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The “Queen of St. Louis Suburbs,” more commonly known as Kirkwood, is a wonderful place to live.  The railroad that runs through it is a reminder of how they were founded 150 years ago as the first planned suburb west of the Mississippi River.  It hasn't lost its charm since 1853, and it's still growing.  Now, with nine square miles and over 27,000 caring residents, there is lots of fun to be had.
The downtown area has been proudly added to the National Register of Historic Places.  The sixteen square blocks feature over 100 specialty shops and restaurants that are known all over St. Louis.  It has retained its charm and character mostly due to the residents and shop owners who often welcome customers by name.   And there are several destinations that even let you bring in your pets so they don’t have to wait outside.  There’s so much to do, you’ll find yourself spending an entire day just downtown.
Not only is the downtown a must visit spot, but the entirety of Kirkwood is beautiful.  Take a drive down one of the streets and you’ll be hard pressed to find two houses that look alike.  Plus there are tons of little parks, as well as Kirkwood Park which has a pond, community center, pool, playground, paths and shelters; in other words everything you want in a park.
Kirkwood homes all have a charm and character that is hard to come by; therefore they contrast in price too.  Here is an idea of some average home prices:
•    Detached houses: $304,896
•    Townhouses or other attached units: $224,269
•    In 2-unit structures: $193,938
•    In 3-to-4-unit structures: $103,730
•    In 5-or-more unit structures: $211,474
The median value for a house in Kirkwood was around $255,330, almost a $100,000 jump from the same statistic in 2000.  Kirkwood is a great neighborhood with homes on the historical register, which is why home values are on the rise.  Plus, there were nearly 400 Kirkwood homes sold in the past year; great news compared to surrounding areas.
Kirkwood is also known for its school system.  There are several private schools to choose from as well as the Kirkwood School District, which has one of the highest graduation rates in the country.
If unique homes, a historic downtown and a friendly vibe sounds like you’re kind of place, then look into Kirkwood and discover all the opportunities it has to offer.