Lake St. Louis and Defiance: One would expect great things from a community whose motto is “It’s like being on vacation every day!” and great things are exactly what Lake St. Louis provides to its residents. A planned community, Lake St. Louis garners its name from the two large lakes that are available to residents living within the Community Association boundaries. Also among Lake St. Louis’s plentiful recreation opportunities is an 18-hole championship golf course at Lake Forest Country Club. There are also tennis courts, beaches, horse stables, swimming pools and parks to enjoy. Lake St. Louis boasts a thriving business community, with MasterCard International and CitiMortgage among its corporate residents. The city also has one of the best school systems in the state and is served by two major highways. The wonders of downtown St. Louis, excellent shopping in nearby communities and several top universities are all within a short, convenient drive. The nearby community of Defiance also offers residents a high quality of life and intriguing local attractions. Defiance was given its name after it prevented the neighboring community of Matson from having the only local rail stop. Defiance is better known, however, as the location of the Daniel Boone Home, the last permanent residence of Boone and his family. Defiance is also home to Sugar Creek Vineyards and Winery, which offers not only wine, but also picnic snacks and live music during the summer months. Lake St. Louis and Defiance offer ideal homes to city lovers and country enthusiasts alike.

Price Range of Lake Saint Louis and Defiance Houses

The real estate markets of Lake St. Louis and Defiance are varied. Condominiums and townhouses in the Lake St. Louis area are available from approximately $100,000 to more than $300,000. Available amenities include swimming pools, garages, fireplaces and security features. Single-family detached homes are available from approximately $120,000 to more than $875,000 for large estate properties. Many homes feature fireplaces, swimming pools, professional landscaping and recreation rooms. Communities such as The Moorings, Hawk Ridge, Ballantrae, WoodField, The Woodlands At Key Harbour, and Locksley Manor feature beautiful, affordable homes, some with water frontage, scenic water views or luxury amenities. Available styles include ranch, French, English and Colonial. Land for custom building is limited, but available from approximately $50,000 to more than $75,000. A limited number of farm/ranch properties are also available. Single-family detached homes in Defiance are available from approximately $175,000 to more than $500,000. Available amenities include water views, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Some homes are located on large lots. Land for custom homebuilding is available, as are some farm/ranch properties. If you are thinking of buying or selling property, top real estate agent Top Agent in MO will provide you with information or assistance. All contents on this and related websites are provided by Top Agent in MO, the home and property specialist, specializing in Lake Saint Louis and Defiance real estate and home values in St. Charles County, Missouri.

Lake Saint Louis and Defiance Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $704,750 compared to $704,750 the previous week, to remain steady with no change in listing price.  For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Lake Saint Louis and Defiance MO. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Lake Saint Louis and Defiance to help you find the best home!