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Lafayette Park
A City park of about 30 acres (29.95), set aside from the St. Louis Common in 1836 and dedicated in 1851. It has a lake, playground, walking paths, the 1867 Park House, the Kern Pavilion and the Rockery.
Area guidesCity of St. Louis
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square is a City of St. Louis neighborhood surrounding Lafayette Park, bounded by Chouteau Avenue on the north, Interstate 44 on the south, Dolman Street on the east and South Jefferson Avenue on the west.
Median sale price
$350K
ZIP 63104 (Soulard, Lafayette Square, Benton Park)
Compared with last year
-1.8%
median price
Median days on market
49
was 29 a year ago
Homes sold in August
75
was 77 a year ago
The market right now
Lafayette Square home values and how fast homes sell.
Slower49 days, median
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Figures: Redfin, 3 months ending 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 Lafayette Square.
Rules change. Confirm with the City of St. Louis before you rely on them.
Inspection at sale
The City of St. Louis requires a Certificate of Inspection (housing conservation inspection) before a vacant residential unit is occupied, and before an occupied structure is sold if none was issued in the last 12 months. The Building Division handles it; fees are $120 or $200 and the certificate is valid for 12 months.
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Lafayette Square is a local historic district. In most cases, changes to building exteriors must be reviewed by the City's Cultural Resources Office for compliance with district standards, and larger projects may require Preservation Board review.
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Per the neighborhood association, restrictions apply only to building exteriors: public-facing windows must be wood (not vinyl or aluminum), structures visible from the street must be brick, and fences must reflect historical styles and height limits.
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The neighborhood association's Preservation Committee also reviews proposed construction and renovation projects and gives feedback; the City's Cultural Resources Office (314-657-3865) is the contact for project guidance.
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The City publishes the Lafayette Square Historic District standards for rehabilitation and new construction, including revised standards effective February 21, 2019.
What it's built like, and how you get around.
The homes
Victorian town houses were built around the perimeter of Lafayette Park; many have been renovated to resemble their original appearance.
City of St. LouisThe neighborhood organization describes the area as a reminder of Victorian St. Louis in the last quarter of the 19th century.
Lafayette Square neighborhood associationThe City designated Lafayette Square a historic district in 1972, its first, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Lafayette Square neighborhood association
Getting around
Interstate 44 forms the neighborhood's southern boundary.
City of St. LouisChouteau Avenue is the northern boundary and South Jefferson Avenue the western boundary.
City of St. Louis
Parks and places.
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Schools
Public school districts serving Lafayette Square.
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 Lafayette Square, MO in 2026?
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The median sale price in Lafayette Square (ZIP 63104 (Soulard, Lafayette Square, Benton Park)) was $350K for the three months ending Aug 2026, down 1.8% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 49 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.
Which public school district serves Lafayette Square?
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Lafayette Square addresses are served by Saint Louis Public Schools. 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 Lafayette Square?
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The City of St. Louis requires a Certificate of Inspection (housing conservation inspection) before a vacant residential unit is occupied, and before an occupied structure is sold if none was issued in the last 12 months. The Building Division handles it; fees are $120 or $200 and the certificate is valid for 12 months. Rules change, so confirm with the City of St. Louis before you rely on this.
St. Louis, Missouri
Know the neighborhood before you choose it.
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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