Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Chesterfield, Missouri is a suburban community in west St. Louis County. With a population of over 40,000, Chesterfield is a bustling community that is rich with culture, shopping, dining and commerce. Located approximately 20 miles west of St. Louis, Chesterfield became a city in 1988.
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Chesterfield was incorporated in 1988 and is the largest city in St. Louis County by population covering approximately 32 square miles. Lying 23 miles west of St. Louis, Chesterfield is one of the oldest settlements along Olive Street Road. Chesterfield offers a wide variety of housing choices from custom homes to condominiums. Nearby Highway 40 offers easy access to all areas of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are approximately 46,000 people living in Chesterfield. Chesterfield has St. Louis’ only Butterfly House located at Faust Park, with more than a thousand tropical butterflies. Chesterfield also has terrific shopping, excellent school districts (Rockwood & Parkway districts), cultural attractions and wonderful dining. Today, Chesterfield is one of St. Louis County's most successful and fastest growing communities. Despite the rapid growth, Chesterfield is ideal for those who want rural charm just moments from the amenities of the city.
The map below shows current listings in Chesterfield.
Chesterfield real estate sales data (residential single family homes)
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| # Sold | 563 | 554 | 483 | 466 | 478 |
| Low Price | $200,000 | $135,000 | $135,900 | $131,525 | $141,000 |
| High Price | $1,995,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,100,000 | $2,625,000 | $1,675,000 |
| Avg Sales Price | $463,008 | $452,571 | $448,644 | $408,994 | $402,881 |
| Median Sales Price | $399,000 | $382,450 | $382,000 | $354,750 | $350,000 |
| Average Days On Market | 60 | 75 | 91 | 88 | 87 |
| List Price/Sale Price Ratio | 97.07% | 96.44% | 95.34% | 94.82% | 94.02 |
