Cottleville, Missouri
Old Town Charm.
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The Community
Life in Cottleville
Two lakes at Legacy Park, a top school district, and a history dating to 1798.
Parks & Recreation
Two Lakes and a Dog Park at Legacy Park
Cottleville’s Legacy Park anchors the city with Vantage Lake and Harmony Lake, a wheelchair-accessible Liberty Swing, a dog park, sand volleyball, and sports fields — all connected to the Dardenne Greenway and Koontz Fort trails.
Schools
Francis Howell School District
Cottleville is served primarily by the Francis Howell R-III School District, including Francis Howell Central High School and Louis C. Saeger Middle School, with a small portion in Fort Zumwalt R-II.
Shopping & Dining
Old Town Cottleville and Cottleville Landing
Cottleville Landing serves everyday shopping along Mid Rivers Mall Drive, while Old Town Cottleville offers a walkable historic dining node connected by the Dardenne Greenway Trail.
History
Founded on a 1798 Spanish Land Grant
Capt. Warren G. Cottle settled the area in 1798; his grandson Lorenzo Cottle platted the town in 1839 at the Dardenne Creek crossing of old Boone’s Lick Road, naming it after his family.
Get Oriented
Get to Know Cottleville
From Legacy Park’s lakes to Old Town Cottleville.
Legacy Park
Cottleville’s primary park, with two lakes, a dog park, and sports fields near City Hall.
Vantage Lake
A 9-acre lake within Legacy Park with a 0.7-mile paved loop trail.
Harmony Lake
A 5-acre lake with a fishing dock, part of the broader Legacy Park system.
Francis Howell Central High School
The Francis Howell R-III School District high school serving Cottleville.
Louis C. Saeger Middle School
Serves Cottleville-area students within the Francis Howell School District.
Cottleville Landing
A shopping center along Mid Rivers Mall Drive within city limits.
Old Town Cottleville
A walkable historic district with dining, connected via the Dardenne Greenway Trail.
St. Charles Community College
A community college campus located within Cottleville.
Find Your Fit
What Does Home Look Like to You?
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Under $350,000
Attached Homes & Smaller Resales
Attached homes and smaller existing houses can offer a starting point around Cottleville. Compare ownership responsibilities and the actual location with larger detached-home neighborhoods in the surrounding area.
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$350,000–$500,000
Established Cottleville Neighborhoods
Ranch and traditional subdivision homes add choices beyond Cottleville’s historic village center. Compare the layout, garage arrangement and lot setting across established residential streets.
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$500,000–$750,000
Newer & Larger Cottleville Homes
Larger ranch and two-story plans, newer construction and upgraded resales broaden the Cottleville-area search. Builder offerings may price homesites and selected finishes separately from the advertised base plan.
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$750,000+
Custom Homes & Distinctive Properties
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By the Numbers
Cottleville Market Snapshot
$534,745
Median sale price
(+0.2% YoY)
24 days
Median days on market
$234
Median price per sq. ft.
98.5%
Average sale-to-list ratio
Source: Redfin, September 2026 (all home types); checked October 29, 2026. Median sale price, days on market and price per sq. ft. reflect the three-month period ending September 2026; sale-to-list is Redfin’s September 2026 average ratio. View current figures. These citywide figures are not an individual property valuation.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Cottleville, MO?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $534,745 for the three-month period ending September 2026 (checked October 29, 2026). Individual properties vary by location, condition, size and housing type; use the live price-range searches above for current availability.
What school district serves Cottleville, MO?
Cottleville is served primarily by the Francis Howell R-III School District, including Francis Howell Central High School and Louis C. Saeger Middle School, with a small portion in the Fort Zumwalt R-II School District.
Is Cottleville, MO a good place to live?
Cottleville is a growing St. Charles County city of about 5,600-6,400 residents, with Legacy Park’s two lakes, the Dardenne Greenway Trail, and a historic Old Town district dating to 1839.
When was Cottleville, MO founded?
Capt. Warren G. Cottle settled the area in 1798 under a Spanish land grant; his grandson Lorenzo Cottle platted the town of Cottleville in 1839.
Does Cottleville, MO have the Katy Trail?
No — Cottleville’s trail system includes the Dardenne Greenway Trail and the Koontz Fort Trail, both connecting to Legacy Park, but not the Katy Trail.
What ZIP code is Cottleville, MO?
Cottleville is in ZIP code 63304, shared with parts of neighboring St. Peters, O’Fallon, and Weldon Spring.
