West St. Louis County Real Estate
An Established Suburb, All Its Own.
Discover Ballwin, Missouri — a walkable West County city with city-run parks and recreation, easy access to river-bluff trails, and a name no other U.S. city shares.
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Find Your Place in Ballwin
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Local Highlights
Life in Ballwin
What makes Ballwin worth exploring, beyond the listing photos.
Parks & Recreation
Room to Roam, Right at Home
Vlasis Park, Ballwin’s largest at 31 acres, anchors city recreation with a splashpad, tennis and sand volleyball courts, and fishing ponds. Minutes away, Castlewood State Park offers over 26 miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails along the Meramec River bluffs.
Schools
Served by Two Respected Districts
Most of Ballwin falls within the Rockwood School District, with a western portion served by Parkway. Boundaries and assigned schools vary by address, so buyers should always verify directly with the applicable district.
Shopping & Dining
Everyday Convenience Along Manchester Road
Central Plaza, a roughly 200,000-square-foot retail center on Manchester Road, anchors Ballwin’s everyday shopping, with West County Center’s wider mix of retail and dining just a short drive away in neighboring Des Peres.
History & Character
The Only Ballwin in America
Platted in 1837 by settler John Ball along what became Manchester Road, the town was incorporated in 1950 and has grown into a city of roughly 31,000 across nearly 9 square miles — and remains the only U.S. city with this exact spelling.
Explore the Area
Get to Know Ballwin
Verified parks, landmarks and everyday destinations around Ballwin. Filter the list below by category — the map shows the general area.
Vlasis Park
Ballwin’s largest park at 31 acres, with a splashpad, tennis and sand volleyball courts and fishing ponds.
Castlewood State Park
Nearly 1,800 acres along the Meramec River bluffs with over 26 miles of hiking, mountain-biking and equestrian trails.
The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
A city-run indoor pool and fitness center on a 12.8-acre site.
Holloway Park & North Pointe Family Aquatic Center
Eight pickleball courts plus an outdoor aquatic center.
Ballwin Golf Course
A public 9-hole course owned and operated by the city.
Central Plaza
A roughly 200,000-square-foot retail center on Manchester Road.
West County Center
A regional shopping mall just over the line in neighboring Des Peres.
Old Ballwin Schoolhouse & Bacon Log Cabin
Local history sites preserved by the Ballwin Historical Commission.
Rockwoods Reservation
A Missouri Department of Conservation area bordering Ballwin in neighboring Wildwood.
What You’ll Find
What Does Home Look Like to You?
A rough guide to what each budget actually buys in Ballwin — lot size, construction era and neighborhood character shift fast as the price climbs.
Market Snapshot
Ballwin Market Snapshot
$439,780
Median sale price
(+4.0% YoY)
6 days
Median days on market
$191
Median price per sq. ft.
103.3%
Median sale-to-list ratio
Source: Redfin, 3-month period ending July 2026 — the most recent period Redfin had published as of this page’s last data check (October 2026). View current figures. For live, individual listings use the search above.
Keep Exploring
Explore Homes Near Ballwin
Ballwin sits among several other West St. Louis County communities. Manchester and Ellisville are also nearby, though those don’t yet have a dedicated page on this site.
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Questions
Ballwin Home Search FAQs
Are these listings updated from the MLS?
Yes. The Ballwin search displays participating brokerage inventory supplied through MARIS and updates as listing information changes.
Does the search include listings from other real estate companies?
Yes. Results are not limited to Coldwell Banker Premier Group listings.
How can I confirm the school district for a Ballwin property?
Most of Ballwin falls within the Rockwood School District, with a western portion served by Parkway, and attendance boundaries can vary by address. Verify the assigned schools directly with the applicable district before making a housing decision.
What makes Ballwin different from other West County communities?
Ballwin was platted in 1837 and remains the only U.S. city with its exact spelling. It’s known for extensive city-run parks and recreation — Vlasis Park and The Pointe at Ballwin Commons among them — and easy access to Castlewood State Park’s river-bluff trails.
What price range can I expect for a home in Ballwin?
Recent data has shown a median sale price in the mid-$400,000s, though pricing varies across Ballwin’s mix of condos, established single-family homes and larger custom properties. Use the price-range search above to see current listings.
Can an agent help me sell a home in Ballwin?
Yes. A Coldwell Banker Premier Group agent can discuss current competition, positioning, marketing and the steps involved in preparing a Ballwin property for sale.
