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Cash Flow · Value + Historic Rehab

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Conditional4amber rated

Avoid1red rated

Neighborhoods

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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
The Hill / Dogtown
Two of the city's most stable, tight-knit neighborhoods - The Hill is the historic Italian district with rock-solid demand, and Dogtown offers similar stability near Forest Park. Consistent, low-drama rental demand and durable values.
Entry$220K-340K
Rent$1,500-2,000
Gross yield6-9%
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Strong BuyAppreciation· Remote High
Central West End
St. Louis's "Upper East Side" - upscale, walkable, and anchored by the BJC/Washington University medical complex and the Cortex innovation district. Premium rents, low turnover, and steady 3-5% appreciation from a deep professional tenant base.
Entry$300K-550K
Rent$1,700-2,600
Gross yield5-7%
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Strong BuyDefensive Hold· Remote High
Clayton / Webster Groves
The affluent suburban anchors of the metro - top-tier schools, executive-relocation demand, and the lowest volatility in the region. Clayton is the county's business and prestige hub; Webster Groves brings historic charm and family stability. Premium appreciation and long, reliable tenancies.
Entry$400K-700K
Rent$2,200-3,200
Gross yield4-6%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote Medium-High
Tower Grove South / Shaw
The metro's standout balance of cash flow and lifestyle - among the most walkable neighborhoods in the Midwest, anchored by 289-acre Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Deep millennial and young-family demand, strong rent growth, and Shaw's higher household incomes add stability.
Entry$225K-375K
Rent$1,500-2,100
Gross yield7-9%
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Strong BuyAppreciation· Remote Medium-High
Forest Park Southeast (The Grove)
A revitalized commercial-and-residential corridor riding the spillover from the adjacent Cortex innovation district and Washington University Medical Center. Trendy dining, ongoing development, and a clear path of continued appreciation for investors buying near the anchor without paying Cortex-proper prices.
Entry$250K-425K
Rent$1,500-2,200
Gross yield6-9%
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ConditionalCash Flow (value)· Remote Medium
Downtown West
Among the most accessible entry points in the city - very high renter occupancy thanks to proximity to downtown employment and attractions like Busch Stadium, with lofts and condos at low per-unit prices and strong paper yields.
Entry$120K-230K
Rent$1,200-1,700
Gross yield8-12%
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ConditionalAppreciation· Remote Medium
Benton Park / Fox Park
Emerging neighborhoods just south of the core with affordable entry, parks, and active revitalization - appealing to young families and investors seeking appreciation before prices fully catch up to the adjacent Tower Grove areas.
Entry$180K-320K
Rent$1,300-1,800
Gross yield7-10%
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ConditionalAppreciation· Remote Medium
Lafayette Square / Soulard
Two signature historic districts - Lafayette Square's Victorian mansions and Soulard's nightlife and Mardi Gras energy. Both carry meaningful historic-preservation tax-credit upside that can offset a large share of qualifying rehab costs.
Entry$250K-500K
Rent$1,500-2,400
Gross yield5-8%
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ConditionalCash Flow (high-risk)· Remote Low
Dutchtown
One of the city's most affordable and densely populated neighborhoods, with attractive paper yields and early-stage revitalization in pockets.
Entry$90K-170K
Rent$1,000-1,400
Gross yield9-14%
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Avoid (Remote Investors)Speculative· Remote Low
North St. Louis (deep pockets)
The lowest entry prices and highest paper yields in the metro, with scattered redevelopment and land-assembly activity in some areas.
Entry$50K-130K
Rent$850-1,300
Gross yield11-18%
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