Peter Lu
EXP Realty, LLC
(314) 697-1743
946 Total Sales
1 in Vandeventer
$138,135 Price
Vandeventer
Suburban Neighborhood in Saint Louis, Missouri
St. Louis City 63108, 63113
Vandeventer residents past and present have been active members of their community. Over the 150 years since homes first popped up here, the St. Louis neighborhood’s inhabitants have included trailblazing politicians and civil rights heroes. Today neighbors are involved with civic organizations across the city, and they’re quick to band together to plant dozens of trees and pick up litter off the streets, says Judith Arnold, a Vandeventer resident and urban planner for the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations. “I can snap my finger and have 100 residents ready to come help clean up.”
Beautification efforts in the neighborhood extend beyond the sidewalks. Thirty years ago a trend of renovation spruced up Vandeventer’s Italianate and Victorian homes built more than 120 years ago. Plus infill development in the 2000s brought newer houses to the area. There are some vacant homes in Vandeventer, but Arnold says those properties typically are snatched up and renovated. Three-bedroom rehab projects can be found on the market in the low $100,000s, but prices extend into the mid-$200,000s for move-in ready homes. Buyers won’t face a hectic market, as the average house sells in roughly 150 days – nearly four times slower than the national average.
Elementary and middle school-aged students in Vandeventer may speak Swahili during the school day at Pamoja Preparatory Academy, a neighborhood school operated by St. Louis Public Schools. Pamoja emphasizes African-centered education, while also covering the same core subjects as other local public schools. After eighth grade students head a mile outside the neighborhood to Sumner High School. Niche awards Sumner a B-minus for its athletics, with teams that range from basketball to esports.
The area’s rich history extends to Turner Park, a green space in the middle of the neighborhood named after James Milton Turner, an educator, foreign diplomat and civil rights activist in the decades after the Civil War. The park's modern play area is outfitted with a splash pad, musical instruments and a soft, safe playground surface. Residents also can use the loop trail that winds around the 1.4-acre park when they need a brief exercise. Those who enjoy a longer hike will be excited to hear about public agency Green Rivers Greenway’s plan to convert the tracks of a defunct streetcar into a walkable, 3.5-mile greenway that runs through seven neighborhoods, including Vandeventer. The project is still in the planning phase, with no estimated completion date.
For a local hangout with good food, pop into Firehouse 282 on Vandeventer Avenue. Behind its red, wooden doors there was once a fire station, but today you can find cold drinks, live music and fried buffalo fish filets. Besides a handful of storefronts and offices on Sarah Street, Vandeventer isn’t loaded with commercial areas. However it borders the Central West End neighborhood, where cafes, bistros and bars abound. Among these businesses is a Schnucks, the closest spot to pick up groceries.
While other neighborhoods in north St. Louis are trying to start the process of revitalization, Vandeventer has been on that path for decades, resulting in a stable community full of personally invested residents, Arnold says. “The neighborhood hopes to be a model for neighborhoods north of it that are struggling with redevelopment.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Peter Lu
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Gary Le' Roi Newton
Gary Le' Roi Newton
Properties by G. Le' Roi LLC
(636) 352-2778
232 Total Sales
1 in Vandeventer
$7,000 Price
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Lemmie Rodgers
Lemmie Rodgers
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
(314) 648-2859
18 Total Sales
1 in Vandeventer
$40,000 Price
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Angela Kittner
Angela Kittner
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty St. Louis
(314) 582-3377
666 Total Sales
2 in Vandeventer
$218K - $385K Price Range
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Samuel Row
Samuel Row
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Pinnacle
(618) 726-9511
328 Total Sales
1 in Vandeventer
$265,000 Price
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Patrick Peterson
Patrick Peterson
Responds QuicklyPeterson Homes
(314) 266-3804
139 Total Sales
1 in Vandeventer
$25,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Samuel Kennedy Park
- Playground
Compton Heights Playground
Taylor Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Fountain Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Vandeventer | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vandeventer, Saint Louis sell after 154 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Vandeventer, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $185,066, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$175,250
Median Single Family Price
$118,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$70
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Months of Supply
2.00
Median List Price
$180,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
54%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
338
Median Year Built
1894
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,042
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,460
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,909
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,330
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,919
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
55.8%
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®
54
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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