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03-18-2008, 11:37 PM
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Rural housebuying near St.Louis?
My dh is applying for a job in St.Louis (by the zoo). We have been to St.Louis a lot being from central IL, but we have never lived there. We are going to buy a house and we are looking for a house in the country or secluded with at least an acre and a 3+ br home (or in desperation, the ability to put on a trailer until we can build). ALL for under $130k.
Anyone have recommendations on communities/areas to look within 40 minutes of the zoo, I suppose. IL or MO areas work. Aso, anyone know about zoning? Like, can I have a chicken if it's zoned residential, etc.?
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03-19-2008, 05:40 AM
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demented & deranged optimist skeptic
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Location: MO Ozarkian in NE Hoosierana
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Welcome to the forum, and potentially (and hopefully) to Missouri!  Don't want to cast doubt, but I imagine will be difficult to acquire that kind of property and be w/in 40 minute commute of the zoo area... There are places in IL - for example, Edwardsville and Columbia are ~40 minutes away. Fenton, MO is ~35 minutes away, while places such as Otto and Imperial can also be about that distance. But - as to how much property can be had for that amount of funds, hopefully someone else can assist. Of course, those times listed above are with minimum traffic/congestion... and w/ the construction on 40, and at times jams on 44/270 in the rush commute periods, those times can grow. Good luck!  |
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03-19-2008, 01:27 PM
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Sayer of true stuff
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Location: And I'm moving, yet again ... KC here I come
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I would look south of St. Louis along 55 near Festus, there you should be able to get what you desire.
Here's a place under 130 with three bedrooms and its one 3 acres.. check it out.
Single Family Home - 2030 Dorman, Festus, MO, 63028 - Realtor.com |
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03-19-2008, 07:11 PM
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STL for Blues and Cards. I live in Southeast MO.
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We've stayed in Festus before. Nice area. Only been there on vacations to St. Louis, though.
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03-19-2008, 07:50 PM
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STL for Blues and Cards. I live in Southeast MO.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southeast Missouri
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This one is $109k. It'll be about 50 minutes from St. Louis (Hillsboro) 3 BR, 2 BA
Coldwell Banker Gundaker -- Your site for St. Louis Real Estate
Lake Tishomingo is about 10 minutes away.
$125k 3 BR, 1.5 BA It might not be rural enough, though
Coldwell Banker Gundaker -- Your site for St. Louis Real Estate
Near Arnold Maybe 30 minutes from St. Louis
$119k, 3 BR, 1 BA about 35 minutes from St. Louis. According to the ad, though, the house needs a little TLC. The pictures look decent there. Looks like it has a lot of outdoor space.
Coldwell Banker Gundaker -- Your site for St. Louis Real Estate
Hope those are helpful. |
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03-19-2008, 08:56 PM
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Thanks! I appreciate it! This makes the wait to hear from the job much nicer.
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