Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Cedar Hill gives buyers a Jefferson County option that usually means more breathing room, a different pace, and a more pragmatic price-to-space conversation.
Cedar Hill Home Buying Questions, Answered With 2026 Sales
Updated October 2026 · MLS sales records. 31 closed sales with a Cedar Hill mailing address.
How much does a house cost in Cedar Hill, Missouri?
The 2026 median sale price was $286,000 across 31 sales with a Cedar Hill mailing address, according to MLS sales records. The middle half sold between $241,700 and $324,500.
What does $250,000 buy in Cedar Hill?
9 of 31 sales (29.0%) closed at $250,000 or less. Of those, 5 had three or more bedrooms and 2 were ranch-style; the median was 1,132 sq ft, built in 1973.
What does $300,000 buy in Cedar Hill?
22 of 31 sales (71.0%) closed at $300,000 or less. Of those, 18 had three or more bedrooms and 6 were ranch-style; the median was 1,236 sq ft, built in 1986.
How fast do homes sell in Cedar Hill?
The median 2026 sale spent 38 days on market (CDOM), against 18.5 days countywide. 17 of 31 sales took 30 days or more.
Do Cedar Hill homes sell over asking price?
12 of 31 sales in 2026 (38.7%) closed above the original list price, compared with 38.5% countywide.
What kind of houses sell in Cedar Hill?
The median 2026 sale was about 1,377 sq ft, built in 1993, and 10 of 31 (32.3%) were ranch-style.
Is Cedar Hill an incorporated city?
No. Cedar Hill is unincorporated Jefferson County, with no city government, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. County rules apply to homes with a Cedar Hill address.
Which school district is Cedar Hill in?
More than one. The 31 sales with a Cedar Hill mailing address in 2026 were in Northwest R-I (27) and Hillsboro R-III (4). Confirm the district for the exact address.
How much are property taxes in Cedar Hill?
The median annual property tax on homes that sold with a Cedar Hill mailing address in 2026 was $2,281, and the middle half of bills ran from $1,487 to $3,541, across 31 sales, according to MLS sales records. The tax on a listing is the seller’s most recent bill, so confirm the exact address with the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue.
What ZIP code is Cedar Hill?
63016. All 31 of the 2026 sales with a Cedar Hill mailing address were in that ZIP code.
Deciding on a house in Cedar Hill
Can I use MHDC to buy in Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill fits MHDC’s price limit across the board: none of its 31 sales in 2026 went over $566,354, and the median was $286,000. The part to plan for is time: MHDC adds lender steps and seller documents, and Cedar Hill homes already took a median 38 days to sell.
Is there room to negotiate on a Cedar Hill house?
Some. 17 of the 31 sales sat 30 days or more, and they closed at a median 98.2% of the original asking price.
Source: MLS closed single-family resales, January 1–October 5, 2026: vacant or owner-occupied homes, excluding new construction and tenant-occupied properties. Grouped by mailing address; city limits use U.S. Census Bureau 2024 place boundaries. See all Jefferson County communities in the Jefferson County area guide.
Schools in Cedar Hill, Missouri
School district assignment in this area affects both buyer demand and long-term resale. Buyers with school-age children — or with future resale in mind — should verify which district serves the specific property address before committing. District boundaries do not always follow city or neighborhood lines.
⚠ School boundaries can vary by exact property address. Verify assigned schools directly with the district, county records, or your buyer agent before writing an offer.
Fixer Upper vs. Move-In Ready
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What Buyers Actually Need to Understand
Cedar Hill works best for buyers who understand what it is. It is a well-known northwest Jefferson County community where buyers often come looking for more land and a less compressed suburban pattern. That matters because people who shop this market usually are not buying a headline; they are buying fit, payment, and the way the location works Monday through Friday.
In Jefferson County, buyers are usually balancing distance, land, monthly cost, and pace. Cedar Hill fits when the buyer wants some separation from tighter county-line suburbs but still needs a location that feels workable, not remote.
Grounded Context That Actually Helps
George's read: Cedar Hill usually clicks for buyers who want a little more space and a little more flexibility than they are finding closer to St. Louis County.
Why the Map Matters Here
Cedar Hill sits in northwest jefferson county, and that location changes the lifestyle equation immediately. In Jefferson County, highway path, topography, and day-to-day errand distance all matter. Buyers who match the map to their real routine usually make better decisions here.
What Buyers Actually Find Here
What buyers actually find in Cedar Hill is a mix of older neighborhoods, scattered parcels, and semi-rural settings. The market is usually less about flash and more about whether the house solves the buyer’s real problem: payment, space, commute, or setting.
That is why Cedar Hill is usually best judged against House Springs, High Ridge, Byrnes Mill, not against inner-ring county suburbs with a totally different land pattern and pricing ladder. The right Jefferson County buy is often the one that gives you the most usable life for the payment.
The Buyer Profiles That Usually Click Here
Commuters who want a Jefferson County address without feeling disconnected from the metro.
Buyers who want more room, more land flexibility, or a different pace of life.
Households comparing south-corridor value against South County pricing.
Buyers willing to trade some distance for space, utility, and monthly breathing room.
Wondering whether to stay or go?
If you’ve been in the house for years, start with Longtime St. Louis Homeowner: Should You Stay or Should You Go? — what staying really costs, what you’d walk away with, and where you’d go next.
Questions Buyers Ask Before They Commit
Where is Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill is a unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the Northwest Jefferson County of the St. Louis metro.
What is Cedar Hill known for?
Buyers usually think of Cedar Hill as a well-known northwest Jefferson County community where buyers often come looking for more land and a less compressed suburban pattern.
What kind of homes do buyers usually find in Cedar Hill?
In most searches, Cedar Hill means a mix of older neighborhoods, scattered parcels, and semi-rural settings.
Who is Cedar Hill a good fit for?
Buyers who want room, topography, and a more rural edge.
What do buyers usually compare Cedar Hill against?
Common comparison searches include House Springs, High Ridge, Byrnes Mill.
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