A home in Webster Groves, Missouri

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Webster Groves

Webster Groves is a predominantly residential city in southeastern St. Louis County that formed in 1896 when five communities along adjacent railroad lines (Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park and Selma) merged.

Median sale price

$399K

ZIP 63119

Compared with last year

-0.2%

median price

Median days on market

5

was 5 a year ago

Homes sold in July

172

was 137 a year ago

The market right now

Webster Groves home values and how fast homes sell.

Fast5 days, median
SlowerFaster

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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 Webster Groves.

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

Inspection at sale

Occupancy permit required. Any time a house or condominium changes ownership, or a rental changes occupant, the city requires an inspection, a Certificate of Compliance and an Occupancy Permit for the new occupant. The city's Planning Department handles them.

City website

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A passed occupancy inspection ($75 fee) is required before applying for the occupancy permit ($30 fee), and the permit is required before moving in.

City website

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The Certificate of Compliance is valid up to three months after issuance and is not itself an occupancy permit. The property may not be occupied until all violations are corrected; a buyer may assume responsibility for some or all repairs.

City website

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The Architectural Review Board reviews exterior plans for new construction, additions and alterations on all buildings in the city through the building permit process. A Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission is required to demolish or relocate any part of a historic landmark or a building in a historic district.

City website

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The city's new-resident sheet lists Ameren (electric), Spire (gas), Missouri American Water, Metropolitan Sewer District and Waste Management as the service contacts. The Webster Groves Fire Department is a city department with two firehouses.

City website
Homes and streets in Webster Groves, Missouri

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

The homes

  • The city has four historic districts with their own guidelines: Central Webster, Webster Park, Marshall Place and Old Webster.

    City website
  • The Central Webster Historic District's National Register nomination describes 299 buildings on about 140 acres, dating from the 1860s through the 1920s.

    National Park Service
  • Styles named in the Central Webster nomination include Queen Anne, Shingle Style, Italianate, American Foursquare, Craftsman, Bungalow, Dutch Colonial, Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival.

    National Park Service

Getting around

  • MoDOT's city map of Webster Groves shows Interstate 44, Route 100 and Route 366, along with Big Bend and Laclede Station Road.

    MoDOT
  • The Deer Creek Greenway is a 3.57-mile paved trail between Deer Creek Shopping Center at Big Bend and Brentwood Park. Webster Groves manages the section from the Deer Creek bridge to Lorraine Davis Park.

    Great Rivers Greenway
  • The city traces its growth to the railroad: the Missouri Pacific came through in 1853 and a second line followed in 1883.

    City website

Parks and places.

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Blackburn Park

A nearly 36-acre park at Edgar Road and East Jackson Road with ballfields, tennis and pickleball courts, pavilions, playgrounds, walking paths and a bird sanctuary. It was donated to the city in 1949.

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Memorial Park

A 19.5-acre park at South Elm Avenue and East Glendale Road that holds the city's Recreation Complex with ice arena, aquatic center and fitness center. Community Days, the annual Fourth of July celebration, takes place here.

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Larson Park

The city's first park, 12 acres acquired in 1920, on Denver Place off West Kirkham. It has ballfields, tennis courts, a playground and a large pavilion.

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Southwest Park and Hawken House

A 12.4-acre park at 1155 South Rock Hill Road with ballfields, a playground and the historic Hawken House, home of the Webster Groves Historical Society.

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Deer Creek Greenway

A paved trail linking Deer Creek Park, Lorraine Davis Park, Barnickel Park and Brentwood Park through Maplewood, Webster Groves and Brentwood.

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City parks system

The Parks and Recreation Department lists 21 parks.

Schools

Public school districts serving Webster Groves.

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 Webster Groves, MO in 2026?

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The median sale price in Webster Groves (ZIP 63119) was $399K for the three months ending Jul 2026, down 0.2% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 5 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.

Which public school district serves Webster Groves?

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Webster Groves addresses are served by Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves?

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Occupancy permit required. Any time a house or condominium changes ownership, or a rental changes occupant, the city requires an inspection, a Certificate of Compliance and an Occupancy Permit for the new occupant. The city's Planning Department handles them. Rules change, so confirm with the city before you rely on this.

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