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Tower Grove Park
A 289-acre park given to the City by Henry Shaw. Its ordinance dates to 1868 and it officially opened to the public in 1872.
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Tower Grove
Tower Grove South and Tower Grove East are two City of St. Louis neighborhoods next to Tower Grove Park, meeting at South Grand Boulevard, on land known in the nineteenth century as the Prairie des Noyers.
Median sale price
$305K
3 months ending Jun 2026
Compared with last year
+4.1%
median price
Median days on market
8
was 16 a year ago
Homes sold in June
61
was 66 a year ago
The market right now
Tower Grove home values and how fast homes sell.
Fast8 days, median
SlowerFaster
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Figures: Redfin, 3 months ending Jun 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 Tower Grove.
Rules change. Confirm with the City of St. Louis before you rely on them.
Inspection at sale
The City states that 100% of property in St. Louis is in a Housing Conservation District. For residential sales, a Certificate of Inspection must be obtained before occupancy of the unit is permitted; applications go through the City Building Division's Housing Conservation office, and a certificate is valid for 12 months.
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Ordinance 70938, effective June 2, 2019, designated portions of Tower Grove East as a Local Historic District with design standards.
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The Cultural Resources Office describes the Tower Grove East Local Historic District as governing new construction and additions to existing buildings.
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Tower Grove South does not appear on the Cultural Resources Office list of the City's local and certified local historic districts.
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Ordinance 70769, effective June 4, 2018, renewed the Tower Grove South Concerned Citizens Special Business District, a special taxing district under Missouri statute.
What it's built like, and how you get around.
The homes
The City describes Tower Grove East buildings as 2.5 stories with austere facades and most detail focused around the entrance, with interiors that include stained glass, pocket doors and intricate staircases.
City of St. LouisThe National Register form for the Tower Grove Heights Historic District boundary increase gives a period of significance of 1892 to 1935. Over 90% of its contributing buildings are residential, mostly two-family flats.
National Park ServiceThe same form says the original Tower Grove Heights Historic District was listed on September 6, 2001. The increase area is roughly bounded by Magnolia, Louisiana, Cherokee/Gravois and Grand.
National Park Service
Getting around
Tower Grove South is bounded by Arsenal on the north, South Grand on the east, Chippewa on the south and South Kingshighway on the west.
City of St. LouisTower Grove East is bounded by Shenandoah Ave. on the north, Nebraska Ave. on the east, Gravois Ave. (MO Route 30) on the south and South Grand Blvd. on the west.
City of St. LouisMetroBus route 70 Grand runs along Grand, with listed stops including Arsenal and Chippewa.
Metro Transit
Parks and places.
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Schools
Public school districts serving Tower Grove.
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 Tower Grove South, MO in 2026?
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The median sale price in Tower Grove South was $305K for the three months ending Jun 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 8 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.
Which public school district serves Tower Grove?
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Tower Grove 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 Tower Grove?
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The City states that 100% of property in St. Louis is in a Housing Conservation District. For residential sales, a Certificate of Inspection must be obtained before occupancy of the unit is permitted; applications go through the City Building Division's Housing Conservation office, and a certificate is valid for 12 months. Rules change, so confirm with the City of St. Louis before you rely on this.
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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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