year of learning in Clifton Heights MO.
Roosevelt High School welcomes its students for another year of learning in Clifton Heights MO.
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Toasted ravioli and comfort food at Chris' Pancake & Dining,

Although the area is largely residential, that didn’t stop Chris’ Pancake & Dining from opening in Clifton Heights in 1987 to serve hungry locals. Step on over to the no-frills diner and order from the specials etched on the chalkboard – or keep it simple and order a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes and find out why St. Louis Magazine named them some of the best flapjacks in the city. Clifton Heights’ isn’t considered a dining mecca, but residents can easily jaunt over to the neighboring district, The Hill. This area is renowned for its Italian-American cuisine and is the birthplace of the city's signature toasted ravioli.

Since 1987, Chris’ Pancake & Dining opened in Clifton Heights to serve hungry locals.
Since 1987, Chris’ Pancake & Dining opened in Clifton Heights to serve hungry locals.
Not far from Clifton Heights is Charlie Gitto’s, an Italian restaurant.
Not far from Clifton Heights is Charlie Gitto’s, an Italian restaurant.
Clifton Heights residents only need to zip five minutes down the street for local shopping.
Clifton Heights residents only need to zip five minutes down the street for local shopping.
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Hop on Interstate 44 and be in downtown St. Louis in less than 15 minutes from Clifton Heights.
Hop on Interstate 44 and be in downtown St. Louis in less than 15 minutes from Clifton Heights.

Quick access to retail centers and downtown via Interstate 44 and Metro transit

For everyday conveniences, residents only need to zip five minutes down the street to the commercial corridor on Manchester Road. There they’ll find Target, Schnucks and Aldi grocery stores, a butcher shop, drug stores and gas stations. Recreation, restaurants and shops are never far, but the neighborhood’s convenience is boosted further by its proximity to Interstate 44, which borders the community to the west and north. Hop on the interstate and be in downtown St. Louis in less than 15 minutes. Cliffton Heights residents are also near Metro St. Louis bus stops along Hampton Road, offering helpful transit options for commuters.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

St Louis Lambert International

21 min drive

Bus

Hampton & Southwest Sb

Bus

Hampton & Columbia Nb

Bus

Hampton & Elizabeth Nb

Bus

Hampton & Arsenal Nb

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/27/2016 Niche Review
Very quiet atmosphere except some neighbors are party makers at night. I truely like this area because i can walk to a park without worrying abut my surround much. The neighbors are nice and the area are very cool. Someone owners would accidently leave let the dog loose and better to watch out. The shopping areas are very close range and not far by taking a highway. The school is okay, some are sketchy the others are very nice. I see in the future of this community to build and form a calming enviroment.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Clifton Heights US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$234,000
Median Single Family Price
$234,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$229,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,331
Median Year Built
1925
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,902
On par with the national average
1,935

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,336
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,188
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,378

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

33 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
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