Would love to see more first person walk or drive throughs of these areas. Live feeds of people walking through cities really puts a viewer there. Maybe “spend a day with me in *insert area here* ” videos for what life is like. Love your channel, I really appreciate your content!
That's a really good idea! I try to film with the camera on the dashboard of my car but the shots don't always turn out great. More vlog style videos would be really good to have
Just wanted to say that I appreciate your channel and the excellent info you provide-I’ve saved your number in my list of contacts. Thanks for the great work!👍🏻 Growing up in Hawaii, living in Japan and California then moving from Los Angeles to St. Louis three years ago was the best decision I’ve made as the cost of living is much more accommodating than either HI or CA-a million-dollar house is a regular standard-neighborhood house in those states. I’m happy that we actually found an equivalent place to call our own by The Hill at a reasonable price. Keep up the brilliant posts-Cheers & take care!
Our son attends Ladue School District by design! We considered MICDS and Chaminade, but if you look at SAT and other benchmark scores, LSD excels & acceptance rates at prominent universities is on par. We found student diversity at LSD exceeds the private schools. The elementary schools are phenomenal! As of late, there’s been a influx of new money in Ladue. Sad to see Busch’s Grove closed years ago. Our dear friends live in Huntleigh and spend $1,000/month to keep lawn mowed😆... landscaping upkeep is extra! Property Taxes run $13,000/year and they send kids to JB! They drive a Buick.
That is awesome to hear! When my brother and I were entering HS my mother was debating buying a house in Ladue to have the school district or buying somewhere to get a bigger house and paying for private school. We ended up moving to the Parkway North side of Creve Coeur and I went to MICDS and my brother wanted to go to Chaminade
@@LivingStLouiswe made similar decisions three years ago. We moved to a subdivision called luc du Bois just west of Belle Maison on Ladue Road. We sent our son to Rossman School and hopefully he can get in a good private middle so we don’t have to move again.
I live in Wentzville and by no means could afford any of these houses, but I always thought Ladue was poor. This is so interesting because I had no idea Missouri had so many wealthy people in extravagant houses
@@LivingStLouis It’s super interesting hearing that it’s on the wealthier side! I’m not allowed to drive anywhere near St. Louis because of the crimes that can happen, so I don’t think I’ve been in that area, but it’s very cool and interesting
You thought Ladue was poor??? You must not have gotten out much. I would say Ladue is more rich than Wentzville. My friend was a batboy for the Cardinals in high-school and we partied at Matt Morris's Ladue house while he was house sitting there. He said we could swim, drink, and use the theater room BUT we couldn't touch the dog toys no exceptions.....lol!!!! The house was amazing!
@@FreeOpenTruth that’s pretty cool! And no, I don’t really go anywhere near St. Louis unless it’s the zoo, science center, or one of the venues for a concert or Monster Jam 🤷🏼♀️ and I’m sure it’s more rich than Wentzville. I mean, we’re getting more richer houses around where I live, but a lot of local celebrities live in or around Ladue
I live in NYC, and it’s crazy to think what I can get for my money in different states. For $500k- 1mil, I can get a shoe box apartment/small home in NYC, or I can get a good sizable house in St. Louis
In stl, your high school tells a lot about you. Depending on where you went, it gives ppl an idea of your socioeconomic status, your intelligence level, neighborhood, and the type of person you are. Ppl put certain ppl in certain boxes based on it. 🥴It’s also because STL had/has so many high schools.
It’s funny if you ask me, the shallowness of the typical St. Louis mentality. I’m from a way bigger city on the east coast and people don’t classify other people in these “boxes” like A LOT St. Louis people tend to do. It’s sad really and so cookie cutter.
Driving cab while in college during 1970s had a passenger going to his home in Ladue. Asked him what a person did to afford to live in Ladue? He said it was simple, just buy right after WW2 before prices went up.
It’s actually used in St. Louis to determine where someone is from, who they are and what value they have to you. Nobody asks to be friendly- it’s passive aggressive.
The passive aggressive thing is partly why I personally never ask it unless someone asks me first. I can get to know someone without ever knowing where they went to school
I ve asked it a million times. I grew up in a lower-middle class family, so I had nothing to brag about. It is a starter to see what you might have in common. We have a lot of Catholic highschools, some Lutheran high schools, some very elite private schools, and of course many public schools. It helps figure out what you might have in common.
You did a great job but left out one important location called Country Life Acres. This is a small community with an average household in the $1.5 million range. It is listed just after Huntleigh as the most expensive in Missouri. Check it out.
We ask what high school to all the time dont we lol Dont matter what side of town you grew up, it helps identify what kind of person we dealing with. Went to private or preppy high school? Oh you got money.... You to a city school? You got some hood in you, ok...
what areas dont have 4 or 5 shootings per day .areas where people dont live beyond there means .aeas where people drive bmw or a benz and arent on food stamps
Not in STL we dont get them. I mean it happened before but not in my lifetime lol Most of the time if we get a tornado warning/watch it usually skips us and go to Illinois.
@@andreap9756 you must mean downtown. There have been multiple in the county and in st.Charles county and right across the river in the Illinois side of stl. They happen. A few a year in the surrounding area.
I know you’re describing the thought process of others. But, I feel compelled to say that what high school you went to is not an indication of one’s intelligence level. Talent is distributed equally, resources and access are not.
It's such a small world. He moved to Maine and then moved back to STL about 7 years after. He got diagnosed with malignant multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, so his family helps take care of him since he can't work or drive
I hate to hear that, I'm 37 and I met him when I was in my early twenties and he was very encouraging I really like his rehabbing and his new builds, I also remember his partner mark patterson
Yeah it's unfortunate. From what I hear, he did some great stuff when he worked in STL. I haven't had much of a relationship with him in over a decade other than seeing him a few times a year. Coincidentally I ended up in real estate too. Guess the passion runs in the family haha
Really just a figured of speech.. I dont think he meant that only St. Louisians ask this question. Overall he isn't lying lol everyone in STL ask where you went for high school. In a way it shows people what kind of person they dealing with lol
What areas do you want to see more in the future?
Would love to see more first person walk or drive throughs of these areas. Live feeds of people walking through cities really puts a viewer there. Maybe “spend a day with me in *insert area here* ” videos for what life is like. Love your channel, I really appreciate your content!
That's a really good idea! I try to film with the camera on the dashboard of my car but the shots don't always turn out great. More vlog style videos would be really good to have
North Stl City, Wellston, & Midtown 👍
Florissant, & Ballwin
Creve Couer
Just wanted to say that I appreciate your channel and the excellent info you provide-I’ve saved your number in my list of contacts. Thanks for the great work!👍🏻 Growing up in Hawaii, living in Japan and California then moving from Los Angeles to St. Louis three years ago was the best decision I’ve made as the cost of living is much more accommodating than either HI or CA-a million-dollar house is a regular standard-neighborhood house in those states. I’m happy that we actually found an equivalent place to call our own by The Hill at a reasonable price. Keep up the brilliant posts-Cheers & take care!
Thank you for the comment and I’m so glad you found a great place here in STL!!
Our son attends Ladue School District by design! We considered MICDS and Chaminade, but if you look at SAT and other benchmark scores, LSD excels & acceptance rates at prominent universities is on par. We found student diversity at LSD exceeds the private schools. The elementary schools are phenomenal! As of late, there’s been a influx of new money in Ladue. Sad to see Busch’s Grove closed years ago. Our dear friends live in Huntleigh and spend $1,000/month to keep lawn mowed😆... landscaping upkeep is extra! Property Taxes run $13,000/year and they send kids to JB!
They drive a Buick.
That is awesome to hear! When my brother and I were entering HS my mother was debating buying a house in Ladue to have the school district or buying somewhere to get a bigger house and paying for private school. We ended up moving to the Parkway North side of Creve Coeur and I went to MICDS and my brother wanted to go to Chaminade
@@LivingStLouiswe made similar decisions three years ago. We moved to a subdivision called luc du Bois just west of Belle Maison on Ladue Road. We sent our son to Rossman School and hopefully he can get in a good private middle so we don’t have to move again.
@@shawnj8310 I completely understand that - Hopefully it works out with the school he ends up wanting to go to!
I live in Wentzville and by no means could afford any of these houses, but I always thought Ladue was poor. This is so interesting because I had no idea Missouri had so many wealthy people in extravagant houses
Wow that's really interesting to hear. Ladue actually has one of the highest median incomes in the state and a lot of 'old money' that live there
@@LivingStLouis It’s super interesting hearing that it’s on the wealthier side! I’m not allowed to drive anywhere near St. Louis because of the crimes that can happen, so I don’t think I’ve been in that area, but it’s very cool and interesting
Ladue and poor don’t even belong in the same sentence. 🥴 They have old money there.
You thought Ladue was poor??? You must not have gotten out much. I would say Ladue is more rich than Wentzville. My friend was a batboy for the Cardinals in high-school and we partied at Matt Morris's Ladue house while he was house sitting there. He said we could swim, drink, and use the theater room BUT we couldn't touch the dog toys no exceptions.....lol!!!! The house was amazing!
@@FreeOpenTruth that’s pretty cool! And no, I don’t really go anywhere near St. Louis unless it’s the zoo, science center, or one of the venues for a concert or Monster Jam 🤷🏼♀️ and I’m sure it’s more rich than Wentzville. I mean, we’re getting more richer houses around where I live, but a lot of local celebrities live in or around Ladue
That shirt really looked awesome on you dude, and the video was high class indeed!!!
Well done, st lou isn't all bad, we're friendly here 👍
Thank you! STL has some beautiful areas without a doubt
I live in NYC, and it’s crazy to think what I can get for my money in different states. For $500k- 1mil, I can get a shoe box apartment/small home in NYC, or I can get a good sizable house in St. Louis
Right?? The lifestyle will definitely be completely different, but 500k - 1mil in St. Louis really buys a decent house with plenty of room for people
Kassandra u should move to west or south county STL u will love it never wanna leave way better than NYC.
@@BabyboythabossI can't imagine a New Yorker moving to South County but maybe you know something I don't know!!!
You could own a beautiful large size home in a great neighborhood for that here in STL.
In stl, your high school tells a lot about you. Depending on where you went, it gives ppl an idea of your socioeconomic status, your intelligence level, neighborhood, and the type of person you are. Ppl put certain ppl in certain boxes based on it. 🥴It’s also because STL had/has so many high schools.
I agree with all of this! People use it to categorize you
That’s depressing.
I went to parkway south never heard of anything bad about people from Manchester/ballwin
@@oldschooloutlaw6522 who said anything bad about Manchester/Ballwin?
It’s funny if you ask me, the shallowness of the typical St. Louis mentality. I’m from a way bigger city on the east coast and people don’t classify other people in these “boxes” like A LOT St. Louis people tend to do. It’s sad really and so cookie cutter.
The crime rate really is only high in certain areas. Where I live is quiet and very little crime. All depends on where you go.
Very true
Gosh,,beautiful video. Thanku
For Sharing... Best of luck
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
I'm so excited I found your channel! Probably won't be in the market for a luxury home but I'm hoping to move to STL in about 2 years from CA!
Well welcome to the channel! 👏 Glad to have you 😄
Don’t
@@skimaskchris6714 lmao bet 😂
omg 😂
@@malloryhonan9460 LOL
After all is said and done, it's still St. Louis. Escaped the area many, many years ago.
Where did you go?
Fantastic overview of St. Louis.
Thank you so much Cleo!
Driving cab while in college during 1970s had a passenger going to his home in Ladue. Asked him what a person did to afford to live in Ladue? He said it was simple, just buy right after WW2 before prices went up.
Wow! Sounds like he made a great purchase back then..
@@LivingStLouis He thought so. David
I understand why David l steward love Missouri St it seem nice state live in
It's very beautiful
Fun thought about the high school question: it can be an ice breaker in social gatherings.
Definitely can be an ice-breaker when meeting new people!
It’s actually used in St. Louis to determine where someone is from, who they are and what value they have to you. Nobody asks to be friendly- it’s passive aggressive.
The passive aggressive thing is partly why I personally never ask it unless someone asks me first. I can get to know someone without ever knowing where they went to school
I ve asked it a million times. I grew up in a lower-middle class family, so I had nothing to brag about. It is a starter to see what you might have in common. We have a lot of Catholic highschools, some Lutheran high schools, some very elite private schools, and of course many public schools. It helps figure out what you might have in common.
You did a great job but left out one important location called Country Life Acres. This is a small community with an average household in the $1.5 million range. It is listed just after Huntleigh as the most expensive in Missouri. Check it out.
You are right I didn't mention it! Mainly because it's so small and gated so I wouldn't have been able to get in and get some footage 😅😂
Just be aware most of these properties are amazing on the outside, but will need extensive updates internally.
Very true for some of these homes! Money definitely doesn’t go as far here to get newer finishes and updates
I Am From St.Louis And I’m A Landscaper And We Work Around That Area
That's awesome! I'm sure you see some beautiful properties.
You totally missed St Louis city. Many wonderful and Top homes in Compton Heights and Flora place
Yes! This video was just on STL County
That’s insane because we thought we were cool with a 2M castle in chesterfield
Hahaha Ladue really takes things a step further right?
I would have had St Albans on that list in the number 2 or 3 spot.
This was just for STL county, but St. Albans is also high up with median sale prices! For the last year their median is right above $1,000,000
I went to John Burroughs High...in Burbank, CA😂 Go Indians!
Funny there's another John Burroughs, I'm sure it's also a great school to attend!
I believe Bush lives in Huntleigh. And it is completely gated.
Many of the Busch family do live in that area.
Went to parkway south
India🇮🇳
Chaminade is not a girls school. It's a catholic boys college prep school!!! I played basketball there during tournaments.
That's exactly what I said said in the video... that Chaminade is a boys school
@@LivingStLouis - Oh, well my bad then. I thought you said it was a girls school. Sorry and please forgive me. God bless!
@@FreeOpenTruth You're all good - I did mention it along with St Joe's and Villa so that might have been confusing
Can you do celebrity houses??
If I go inside any, definitely, but so far the Nelly house has been the only one
Johnson County Kansas is luxury living
We ask what high school to all the time dont we lol Dont matter what side of town you grew up, it helps identify what kind of person we dealing with. Went to private or preppy high school? Oh you got money.... You to a city school? You got some hood in you, ok...
what areas dont have 4 or 5 shootings per day .areas where people dont live beyond there means .aeas where people drive bmw or a benz and arent on food stamps
Question: Are tornadoes a regular thing or? Thanks
No
Not in STL we dont get them. I mean it happened before but not in my lifetime lol Most of the time if we get a tornado warning/watch it usually skips us and go to Illinois.
Look up 1896 St Louis tornado
@@andreap9756 you must mean downtown. There have been multiple in the county and in st.Charles county and right across the river in the Illinois side of stl. They happen. A few a year in the surrounding area.
I know you’re describing the thought process of others. But, I feel compelled to say that what high school you went to is not an indication of one’s intelligence level. Talent is distributed equally, resources and access are not.
I agree with this
This was supposed to be in response to @rqhstlouis’ comment. 🤷🏽♀️
It's LA. Not L.A.
Are you related to dan peistrup
I am his son
Wow, I remember working for him he used to give us yards to cut when he was tearing down houses and then he moved to Maine
It's such a small world. He moved to Maine and then moved back to STL about 7 years after. He got diagnosed with malignant multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, so his family helps take care of him since he can't work or drive
I hate to hear that, I'm 37 and I met him when I was in my early twenties and he was very encouraging I really like his rehabbing and his new builds, I also remember his partner mark patterson
Yeah it's unfortunate. From what I hear, he did some great stuff when he worked in STL. I haven't had much of a relationship with him in over a decade other than seeing him a few times a year. Coincidentally I ended up in real estate too. Guess the passion runs in the family haha
😂 ok kiddo
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"What high school did you go to" is not exclusive to St. Louis; that is just a myth. Go to any other city and you will hear it.
Really just a figured of speech.. I dont think he meant that only St. Louisians ask this question. Overall he isn't lying lol everyone in STL ask where you went for high school. In a way it shows people what kind of person they dealing with lol