A home in Ballwin, Missouri

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Ballwin

Ballwin is a 10-square-mile city in west St. Louis County that was incorporated on December 29, 1950.

Median sale price

$440K

3 months ending Jul 2026

Compared with last year

+4.0%

median price

Median days on market

6

was 6 a year ago

Homes sold in July

173

was 192 a year ago

The market right now

Ballwin home values and how fast homes sell.

Fast6 days, median
SlowerFaster

Homes here are moving quickly, so your first week on the market matters most.

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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 Ballwin.

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

Inspection at sale

The City of Ballwin requires buildings to be inspected and certified under the Ballwin Housing Code before a new resident or tenant moves in, and new occupants must get a city Occupancy Permit. The city says a house being sold must be inspected and approved by the City of Ballwin.

City website

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The city does not collect trash itself. It contracts with Republic Services.

City website

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Water is Missouri American Water, sewer is the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), electric is Ameren Missouri and gas is Spire.

City website

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Residential homes in Ballwin are enrolled in a sewer lateral insurance program available through the City. The city's resident guide lists three fire protection providers: Metro West, West County Fire & EMS and Monarch.

City website

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The City of Ballwin assesses no municipal real estate tax and levies a 7% utility tax. St. Louis County and the school districts collect real estate tax.

City website
Homes and streets in Ballwin, Missouri

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

The homes

  • The city states that its main utility distribution network is already fully developed.

    City website

Getting around

  • The city says Ballwin has access to Interstates 270, 64 and 44, and has 123 miles of streets.

    City website
  • Manchester Road through Ballwin is maintained by MoDOT, not by city crews.

    City website

Parks and places.

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Vlasis Park

A 31-acre park with a baseball diamond, four tennis courts, two ponds, a splash pad, a walking path and a playground finished at the end of 2024.

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The Pointe at Ballwin Commons

The city's recreation center, located in the 12.8-acre Greenfield Commons park with a pavilion and playground.

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North Pointe Family Aquatic Center

A city aquatic center in Holloway Park that opened in June 2003. The park also has eight pickleball courts.

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New Ballwin Park

A seven-acre park with two tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a multipurpose court, a walking path and fishing.

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Ferris Park

A city park with nature trails, a recreational field, an outdoor fitness structure, a playground and a pavilion.

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Castlewood State Park

A Missouri state park at 1401 Kiefer Creek Road, Ballwin, along the Meramec River, with hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing and picnic sites.

Schools

Public school districts serving Ballwin.

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 Ballwin, MO in 2026?

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The median sale price in Ballwin was $440K for the three months ending Jul 2026, up 4.0% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 6 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.

Which public school district serves Ballwin?

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Ballwin addresses are served by Rockwood School District and Parkway 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 Ballwin?

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The City of Ballwin requires buildings to be inspected and certified under the Ballwin Housing Code before a new resident or tenant moves in, and new occupants must get a city Occupancy Permit. The city says a house being sold must be inspected and approved by the City of Ballwin. Rules change, so confirm with the city before you rely on this.

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