A home in High Ridge, Missouri

Area guidesJefferson County

High Ridge

High Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northern Jefferson County, named for its elevation, with a post office in operation since 1856.

Median sale price

$227K

3 months ending Jul 2026

Compared with last year

+6.8%

median price

Median days on market

13

was 5 a year ago

Homes sold in July

14

was 20 a year ago

The market right now

High Ridge 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 High Ridge.

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

Inspection at sale

No requirement for an occupancy inspection when an existing single-family home is sold was found. High Ridge Fire Protection District's permit page lists occupancy inspections only for multi-family structures and commercial properties.

High Ridge Fire District

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High Ridge Fire Protection District covers about 96 square miles of northeast Jefferson County from four stations, located in High Ridge, Murphy, Byrnes Mill and House Springs.

High Ridge Fire District

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says a buyer or lender may want a septic assessment and to check with the lender on which type is required, if any. People doing these assessments for real estate transactions must be licensed by the department.

Missouri Dept. of Health

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Jefferson County adopted its current Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance in March 2006. It regulates development and construction in designated floodplains.

Jefferson County
Homes and streets in High Ridge, Missouri

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

Getting around

  • Missouri Route 30 runs through the community, leading northeast to downtown St. Louis and southwest to St. Clair.

    Wikipedia
  • MoDOT lists safety improvements on a 20-mile stretch of Route 30 in Jefferson County from Route Y to Old Sugar Creek Road.

    MoDOT

Parks and places.

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High Ridge Civic Center

A Jefferson County Parks facility with a multi-purpose court for pickleball, basketball and in-line hockey, a playground, pavilions and a walking trail.

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Northwest Sports Complex

A 20-acre Jefferson County park with four ball fields, soccer fields, a lighted concrete skate park, a walking trail and a playground.

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Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve

A 40-acre Jefferson County natural area with a walking trail, a reservable pavilion, picnic tables and restrooms.

Schools

Public school districts serving High Ridge.

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 High Ridge, MO in 2026?

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The median sale price in High Ridge was $227K for the three months ending Jul 2026, up 6.8% 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 High Ridge?

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High Ridge addresses are served by Northwest R-I 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 High Ridge?

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No requirement for an occupancy inspection when an existing single-family home is sold was found. High Ridge Fire Protection District's permit page lists occupancy inspections only for multi-family structures and commercial properties. Rules change, so confirm with the county before you rely on this.

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