Nice entry level ranch houses near U City (Kirkwood, Webster Groves: condo, safe neighborhood)

[chicagoerin]

Hi, my aging parents are looking for a very safe neighborhood near Clayton where my Sister lives. They need a ranch home and want to spend 220k or less.

They have looked in U City, but some of the neighborhoods seem pretty dicey. Does anyone have any other ideas? They are working with a realtor who isn't turning up much.

They could live in a neighborhood or not (perhaps a house set back from a busy street/country type home.

Thanks for your ideas. They sold their place and have only 30 days to find a new one!

[wustu87]

Brentwood and Richmond Heights are good bets. They will be smaller brick 2 bedroom, 1 to 1.5 bath homes in that price range, but for an older couple that should be fine. They could also consider a single level condo like in Brentwood Forest where there are quite a few retired couples and singles.

[momofthreekids]

Kirkwood has so many brick (maintenance free!) ranches. Plus they can walk anywhere. The neighborhood is very safe and friendly to seniors. Plus Kirkwood is minutes from Brentwood/Clayton via Kirkham Ave.

[aragx6]

Also include Webster Groves and Rock Hill in the search. Less pedestrian friendly than Kirkwood, but lower prices and great access to everything.

Like this place:http://www.realtor.com/realestate/ro...19-1101618355/ which is well under their budget and they'd be less than 15 minutes to Clayton.

[chicagoerin]

Thanks guys for the great suggestions..will keep you posted