Inner-Ring St. Louis County Real Estate
Tree-Lined Estates, Top-Ranked Schools.
Discover Ladue, Missouri — an inner-ring St. Louis County suburb incorporated in 1936, known for its spacious wooded lots, highly regarded schools and some of the region’s most distinguished homes.
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Local Highlights
Life in Ladue
What makes Ladue worth exploring, beyond the listing photos.
Architecture & Real Estate
Missouri’s Highest-Income Community
Ladue carries the highest median household income of any Missouri city with a population over 1,000 — $242,792, with median family income topping $250,000, according to the Census Bureau’s 2016–2020 American Community Survey. That affluence shows up in the city’s spacious, heavily wooded lots and its mix of architect-designed homes, from stately Tudor and Colonial Revival residences to newer custom construction.
Historic Architecture
A Legacy of Distinguished Homes
Grand, architect-designed residences like this one are part of what defines Ladue’s streetscapes — a city formed in 1936 from the merger of three smaller villages: Ladue, Deer Creek and McKnight.
Parks & Recreation
75 Acres of Green Space at Tilles Park
Tilles Park, a 75-acre park operated by the St. Louis County Parks Department, has been a popular picnic spot since 1932 and is especially well known for its annual Winter Wonderland Light Show each December — a tradition every winter since 1985.
Student plaza entrance at Ladue Horton Watkins High School — LadueSchoolDistrict (April 2019). CC BY-SA 4.0. Display crop under the same license.
History & Location
Deep Roots and Local Institutions
Ladue Horton Watkins High School (pictured) is one of the city’s public institutions. Ladue was formed in 1936 from the merger of three smaller villages and takes its name from Ladue Road, itself named for 19th-century St. Louis attorney and landowner Peter Albert LaDue. Today the city covers about 8.6 square miles and is home to the Clark Family Branch of St. Louis County Library.
Explore the Area
Get to Know Ladue
Verified parks, schools and everyday destinations around Ladue. Filter the list below by category — the map shows the general area.
Tilles Park
A 75-acre St. Louis County park, popular for picnics and known for its annual Winter Wonderland Light Show every December since 1985.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
The public high school serving the Ladue School District, which also covers Olivette, Frontenac and parts of Town and Country and Creve Coeur.
John Burroughs School
An independent private high school located in Ladue.
MICDS
Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School, an independent private school located in Ladue.
St. Louis County Library – Clark Family Branch
The Clark Family Branch opened in July 2024, replacing the former Headquarters building on South Lindbergh Boulevard.
Ladue Road
The city’s namesake road, originally named for 19th-century St. Louis attorney and landowner Peter Albert LaDue.
What You’ll Find
What Does Home Look Like to You?
A rough guide to what each budget actually buys in Ladue — lot size, era and neighborhood character shift fast as the price climbs.
Market Snapshot
Ladue Market Snapshot
$1,569,253
Median sale price
(+33.0% YoY)
11 days
Median days on market
$389
Median price per sq. ft.
102.4%
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.
Keep Exploring
Explore Homes Near Ladue
Explore nearby Clayton, along with Des Peres and Kirkwood. Frontenac is also nearby.
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Questions
Ladue Home Search FAQs
Are these listings updated from the MLS?
Yes. The Ladue 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.
What school district serves Ladue?
The Ladue School District serves Ladue, along with Olivette, Frontenac and parts of Town and Country and Creve Coeur, and includes Ladue Horton Watkins High School. Always verify a specific property’s assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
What makes Ladue different from other St. Louis County communities?
Ladue is an inner-ring St. Louis County suburb incorporated in 1936, known for its spacious, wooded lots, architect-designed homes and the highest median household income of any Missouri city with a population over 1,000. It’s also home to respected schools, both public and private, including John Burroughs School and MICDS.
What price range can I expect for a home in Ladue?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $1,569,253 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.
Can an agent help me sell a home in Ladue?
Yes. A Coldwell Banker Premier Group agent can discuss current competition, positioning, marketing and the steps involved in preparing a Ladue property for sale.
