Welcome to Chesterfield!

Chesterfield is located along the high tech corridor of U.S. Highway 40/Interstate 64, in far west St. Louis County. It's located about 25 minutes west of downtown St. Louis. Chesterfield, Missouri is a modern and newly developed city. You’ll find a young and vibrant city where beautiful neighborhoods, office buildings, shopping centers and horse farms co-exist in one setting. Incorporated in 1988 and covering approximately 32 square miles in suburban St. Louis County, the City of Chesterfield is one of the most active and thriving residential/business communities in the St. Louis area. Six-lane I-64 (U.S. Hwy. 40) connects the City with the Mississippi and Missouri waterfronts. A network of other roadways serves the community providing access to work, schools, churches. shopping and State of Missouri and St. Louis County parks. If you're planning a move to St. Louis and prefer a suburban setting, Chesterfield should definitely be on your list. Chesterfield’s residential and commercial developments are balanced with the area’s open green space and wooded hills. Chesterfield offers a large selection of single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and apartment complexes.

Sunset Hills Quick Stats

Median Family Income: $96,603 • Family Purchasing Power: $100,419 • Sales Tax Rate: 6.8% • Auto Insurance Premiums: $1,588 • Job Growth: 2.73% • Median Home Price: $326,664 • Average Property Taxes: $2,607

Sunset Hills Celebrates 50 Years

During the course of this blog, I'll be reviewing the different areas of the St. Louis Metro area. This post takes a look at Sunset Hills. This year, Sunset Hills celebrates it's 50th year, having been incorporated in June of 1957. In the 1960s, Sunset Hills acquired an area adjacent to Interstate 44. Sunset Hills is located just south of interstate 44 and just inside 270. City offices were originally located in Sunset Plaza from the 1960's through the 1970's and a new City Hall was built in 1980, at 3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The census of 1990 showed that Sunset Hills had 4,915 residents. Sunset Hills is served by both the Lindbergh and Kirkwood School districts and both enjoy the AAA rating of excellence. Private schools in Sunset Hills include the Thomas Jefferson School, a private college preparatory institution serving grade 7 through 12. Sunset Hills offers 2 vocational/technical schools: South County Technical School and Vatterott College. The closet college to Sunset Hills is Meramec Community College located in nearby Kirkwood.

The NEW St. Louis Downtown

St. Louis is not the first city to take downtown revitalization head on, but it is being increasingly recognized throughout the country for it's revitalization efforts downtown. USA Today, NPR and the Wall Street Journal have all recognized the new St. Louis downtown. The new downtown is inspired by rich history and architecture. The transformation efforts are supported by innovative partnerships and driven by a deep commitment to preservation and progress. The new St. Louis downtown has created a new generation of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Momentum is still building downtown. The dramatic growth is still being fueled by real estate developments; some have yet to be developed.

One property I think is particular interesting is Sky House. The $67 million, 22-story condo tower in the heart of the Washington Avenue loft district. The tower is the largest new construction residential building proposed for downtown St. Louis. Sky House is being developed by Chicago-based Metropolitan Development Enterprises. The building will house 166 condos, with prices starting in the mid-$200,000s. One-, two- and three-bedroom units will be available the size will range between 850 and 2,230 square feet. The top three floors will feature 12 penthouse units. The building will have 13,000 square feet of retail space, and 200+ parking spots will be built into the structure. A rooftop recreational area will include a pool, fitness center and dog run. Each of the condo units will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies.

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A Little About St. Louis

St. Louis offers a unique spectrum of residential opportunities and has an outstanding residential tradition. Our city neighborhoods offer an exciting urban lifestyle and cultural diversity at an affordable price. Many older homes are rich in character and architectural tradition, and have been updated for modern living. The City of St. Louis is framed by a variety of vibrant communities offering their own traditions, activities and residential opportunities. Newer homes in the St. Louis metro area offer some of the finest design and craftsmanship in the country.