Mehlville is an unincorporated community of about 30,000 people in south St. Louis County, along I-55 about 14 miles from downtown. It has a wider mix of housing than Affton or Oakville, from 1960s single-family homes to condos and townhomes. Here is what homes actually sell for, the schools, the commute, and the parks nearby.
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About Mehlville, Missouri
Mehlville is an unincorporated area of St. Louis County (a Census-designated place). About 59% of homes are single-family detached, lower than in Affton, Oakville or Sunset Hills, so condos, townhomes and apartments are a real part of the market here. About 66% of homes are owner-occupied.
The median home was built in 1969, and the 1960s is the biggest single building decade.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
What Homes Sell For in Mehlville
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 769 homes sold in the MARIS Mehlville market area. Almost half of them (46%) closed between $200,000 and $350,000, and the median sale landed between $250,000 and $300,000.
| Segment | Range |
|---|---|
| Almost half of sales (46%) | $200,000 to $350,000 |
| Median sale | $250,000 to $300,000 |
| Under $200,000 | 25% of sales |
| Over $350,000 | 29% of sales |
Source: MARIS MLS closed residential sales (rentals excluded): single-family, condo, townhouse and villa, MLS Area 331 (Mehlville), October 2025 to September 2026. The MLS market area’s lines are not the same as the Census boundary for Mehlville. This is a market-wide range, not a valuation for any specific home.
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Schools Serving Mehlville
All of Mehlville is in the Mehlville R-IX School District. The district has more than one school at each level, so the specific schools depend on the address. Its online map (“Maps and Boundaries”) shows the home elementary, middle and high school for any address.
District schools inside Mehlville: Bierbaum Elementary, MOSAIC Elementary, Bernard Middle, Margaret Buerkle Middle, and Mehlville High School.
Source: mehlvilleschooldistrict.com.
Getting Around: Commute Times
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 22.8 minutes |
| Drive alone to work | About 78% of workers |
| Work from home | About 11% of workers |
| Main roads | I-55, Lemay Ferry Road, Union Road |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Without traffic, downtown St. Louis is about 14 miles and 19 minutes away via I-55, and Clayton is about 12 miles and 26 minutes.
Drive times: OSRM routing, no-traffic estimates. Rush hour adds to both.
Parks and Places Residents Actually Use
- Jefferson Barracks Park: just outside Mehlville, with museums, trails, a disc golf course and the JB Blast Fourth of July celebration.
- Suson Park: a working animal farm, fishing lakes and a playground.
- Sylvan Springs Park: a 70-acre county park with a skate park and a splash pad.
Source: St. Louis County Parks.
Who Mehlville Is Really For
- Buyers who want a condo, townhome or starter house in south county
- Commuters who need quick access to I-55
- Anyone who wants Jefferson Barracks and Suson Park close to home
Mehlville Real Estate FAQ
What do homes sell for in Mehlville, MO?
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 769 homes sold in the MARIS Mehlville market area. The median sale was between $250,000 and $300,000, and 46% of sales closed between $200,000 and $350,000.
What school district is Mehlville in?
All of Mehlville is in the Mehlville R-IX School District. Which elementary, middle and high school a home feeds depends on the address; the district’s online map shows it.
How far is Mehlville from downtown St. Louis?
About 14 miles, or roughly 19 minutes without traffic via I-55.
Work With Single Tree Team in Mehlville
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 south St. Louis County, including Mehlville, and can pull current comparable sales for any street.
What Mehlville Clients Say
Craig Ziegel holds a 5.0 rating from 111 Google reviews. Here is a review from a client he worked with right here in Mehlville. See every review on Google.
★★★★★
“Craig was great to work with. Was always professional & realistic with his suggestions, numbers, etc. Upfront honesty is rare these days, but was very much appreciated! reply Reply”
Jenn Harris · Mehlville, MO · Google review
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