Newtown in St. Charles (Kirkwood, Richmond Heights: sale, apartments, foreclosure)

[DinsdalePirahna]

I still think the concept is interesting, and will develop over time into a nice community. Think Levitttown, NY and Irvine, CA.

I would leery of it being on a flood plain. We all know how levees can fail.

Its also the closest thing to a Disney Park that you will ever get in Missouri.

[kshe95girl]

Originally Posted by DinsdalePirahna

Its also the closest thing to a Disney Park that you will ever get in Missouri.

Thank you, Jesus!!!!!!!

[Dis99]

My brother and his wife have lived in New Town for the last several years, and I have been there many many times visiting them. They rent a nice town house for the time being while they are saving to purchase a home (Probably not in New Town). It's a really nice place, and it's dirt cheap compared to what I am paying for a much smaller place in Chicago.

We joked about the stepford thing about the place when they first moved in, but in reality I never noticed any kind of vibe like that. I have been to many of the community events, been to the bar, been to the grocery store, been to the ice cream shop, etc. ... and it's just normal people living life. Most of the people I have met there are very nice. It's just a neighborhood.

But anyway they have a young daughter and the amenities are really great for her. The lakes, the pool, the parks, the fish ponds, the movie nights, the fireworks etc. are all great for the kid (and the parents). They love it there.

They probably won't purchase a home there though, because they want to get closer to work.

[aragx6]

Originally Posted by Dis99

My brother and his wife have lived in New Town for the last several years, and I have been there many many times visiting them. They rent a nice town house for the time being while they are saving to purchase a home (Probably not in New Town). It's a really nice place, and it's dirt cheap compared to what I am paying for a much smaller place in Chicago.

We joked about the stepford thing about the place when they first moved in, but in reality I never noticed any kind of vibe like that. I have been to many of the community events, been to the bar, been to the grocery store, been to the ice cream shop, etc. ... and it's just normal people living life. Most of the people I have met there are very nice. It's just a neighborhood.

But anyway they have a young daughter and the amenities are really great for her. The lakes, the pool, the parks, the fish ponds, the movie nights, the fireworks etc. are all great for the kid (and the parents). They love it there.

They probably won't purchase a home there though, because they want to get closer to work.

Well everything is dirt cheap in St. Louis when compared to Chicago, lol! Though, if I may ask, do you know what they're paying?

[Dis99]

Originally Posted by aragx6

Well everything is dirt cheap in St. Louis when compared to Chicago, lol! Though, if I may ask, do you know what they're paying?

Yeah true about Chicago vs. St.Louis. I don't know why I made that comparison; It just came to mind

Anyway, they pay $800 for a two-story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath town house, with washer and dryer in the unit. (Another hard thing to get in Chicago )

Their landlord owns several buildings in New Town. But she is really slow to fix stuff though.

[aragx6]

^ A quick look at Craigslist shows that's a pretty good price given how new and nice I'm sure the townhouse is. Bummer about the lousy landlord tho -- have they had anything serious that needed fixing?

[Dis99]

Originally Posted by aragx6

^ A quick look at Craigslist shows that's a pretty good price given how new and nice I'm sure the townhouse is. Bummer about the lousy landlord tho -- have they had anything serious that needed fixing?

Yeah it was a brand new unit when they moved. They are the only ones to ever live in it. But last year their hot water heater broke, and it took the landlord 4-5 days to get it fixed

[gotigers123]

Originally Posted by Greenciti

If you live in Newtown or know someone that does, please give us the lowdown. What are the pros and cons of living in this planned community? How much are the HOA costs? Is it really built on a flood plain? Why is it not creepy? Please inform us outsiders.

Fake urbanity at its worst.

Another really creepy spot is the planned community across the street from the Galleria. I get a little queasy every time I drive through there.

[aragx6]

Originally Posted by gotigers123

Fake urbanity at its worst.

Another really creepy spot is the planned community across the street from the Galleria. I get a little queasy every time I drive through there.

At least one near the Galleria would be in an already relatively dense area and close to amenities and public transportation. Do you know where exactly it's going?

[wustu87]

That's the Boulevard Saint Louis with the P.F. Changs, Magianno's, Nadoz and Crate and Barrel. They were originally supposed to build that all the way down to highway 40, but I believe due to the economy that has been slowed down and scaled back. It is an interesting concept but does seem weird having this supposedly "urban" street built across a major artery from a large suburban mall. I go by there every day and occasionally visit some of the stores and offices there on the Boulevard. It does have a Disneyland-like "instant urban area" effect, similar to the South 40 dorm area of Wash U. Weird place, but that doesn't mean I won't go there since we live so close to it.