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Shaw Park
A 47.47-acre park along Brentwood Blvd. just north of Forest Park Parkway, with an outdoor aquatic center, outdoor ice rink, 10 tennis courts, 9 ball fields, 3 playgrounds and 2 sand volleyball courts.
Area guidesSt. Louis County
Clayton
Clayton is a St. Louis County city with a central business district served by two MetroLink stations along Forest Park Parkway and by St. Louis County government facilities.
Median sale price
$989K
Aug 2026
Compared with last year
+12.4%
median price
Median days on market
14
was 28 a year ago
Homes sold in August
85
The market right now
Clayton home values and how fast homes sell.
Steady14 days, median
SlowerFaster
Homes here are moving quickly, so your first week on the market matters most.
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Figures: Redfin, Aug 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 Clayton.
Rules change. Confirm with the city before you rely on them.
Inspection at sale
The city's Residential Occupancy Permit guide states "Permits are required for rental properties only." The unit must pass a Building Division inspection before a tenant moves in. The guide is marked updated 8/28/20, so confirm it is current.
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Per the same guide, a rental occupancy permit ends on a change in tenancy or five years after issue. The application fee is $60 for an apartment, condo or duplex and $80 for a single-family home.
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The city contracts with Republic Services for residential trash, recycling and yard waste, with one pickup per week for each.
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No permit is needed to trim or remove trees on private property, except that removal tied to construction must follow the city's Trees & Landscaping Regulations. The city lists typical review times of 10-14 business days for building permits and 3-5 for fence permits.
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Residential parking permits require proof of Clayton residency; decals are issued only to Missouri-registered vehicles, and out-of-state plates receive hang-tags.
What it's built like, and how you get around.
The homes
The city's refuse program defines single-family residences as buildings with two or fewer units and multi-family residences as buildings with three or more units; both are served.
City website
Getting around
Forsyth MetroLink station is at Forsyth Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway; it is an open, below-grade station reached by stairs and ramps.
City websiteCentral Avenue MetroLink station sits in the median of Forest Park Parkway just west of Central Avenue and serves the central business district.
City websiteThe Clayton MetroBus Center is on the ground level of St. Louis County's Shaw Park Drive Garage, with transfers between MetroBus and MetroLink.
City websiteThe MetroLink Cross County Extension runs along Forest Park Parkway, crosses Hanley Road and Brentwood Boulevard, then turns south alongside Interstate 170.
City websiteThe Centennial Greenway starts at Shaw Park, near I-170 and Forest Park Parkway, and runs north through Clayton to Ladue Road.
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Parks and places.
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Schools
Public school districts serving Clayton.
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 Clayton, MO in 2026?
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The median sale price in Clayton was $989K for the Aug 2026, up 12.4% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 14 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.
Which public school district serves Clayton?
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Clayton addresses are served by School District of Clayton. 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 Clayton?
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The city's Residential Occupancy Permit guide states "Permits are required for rental properties only." The unit must pass a Building Division inspection before a tenant moves in. The guide is marked updated 8/28/20, so confirm it is current. Rules change, so confirm with the city before you rely on this.
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St. Louis, Missouri
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Also:Chesterfield ·Creve Coeur ·Central West End ·Lafayette Square ·St. Charles ·Lake St. Louis
South County and South City:Concord ·Mehlville ·Oakville ·Affton ·Lindenwood Park
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