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Quiet suburbia in northeast St. Louis County
Spanish Lake is a large, quiet suburb in northeast St. Louis County with about 18,000 residents. Although Spanish and German settlers lived here in the 18th and 19th centuries, they moved on, leaving a few historic churches and buildings behind. Housing demand after WWII sparked the development of several thousand new homes in the area. Today, there are about 7,700 homes and 18,000 residents. Homes are moderately priced and a majority are owner-occupied. Home styles include small to mid-sized ranch-style homes, Colonial-Revival homes, a few Cape-Cods and a handful of Tudor-inspired homes as well. Despite the number of homes in Spanish Lake and surrounding neighborhoods, it still evokes a sense of ruralness, as there are several farms and undeveloped acreage in and around the area. At the same time, residents can easily access schools, shopping, dining and parks right inside the neighborhood. Notably, The St. Louis Zoo makes its home inside Spanish Lake.
Spanish Lake thrives with a mix of homeowners and home styles. Steven Studnicki, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and a real estate agent for nearly 30 years describes its appeal, “Homes in Spanish Lake sell well because they’re affordably priced, in relation to other nearby neighborhoods. Buyers also like that they’re getting the most square feet for the price, which is desirable for growing families.”
You can find many beautiful two story contemporary homes in the Spanish Lake neighborhood.
The Spanish Lake neighborhood has many homes from single story ranch to two story tudors houses.
Two young men walk down the sidewalk after making a visit to the strip mall in Spanish Lake.
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Homes sell fast in Spanish Lake
The overall St. Louis housing market – including Spanish Lake – is considered a seller’s market as of the fourth quarter of 2023, along with much of the country. As many homes here are well-maintained and reasonably priced, they tend to sell within about 25 days, which is a bit faster than homes in other nearby suburbs. Well-updated, ranch-style homes have recently sold for $145,000 to $199,000. Two-story homes with full basements and two-car garages have recently sold for $199,900 to $264,000.
You can find older tudor style homes with beautiful ornamentation in Spanish Lake.
Many homes in Spanish Lake neighborhood have landscaped yards.
Some homes in Spanish Lake have ornate masonry work and tiled roofs.
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There are plenty of places to hop on a bus in the Spanish Lake neighborhood.
Easy access to Metro Link stations and I-270
Residents of Spanish Lake can walk to several nearby Metro Link stations, which take commuters downtown and around St. Louis. Interstate 270 borders the south edge of the neighborhood leading east to Illinois and west into Missouri. It connects to Interstate 170 which takes residents north and south and to St. Louis Lambert International Airport which is just 10 miles southwest of Spanish Lake. Residents benefit from their location less than 2 miles from Christian Hospital and its surrounding medical centers.
Conveniences on Bellefontaine Road
Pop’s Grill, Fish & Chicken earns plenty of favorable reviews online and receives high praise for its sandwiches, fried chicken and catfish nuggets. The highly-regarded grocery chain Schnucks has a store right inside the neighborhood on Bellefontaine Road. It’s conveniently located next to Advance Auto Parts, Burger King, Steak and Shake and Circle K gas station.
Residents of the Spanish Lake neighborhood can get fresh produce at Schnucks grocery store.
When residents of Spanish Lake get hungry they might swing by Pop's Grill for fish or chicken.
The cooks at Pop's Grill in Spanish Lake are busy preparing take out orders.
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Spanish Lake Park
Spanish Lake Park’s 245 acres offer three lakes: Spanish Lake, Sunfish Lake and North Lake. They also offer walking trails, fishing and picnic shelters. Larimore Park offers a skate park, a basketball court and a playground, all surrounded by large shade trees. The Saint Louis Zoo is right inside Spanish Lake and offers plenty of indoor and outdoor exhibits. It is notable for its commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.
Spanish Lake Park is a 245 acre park with 3 lakes, picnic shelters and numerous trails.
A man loads his boat onto his trailer at Sunfish Lake in Spanish Lake Park.
Spanish Lake Park has a pier that patrons can walk or fish from.
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Hazelwood School District
Kids in Spanish Lake can attend public schools in the Hazelwood School District which has an overall grade of C-minus from Niche. Twillman Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and a Niche grade of D-plus. Southeast Middle has a Niche grade of D-plus and a strong athletic program including track and field, basketball and volleyball. Hazelwood East High has a Niche grade of C-minus, offers more than 20 Advanced Placement classes and hosts several award-winning sports teams.
Residents of Spanish Lake can send their kids to Arrowpoint Elementary School for grades PK-5.
Residents of Spanish Lake can send their children to Hazelwood Southeast Middle School.
Many students in Spanish Lake attend Hazelwood East High School.
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St. Louis events
St. Louis offers a full calendar of year-round events, including The Loop Ice Carnival held every January, Soulard Mardi Gras in March and Arch Madness for basketball lovers every March. One of the most popular holiday events is the Christmas Market held in downtown St. Louis at The London Tea Room on Locust Street. Reminiscent of historic Christmas markets held in Europe in the Middle Ages, they offer numerous vendors and activities for kids.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Spanish Lake
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spanish Lake, Saint Louis sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Spanish Lake, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $134,827, up 9% 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
19,631
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,669
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,045
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
