A home in Arnold, Missouri

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Arnold

Arnold is a city in northeastern Jefferson County, just south of St. Louis County, near the confluence of the Meramec and Mississippi rivers.

Median sale price

$325K

3 months ending Jul 2026

Compared with last year

+29.4%

median price

Median days on market

13

was 7 a year ago

Homes sold in July

73

was 46 a year ago

The market right now

Arnold home values and how fast homes sell.

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Figures: Redfin, 3 months ending Jul 2026, retrieved September 2026. Medians describe the whole market, not any one home. They are not a prediction.

Before you buy or sell

Worth knowing in Arnold.

Rules change. Confirm with the city before you rely on them.

Inspection at sale

The City of Arnold says an owner may not sell, transfer, mortgage or lease a structure until a Certificate of Compliance is secured, which the City issues after a Property Maintenance Inspection by its Building Department. The certificate is needed to apply for an occupancy permit.

City website

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The City's inspection application fee is $50 for residential property. The Certificate of Compliance is valid until a change of occupancy or six months, whichever comes first.

City website

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Rock Community Fire Protection District, at 3749 Telegraph Road in Arnold, separately performs occupancy inspections of existing residential properties in its district at a change of ownership ($70) or change of tenant. Check the Jefferson County Assessor record for "Rock Community Fire" under taxing bodies.

Rock Community Fire District

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The Meramec River crested at a record 47.26 feet at Arnold on December 31, 2015, and at 45.62 feet on May 3, 2017.

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Homes and streets in Arnold, Missouri

What it's built like, and how you get around.

Getting around

  • Interstate 55 crosses the Meramec River just north of Arnold.

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  • Route 141 and Interstate 55 border the Triangle development area inside the city limits.

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  • Telegraph Road, off Highway 61/67, leads to Teszars Woods Conservation Area in the City of Arnold.

    Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Parks and places.

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Arnold City Park

About 68 acres at 1 Bradley Beach Road, off Jeffco Blvd., with an 8-acre fishing lake, four pavilions, a playground and a paved half-mile trail.

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Flamm City Park

A 36-acre park at Telegraph Road and the Meramec River with a boat ramp, trailer parking and hiking trails.

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Strawberry Creek Nature Area

A 118-acre nature area on Upper Tenbrook Road with a pond, a pavilion and four walking trails.

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Teszars Woods Conservation Area

A 180.6-acre Missouri Department of Conservation area in the City of Arnold with hiking trails and fishing. The City of Arnold Parks and Recreation Department leases and manages it.

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Arnold Recreation Center

Located at 1695 Missouri State Road on a 23-acre site, with an indoor pool, two-court gym, fitness center, walking track and a seasonal outdoor leisure pool.

Schools

Public school districts serving Arnold.

District lines don't always follow city lines. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district itself. For school data, see the state's Missouri school report cards.

What is the median home price in Arnold, MO in 2026?

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The median sale price in Arnold was $325K for the three months ending Jul 2026, up 29.4% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 13 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.

Which public school district serves Arnold?

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Arnold addresses are served by Fox C-6 School District. District lines don't always follow city lines, so confirm the district for a specific address before you make an offer.

Is there an occupancy permit or inspection when a home sells in Arnold?

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The City of Arnold says an owner may not sell, transfer, mortgage or lease a structure until a Certificate of Compliance is secured, which the City issues after a Property Maintenance Inspection by its Building Department. The certificate is needed to apply for an occupancy permit. Rules change, so confirm with the city before you rely on this.

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