It's only appropriate that the story of Fountain Park should intertwine with the fountain at its center. Made from cast iron, the fountain was placed in the center of its namesake park in 1889, but years of exposure to the elements left it corroded. After extensive repairs in the 1960s, the fountain, along with the park it sits in, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the homes surrounding the park also have a regal, Victorian feel from their construction in the late 1800s. Like the fountain itself, however, many homes were not maintained well enough to stand up to the passage of time. Today, roughly 17% of the neighborhood’s buildings sit vacant. Residents like Deidre Lewis, however, who is a broker with DL Realty and has renovated a house in Fountain Park, know that homes can be restored. “I could stand back and look at the house with pride. I can say I contributed and did my part for the neighborhood.”
Aerial view of the residential area of Fountain Park neighborhood.
Historic homes with Victorian features are popular in Fountain Park neighborhood.
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Victorian homes with renovation potential
Most homes in Fountain Park were built from around 1890 to 1915 and feature a mix of Craftsman and Victorian homes. Fountain Avenue is lined with large American Foursquares made with brick construction, while shotgun builds and Classical Revival townhouses can be found on the neighborhood's side streets. Despite unique features like bay windows and rounded turrets, a portion of the neighborhood's homes are abandoned and in disrepair. Lewis says the market potential is clear when looking just beyond Fountain Park’s boundaries. Less than a mile south, four-bedroom homes command price tags in the $500,000s, but most homes in Fountain Park sell from about under $50,000 to just over $250,000. Lewis adds that getting a loan can make renovations a difficult process but that the neighborhood's unique architecture makes it worth it. "The housing stock in that area is amazing. There’s a character in the homes you can’t find today," Lewis says. Fountain Park CAP Index Crime Score is a 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4. Its violent crime scores all rank higher than the national average, according to the CAP Index.
Newly renovated homes with brightly painted facades pop up throughout Fountain Park.
Homes in Fountain Park are on the larger side with homes ranging from 1100 to 2600 square feet.
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Getting around Fountain Park
Located in the heart of St. Louis' West End, Fountain Park is well connected with the rest of the city. Whether heading to work or seeking out the city's museums, sports stadiums and concert venues, Interstate 64 will take drivers the 5 miles to downtown in just 13 minutes. Kingshighway and Page boulevards are also major thoroughfares that pass right through the neighborhood, making it easy to walk to a bus stop or take a quick drive around the city. St. Louis Downtown Airport is about 10 miles from Fountain Park, right across the Mississippi River from the city. The nearest hospital, Kindred Hospital, is just a mile south of the neighborhood off Kingshighway Boulevard.
Fountain Avenue leading to Fountain Park at the center of the neighborhood.
Explore the neighborhood aboard one of the many Metro buses that service the area.
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St. Louis public schools in the area
Students may attend Hickey Elementary School, which was listed among the nation’s healthiest schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in 2019 and 2022. Yeatman-Liddell Preparatory Middle is partnered with education nonprofit The Little Bit Foundation to operate a Shop and Grow Mart on campus. In addition to providing free groceries to families, the nonprofit offers clothes and shoes for students at no cost. Sumner High School was first established in 1867 and is known for an alumni list that includes rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry. The school's alumni association puts on the annual 1875 Day fundraiser to bring food vendors and marching band performances to the campus. All three schools rank as a D-plus on Niche.
Washington Montessori Elementary School is a Saint Louis Public magnet school that is another option for families and is on North Euclid Avenue.
Hickey Elementary school aligns with Missouri state standards.
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School enrolls almost 300 students in grades 6-8.
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Heading outdoors in the West End
Fountain Park is the neighborhood's namesake and centerpiece, with an ovular expanse of grassy space and flowerbeds surrounding its 160-year-old fountain. A lattice of walking paths connects the fountain with the park’s benches and playground equipment. Cornelius Moore, pastor at Fountain Temple Church of God in Christ, says that he appreciates the park for its large, shady trees and relaxing atmosphere. "I like walking through there in the mornings and seeing the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." For more recreation options, residents can head a mile south to find golf courses, tennis courts and miles of trails at Forest Park. One of the largest urban parks in the country, Forest Park is a hot spot for both nature and culture. Located right in the park, the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum and the McDonnell Planetarium are all free and open to the public.
Enjoy the pop of color the fountain at the center of Fountain Park has to offer.
The Word Chess Hall of Fame institution is also close by to Fountain Park neighborhood.
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Local shopping and dining on MLK Drive
Soll's Gateway Market is a grocer located right in the neighborhood, along with beauty supply stores like NU Fashion and auto shops like O'Reilly Auto Parts. The Shops at Roberts Village is a strip mall right on Aubert Avenue that's home to a Dollar Tree and food options like Guys With the Fries. Patrons can order wings, burgers or a shrimp po' boy. Pastor Moore says that soul food is particularly good in the area as well; his favorites are Jaden's Diner and Brother's Diner. Located off of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, both restaurants serve classics like mac n' cheese, cornbread and collard greens, ready for dine-in or carry-out.
Jaden's Diner near Fountain Park offers residents lots of seating and a bartop.
Soll's Gateway Market offers residents of Fountain Park groceries and other household items.
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Celebrating Juneteenth in Fountain Park
To connect with the neighborhood's community, the annual Juneteenth Celebration can be found right in Fountain Park every June 17th, two days before the official date. Attendees can enjoy performances from dance groups and musical acts on the stage or peruse black-owned businesses that set up tables at the event. Churches and social services from around the area are in attendance, along with local clothing and jewelry vendors.
The statue of Martin Luther King Jr. stands at the front of Fountain Park.
You will find many churches around Fountain Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Forest Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
W.C. Handy Park
Samuel Kennedy Park
Playground
Sherman Park
Taylor Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Fountain Park
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
17 min drive
Bus
Page & Walton Wb
Bus
Dr Ml King & Euclid Wb
Bus
Kingshighway & Vernon Nb
Bus
Page & Euclid Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fountain Park
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fountain Park, Saint Louis sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fountain Park, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $42,666, down 63% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
683
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,444
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,145
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
52.9%
Below 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®
57/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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