Maplewood is a small inner-ring city of about 8,200 people between I-64 and I-44, about three miles from Clayton. It has a walkable downtown on Manchester Road, two MetroLink stations, and older homes, many built before 1940. Here is what homes actually sell for, the schools, the commute, and the places residents use.
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About Maplewood, Missouri
Maplewood covers just 1.56 square miles. Its housing is older and mixed: 42% of homes were built before 1940, and about half are single-family detached, with the rest in attached and multi-unit buildings. About 40% of homes are owner-occupied.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Land area: Wikipedia.
What Homes Sell For in Maplewood
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 53 homes sold with a Maplewood city address in the MLS. Almost half of them (45%) closed between $200,000 and $350,000, and the median sale landed between $300,000 and $350,000.
| Segment | Range |
|---|---|
| Almost half of sales (45%) | $200,000 to $350,000 |
| Median sale | $300,000 to $350,000 |
| Under $200,000 | 13% of sales |
| Over $350,000 | 42% of sales |
Maplewood is a small market, so a handful of sales can move these shares.
Source: MARIS MLS closed residential sales (rentals excluded): single-family, condo, townhouse and villa, homes with a Maplewood city address in the MLS, October 2025 to September 2026. This is a market-wide range, not a valuation for any specific home.
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Schools Serving Maplewood
Maplewood is served by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (MRH), which serves all of Maplewood and parts of Richmond Heights. MRH has four schools: an early childhood center, an elementary school, a middle school and a high school.
The early childhood center, middle school and high school have Maplewood addresses; the elementary school is in Richmond Heights. MRH publishes PDF district maps rather than an address search, so confirm a specific address with the district office (314-644-4400).
Source: mrhschools.net.
Getting Around: Commute Times
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 18.0 minutes |
| Drive alone to work | About 78% of workers |
| Work from home | About 11% of workers |
| MetroLink | Sunnen and Maplewood-Manchester stations (Blue Line) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. MetroLink stations: Wikipedia, Blue Line (St. Louis MetroLink).
Without traffic, Clayton is about 3 miles and 7 minutes away, and downtown St. Louis is about 9 miles and 15 minutes. Main roads: Manchester Road, Big Bend Boulevard, Hanley Road, I-64 and I-44.
Drive times: OSRM routing, no-traffic estimates. Rush hour adds to both.
Parks and Places Residents Actually Use
- Historic Downtown Maplewood: the Special Business District along Manchester Road and Sutton Boulevard, which the city calls the nation’s first Green Dining District.
- Deer Creek Park: ball fields, a large playground with a two-story rocket ship, and pavilions.
- Kellogg Park: a playground and pavilion, plus a dog park.
- City events: Let Them Eat Art in July, the Route 66 Street Fest in September, and the Christmas Tree Walk in December.
Source: City of Maplewood (maplewoodmo.gov).
Who Maplewood Is Really For
- Buyers who want a walkable downtown with restaurants and shops
- People who want MetroLink within walking or biking distance
- Buyers who like older homes with character, close to Clayton and the city
Maplewood Real Estate FAQ
What do homes sell for in Maplewood, MO?
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 53 homes sold with a Maplewood city address in the MLS. The median sale was between $300,000 and $350,000, and 45% of sales closed between $200,000 and $350,000.
What school district is Maplewood in?
Maplewood is served by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (MRH).
Does Maplewood have MetroLink?
Yes. Two Blue Line stations are in Maplewood: Sunnen and Maplewood-Manchester.
Work With Single Tree Team in Maplewood
Single Tree Team is Craig Ziegel, a real estate agent licensed in Missouri and Illinois since 2011, brokered by eXp Realty. Craig helps buyers and sellers across central St. Louis County, including Maplewood, and can pull current comparable sales for any street.
