Soulard

Soulard, a City of St. Louis Historic District and on the National Register of Historic Places, is well known for its festive and sometimes boisterous Mardi Gras and Bastille Day celebrations. Bordered by Benton Park and close to Highway 55, this near south side neighborhood also has a wonderful residential tradition. As in the old days, Soulard today is asocially and economically diverse community. The century plus old homes, including brick rowhouses and breathtaking Victorian-style homes, have attracted people of all ages and from many different walks of life. Real estate prices range from $40,000 for a shell to over $300,000 for a completed home, as the neighborhood continues to build and improve. Features that contribute to the uniqueness of the area are the distinctive restaurants and bars as well as the famous Soulard Farmer's Market. Soulard enjoys close proximity to all Downtown St. Louis has to offer as well as being only blocks away from a number of parks including Lafayette Square Park, Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, and Carondolet Park.