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A northside neighborhood offering opportunity
Walnut Park East took its name from the nut and fruit trees that were once prevalent here. And though the landscape is much different today, the area can still be fruitful in some ways. A lot of the established homes that fill this northside St. Louis neighborhood aren’t in the best condition, but the accessible prices available here as a result offer opportunity for buyers to get in low and fix up an existing property. “It's moving up fast," says Realtor Phillip Young of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, who has sold several properties in and around Walnut Park East.
Walnut Park East has many abandoned houses as the area experiences economic difficulty.
Thousands of residents call the streets of Walnut Park East home.
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Established homes can be a canvas for renovation
Most of this area’s homes were built from the early to mid-20th century, many of them Craftsman-style bungalows. Density varies, so in some areas lots open up to about a tenth-acre, leaving more space between homes. Properties go for as low as $2,500 and up to $80,000 based on the condition. "People might be liking the prices, but it's mostly investors that are buying," Young says. The investors often fix up properties to use as rentals — 47% of the neighborhood’s population are renters.
Newly developed homes sit in a neat row along the streets of Walnut Park East.
Newly built bungalows are popping up all over Walnut Park East as the area grows.
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Catching the MetroBus is convenient
Commuters in Walnut Park East can take advantage of the several MetroBus stops around the neighborhood. The MetroBus system is extensive, including almost 60 routes, and a light-rail system operates on two lines elsewhere in the city. "A lot of people use the bus in that area, so it's pretty reliable and easy to get a bus from pretty much anywhere, but the tram isn't as close to the neighborhood as the bus,” Young says. People here also enjoy quick access to Interstate 70. which leads 7 miles north to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport and 7 miles south to Downtown St. Louis. I-70 runs into I-44 for drives to the 365-bed SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, too, 11 miles away.
Walnut Park East shoppers peruse the isles of Save A Lot grocer.
Walnut Park East relies on a robust and active bus network for public transportation.
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Walbridge offers relatively small class sizes
The city’s Saint Louis Public School system carries a C grade on Niche. Students can apply to attend magnet or choice schools outside their area, but kids in Walnut Park East are zoned for schools including the C-minus-rated Walbridge STEAM Academy. Walbridge covers students here for preschool to fifth grade and has student-teacher ratios of 13-to-1. Yeatman-Liddell Middle has a C-minus grade, too, and its features include the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab, which opens technology such as 3D printing to students. The area’s Vashon High has a boys basketball program that’s amassed 15 state championships. It gets an overall D-plus grade from Niche, but scores higher in such areas as clubs, activities, facilities and the instructional staff. The C-minus-rated Aspire Academy is a charter option in the neighborhood for prekindergarten to second grade, where the student-teacher ratio is 7-to-1.
Jubilee World is a landmark music, faith, and community gathering point in Walnut Park East.
The Aspire Academy welcomes kids from all around the St Louis area to its facilities.
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Speakeasy is a not-so-hidden haunt
Walnut Park East is largely residential but there are a couple of places to grab a bite or a drink tucked away here. Speakeasy A Bar & Restaurant is among them, which is well-liked not just for its drinks but also for its atmosphere. Shark & Deli has a menu with everything from gyros to wings. People can head just outside the neighborhood to the Plaza on the Boulevard shopping center, 3 miles north, to grab groceries at Schnucks or Aldi. Plaza on the Boulevard also has retail stores, including Foot Locker, Hibbett, GameStop, Rainbow and City Gear.
Blueberry Hill near Walnut Park East offers great food and a great atmosphere.
Grab a late night snack from Insomnia Cookies near Walnut Park East.
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Gregory J. Carter Park offers a range of amenities
A lot of Walnut Park East residents are within walking distance of the almost 10-acre Gregory J. Carter Park. This space features basketball and tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, and a playground. Walnut Park is a smaller option in the neighborhood but comes with two more full-length basketball courts.
Historic landmarks such as the Ray and Charles Eames grave rest in Walnut Park East's cemetary.
Gregory J. Carter Park 's new playground in the Walnut East neighborhood of St Louis.
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Annual block party is a staple
One of Walnut Park East’s traditions is Hood Day, a daylong block party each May 4 at Oriole Avenue and Thekla Avenue. The festivities include food, music, kids activities and more.
Food and drinks are served at the Walnut Park Fallin' Into Fall Festival.
The amenities of St. Louis are a huge part of the Walnut Park East community.
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Crime
The Walnut Park East area has had its share of crime, including instances of assault, vandalism and motor vehicle theft, based on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department data. But the neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5, which is just above the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Barrett Brothers Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Penrose Park
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
14 min drive
Bus
Thekla & Riverview Nb
Bus
West Florissant & Emerson Sb
Bus
Emerson & Thekla Sb
Bus
Thekla & Emerson Nb
Bus
Thekla & Davison Nb
Bus
Thekla & Genevieve Nb
Bus
Thekla & Thrush Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Walnut Park East
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Park East, Saint Louis sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walnut Park East, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $42,796, up 32% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,605
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,819
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,985
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
47.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 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.
