Maplewood, Missouri.
Small in footprint, easy to understand, and stronger in personality than its size suggests — Maplewood combines a historic downtown with older neighborhoods and quick access to the rest of the inner ring.
Maplewood Home Buying Questions, Answered With 2026 Sales
Updated October 2026 · MLS sales records. 17 closed sales inside Maplewood city limits.
How much do houses cost in Maplewood, Missouri?
In 17 sales inside Maplewood city limits that closed between February 23 and October 2, 2026, the median sale price was $295,000. The middle half sold between $253,000 and $367,825, and the full range ran from $225,000 to $650,000.
Can I buy a house in Maplewood for $300,000?
9 of 17 sales (52.9%) closed at $300,000 or less. Of those 9, 3 had three or more bedrooms and 2 were ranch-style. Their median was 1,008 sq ft, built in 1923.
How fast do homes sell in Maplewood?
The median was 5 days on market (CDOM), with the middle half between 3 and 23 days. 4 of the 17 sales took 30 days or more.
Do homes in Maplewood sell over asking price?
Some do, but most did not. Of the 17 sales, 8 closed above the original list price, 3 at it and 6 below it. The median sale was 100.0% of the original asking price.
How old are most homes in Maplewood?
The median house was built in 1929 and had 1,344 sq ft. By year built, the 17 sales broke down this way: 14 before 1950, 2 from 1950 to 1969, 0 from 1970 to 1999 and 1 in 2000 or later. The median home had 2 bedrooms.
How much does a 2-bedroom house cost in Maplewood?
In 2026, the 11 two-bedroom homes that sold inside Maplewood city limits had a median price of $295,000; the middle half sold between $256,500 and $342,500. The median home had 1,224 sq ft, built in 1929.
How much does a bungalow cost in Maplewood?
In 2026, the 5 bungalows that sold inside Maplewood city limits had a median price of $253,000, with prices from $225,000 to $360,000. The median home had 2 bedrooms and 1,008 sq ft, built in 1929.
How much does a house with 2 bathrooms cost in Maplewood?
In 2026, the 10 homes with two or more bathrooms that sold inside Maplewood city limits had a median price of $342,500; the middle half sold between $300,875 and $369,456. The median home had 2 bedrooms and 1,692 sq ft, built in 1924.
Which school district is Maplewood in?
All 17 sales inside Maplewood city limits were in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so verify the assigned schools for the exact address before you write an offer.
How much are property taxes in Maplewood?
In 2026 sales inside Maplewood city limits, the median annual property tax was $3,716, about 1.23% of the sale price. District-wide, the Maplewood-Richmond Heights median was $4,049 across 35 sales. The tax on a listing is the seller’s most recent bill, so use this median to compare areas, then confirm the exact address with the St. Louis County Collector of Revenue before you make an offer.
Typical Maplewood housing stock — older frame and brick homes with front porches, mature tree canopy, and close lot spacing characteristic of the inner ring.
Schools in Maplewood, Missouri
This area is served by the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District (MRH), which covers all of Maplewood and portions of Richmond Heights. School district assignment affects buyer demand and long-term resale — buyers with school-age children, or anyone thinking ahead to resale, should verify which district covers the specific address before committing. District lines don't always follow neighborhood or city boundaries.
⚠ 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.
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Compact, Legible, and Bigger in Personality Than in Size
Maplewood is one of the easiest inner-ring cities to grasp. It is small, central, and defined by a historic downtown that still gives the municipality a clear sense of self.
The city describes Maplewood as 1.5 square miles and highlights vibrant neighborhoods, lively community life, and a thriving historic downtown. The city's historic walking-tour materials add another important clue: late nineteenth-century neighborhoods and pre-streetcar commercial strips remain part of the appeal.
If you want a suburb that feels simple to navigate but not generic, Maplewood is one of the best examples in the metro.
Verified Context That Actually Helps
George's read: Maplewood's advantage is compression: housing, commercial activity, and location all fit inside a very manageable footprint.
Historic Downtown Plus Older Neighborhood Fabric
City materials repeatedly emphasize Maplewood's historic downtown, and the walking tour points to late nineteenth-century neighborhoods and pre-streetcar era commercial strips. That is a concise description of why buyers find Maplewood attractive.
It feels older and more rooted than many small suburbs, but without the sprawl or complexity that comes with a much larger municipal map.
What Buyers Actually Find Here
Maplewood buyers are often deciding between city neighborhoods and inner-ring suburbs. Maplewood works when a buyer wants a county address but still wants some urban texture and an active local commercial identity.
The tradeoff is scale. You are not getting endless neighborhood variation. You are getting a smaller city where the good version of the lifestyle is easier to explain and often easier to use.
That makes Maplewood especially good for buyers who value clarity.
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Property taxes · 2026What are property taxes in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Updated October 2026 · MLS sales records
The median annual property tax on homes that sold in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District in 2026 was $4,049, according to MLS sales records. The middle half of tax bills ran from $3,472 to $5,200, across 35 sales from January 1 to October 5, 2026.
The bill follows the county’s assessed value and the local tax rates, not the price the house sold for, so two similar homes on the same street can have different bills.
How much are property taxes in Maplewood-Richmond Heights by number of bedrooms?
In Maplewood-Richmond Heights, the median annual property tax was $3,472 for homes with 1–2 bedrooms, $4,362 with 3 and $6,065 with 4, based on 2026 MLS sales records.
See tax by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median tax | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedrooms | 16 | $3,472 | $3,112– |
| 3 bedrooms | 14 | $4,362 | $4,017– |
| 4 bedrooms | 5 | $6,065 | $6,027– |
Middle half: the middle 50% of tax bills, from the 25th to the 75th percentile.
How much are property taxes in Maplewood-Richmond Heights by square footage?
In Maplewood-Richmond Heights, the median annual property tax ranged from $3,056 for homes of under 1,000 square feet to $4,848 for homes of 1,500–1,999 square feet, based on 2026 MLS sales records.
See tax by square footage
| Home size | Sales | Median tax | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | 6 | $3,056 | $2,883– |
| 1,000–1,499 sq ft | 12 | $3,736 | $3,382– |
| 1,500–1,999 sq ft | 12 | $4,848 | $4,116– |
Rows with fewer than five sales are left out. Square footage is as listed in MLS.
Are property taxes higher in Maplewood-Richmond Heights or Webster Groves?
About the same for the most common home size; most other sizes ran higher in Maplewood-Richmond Heights. For homes of 1,000–1,499 square feet, the size range with the most sales in both, the median annual property tax was $3,736 in Maplewood-Richmond Heights (12 sales) and $3,621 in Webster Groves (33 sales), according to MLS sales records for 2026.
See every home size
| Home size | Maplewood-Richmond Heights | Webster Groves |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,056 (6) | $2,546 (7) |
| 1,000–1,499 sq ft | $3,736 (12) | $3,621 (33) |
| 1,500–1,999 sq ft | $4,848 (12) | $3,957 (25) |
Median annual tax, with the number of sales in parentheses. Sizes with fewer than five sales in either area are left out.
Are property taxes higher in Maplewood-Richmond Heights or Brentwood?
Higher in Maplewood-Richmond Heights for same-size homes. For homes of 1,500–1,999 square feet, the size range with the most sales in both, the median annual property tax was $4,848 in Maplewood-Richmond Heights (12 sales) and $4,056 in Brentwood (8 sales), according to MLS sales records for 2026.
See every home size
| Home size | Maplewood-Richmond Heights | Brentwood |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000–1,499 sq ft | $3,736 (12) | $3,522 (6) |
| 1,500–1,999 sq ft | $4,848 (12) | $4,056 (8) |
Median annual tax, with the number of sales in parentheses. Sizes with fewer than five sales in either area are left out.
Source: MLS sales records (MARIS), single-family homes closed January 1–October 5, 2026. The tax figure is the seller’s most recent annual bill as listed in MLS. Taxes can change after a sale, so confirm the current bill with the St. Louis County Collector of Revenue. Full sales data for all 22 districts: St. Louis County school districts.
Questions Buyers Ask Before They Commit
Where is Maplewood?
Maplewood is an inner-ring city in St. Louis County, close to both the City of St. Louis and nearby county municipalities.
How big is Maplewood?
The city says Maplewood covers about 1.5 square miles.
What is Maplewood known for?
It is especially known for its historic downtown and older neighborhood fabric.
What kind of housing character does Maplewood have?
City walking-tour materials highlight late nineteenth-century neighborhoods and pre-streetcar commercial strips.
Why do buyers compare Maplewood with city neighborhoods?
Because it offers a county address with some of the same texture and routine convenience buyers like in the city.
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