Occasionally we like to highlight some great homes for sale in the Dutchtown area. Take a look at a few of the offerings on the market right now! With great prices and local amenities, houses sell quick in Dutchtown. These homes won’t last long!
5458 Alabama
2 bedrooms • 2 baths • $110,000
(Update: sale pending!) This home in the St. Cecilia Historic District features a large, open living and dining area, a beautifully updated bathroom, exposed brick, and original millwork. View this listing on Zillow.
3228 Osceola
2 bedrooms • 2 baths • $75,000
Small but mighty, this cozy home features lots of counter and cabinet space in the kitchen, two full baths, and a solid brick garage out back. View this listing on Zillow.
5223 Idaho
3 bedrooms • 2 baths • $159,000
Enjoy worry-free homeownership with brand new everything in this home. New plumbing, electric, roof, and more, and lots of open space. View this listing on Zillow.
3713 Ohio
2 bedrooms • 2 baths • $127,500
This Gravois Park townhouse features beautifully redone bathrooms and a stunning kitchen. View this listing on Zillow.
The information presented above is accurate according to Zillow at the time of posting. These posts are not sponsored, and we are not real estate professionals. Make sure to contact a licensed real estate agent when shopping for your new home.
Happy New Year Dutchtown, and welcome to 2020! Unless you happen to believe that the decade doesn’t start until 2021, this is a brand new decade in the neighborhood. To mark the occasion, we have ten forward-looking “New Decade Resolutions” that give a sneak peak into the future of Dutchtown!
Thank you all for being our neighbors and building community here in Dutchtown. If you’d like to donate to Downtown Dutchtown’s efforts, click here to become a contributing member.
Dutchtown’s New Decade Resolutions
1. Celebrate the Past, Present, and Future of Dutchtown
Wondering what Dutchtown will look like in 2030? Us too! How about what Dutchtown looked like in 1930? This neighborhood is an old one that has experienced incredible changes. Stay tuned for a post featuring a historical overview of the neighborhood to learn more about the history of Dutchtown and where it is headed. Dutchtown is truly remarkable and this decade we are all a part of is Dutchtown’s history in the making!
2. Affirm the Resilience and Strength of All Your Neighbors in Dutchtown By Supporting Racial Equity Now and in the Future
Dutchtown is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in St. Louis. Census tract estimates in 2017 showed a demographic make-up that was 51.3% Black, 26.3% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 8.2% Asian, 2.3% Mixed, and .6% Other. While other neighborhoods in South St. Louis are seeing a decrease in non-white populations, we hope to continue to support Dutchtown’s current diversity by planning for the future with racial equity in mind. Learn more about these principles here.
3. Shop Local and Grow with Dutchtown’s UrbanMain Initiative
Many shops on Meramec and Virginia got their start during this past decade, and Dutchtown has great opportunities for entrepreneurs to find space for commercial activity in the 2020s. To expand on these opportunities, Downtown Dutchtown will be partnering with Missouri Main Street Connection for planning further growth along the primary commercial corridor in the neighborhood, thanks to the Urban Main Pilot Program Grant. Let’s all commit to shopping local in Dutchtown during the next decade! Spending your dollars locally on Dutchtown businesses helps us grow local jobs, neighborhood vitality, and the potential and prosperity of everyone in the neighborhood.
4. Get Outside and See How our Neighborhood Can Flourish Around Marquette Park
Let’s face it, resolutions to get healthier always seem to be short-lived. How about a simple resolution to get out to your local park more often! In July of 2019, Allies of Marquette Parkraised over $7,000 for improvements to the Marquette Park Pool. Funds will be spent on pool furniture. AMP plans to continue its work exploring new playground equipment, sports facilities, and ways to bring Marquette Park up to the standards that our kids and neighbors deserve. Get involved and maybe you’ll be resolving to play more outdoor basketball at Marquette Rec in 2025!
5. Walk or Bike Safely from Meramec up Gravois (and beyond!) on the Louisiana Calm Streets Project
Just west of Marquette Park will be the new Louisiana Calm Streets project breaking ground in Spring 2020 and finishing in late Fall 2020. This stretch of Louisiana between Meramec and Gravois is hopefully just the first phase of a project that could eventually connect south to Carondelet Park and north to Tower Grove Park. The improvements are meant to lower motorized traffic volumes and speeds to allow for safe, accessible routes for walking and biking. The project also seeks to enhance access to opportunity by connecting residents to transit connections and the ability to walk and bike to local destinations. View the complete proposal here. Thud thud thud went the jack hammer! Ding ding ding went the (bicycle) bell!
6. Eat at Dutchtown’s Many Hidden Restaurant Gems
Dutchtownies are privy to some of the best kept food secrets in St. Louis! Some of them are older (Original Crusoe’s, Feasting Fox, Grbic, Banh Mi So 1,Urban Eats) and some of them are newer (Palacios, Dragon’s Place, Joyful House, Sol Azteca). Many of these restaurant owners live right here in the neighborhood! We are excited to see what new food ventures emerge in the next ten years, and you can help to keep your current favorite places cooking by bringing your friends to dine in Dutchtown.
7. Give Back to Help Organizations Making Dutchtown’s Future Bright
There are many great organizations working hard to realize a bright future for Dutchtown. Most of them asked for money at the end of the year, but that was like a whole decade ago. Check out this great list of local organizations you can donate to in the new decade!
8. Help Plan for the Future with Dutchtown South Community Corporation and the Gravois-Jefferson Historic Plan
9. Budget Dutchtown’s Tax Dollars with the Dutchtown Community Improvement District
The Dutchtown Community Improvement District is interested in hearing ideas for bettering the district from Dutchtown neighbors and issued a Request for Proposals for capital improvement projects. While the deadline was technically December 31st, 2019, late applicants can check on submitting ideas to the CID at rfp@dtcid.org, and there will likely be more Requests for Proposals in the future. Since its inception, the Dutchtown CID has allocated almost 50% of its budget to safety and security, 12% to maintenance and beautification, 12% to marketing and development, and 5% to legal and administrative. Think that’s too much or too little in any given area? Make it a point to get to the next CID meeting on January 23rd, 5:30pm at the Neighborhood Innovation Center (see more below) and make your voice heard!
10. Find a Place to Plan, Build, and Grow at the Neighborhood Innovation Center
The Neighborhood Innovation Center (also known as NIC-STL), located at 3207 Meramec Street, is a start-up social impact 501(c)(3) non-profit, fostering innovation in place-based neighborhood businesses. This newly formed organization plans to offer coworking space, a neighborhood talent pool app for workers and businesses, a small business help desk, and other programs for neighbors and entrepreneurs. NIC-STL also hosts Downtown Dutchtown meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm and Dutchtown CID board meetings on the last Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Want to know more? Feel like we missed something? Are you yearning to tell all your neighbors about something amazing by publishing it on DutchtownSTL.org? Don’t keep it to yourself! Share with us at info@dutchtownstl.org and help us spread the good news about Dutchtown!
Dinner is potluck-style, so bring a dish to share if you can. DT2 will supply beer, wine, and entertainment, featuring live music by Salt of the Earth. We’ll also have a photo booth by Fish Eye Fun. Get your photo taken with Santa, Snowy Chloe the Christmas Chihuahua, the Spicy Elves, and the Holiday Hunks.
Santa, Snowy Chloe, and the Spicy Elves at the 2018 party.
Empty Bowls 2019
The DT2 Holiday Party is also the finale for Urban Eats’ annual Empty Bowls campaign in support of St. Anthony’s Food Pantry. For a donation of $20, you’ll get a handcrafted ceramic bowl and a voucher to fill it with delicious soup from Urban Eats. Click here if you’d like to make your donation and reserve your bowl in advance.
(You can also contribute to Empty Bowls on Saturday, December 14th while you’re at the Downtown Dutchtown Holiday Shop Hop! Urban Eats will have the bowls, the soup, live music, and on-site pottery demonstrations. Learn more here.)
DT2 Membership Renewals
The Holiday Party is also a great time to make your annual contribution to DT2. You can make your donation in advance via PayPal, or contribute at the party with cash, check, or credit card. DT2 has a lot in store for 2020 and we can’t do it without your continued contributions. DT2 is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community development organization, and your contribution may be tax deductible (consult a tax professional).
It’s time for the annual Downtown Dutchtown Holiday Shop Hop! Visit the shops and restaurants of Dutchtown on Saturday, December 14th for great deals and holiday cheer!
Over a dozen locations in and around Downtown Dutchtown are participating with special offers and holiday treats. Check in and have your entry form stamped at six or more stops for your chance to win a cash prize! Grab an entry form at any participating location. Make sure to turn in your entry at Urban Eats before 4pm or the Feasting Fox before 9pm.
Bring the kids for photos with Santa Claus at Twice Blessed Resale Shop! Photos are available from 11am to 2pm and cost just $1.
Participating Locations
Read on for a list of participating shops and restaurants, their locations, hours, and links to their websites.
3216 Meramec Street, open 10am–3pm. Get $5 off a purchase of $30 or more.
Dutchtown Village MarketPlace
3304 Meramec Street, open 10am–4pm. Multiple vendors selling a variety of goods. If you’re interested in being a vendor, learn more and sign up here. Some of the MarketPlace vendors already registered include:
The Shop Hop is a wonderful opportunity to support your neighborhood businesses this holiday season! Come to Downtown Dutchtown on Saturday, December 14th, and let your friends know about the Shop Hop on Facebook.
Welcome to the holiday season! Everyone’s busy this time of year, but hopefully you can find some time to share with your neighbors. There’s plenty of holiday fun to be had in Dutchtown!
Especially during the holiday shopping season, make sure to support your local small businesses! The variety of unique shops throughout the Dutchtown area are sure to offer great gift ideas.
And on Tuesday, December 3rd, support your neighborhood non-profits for Giving Tuesday! We recently published the Dutchtown Guide to Giving, featuring some of the great organizations in our neighborhood. It’s a great resource for your Giving Tuesday or end-of-year donations.
The annual Holiday Shop Hop in Downtown Dutchtown is on Saturday, December 14th. Over a dozen businesses on and off Meramec Street offer sales and special deals! Visit six or more shops and have your entry form stamped for a chance at a cash prize.
In addition to great deals for shoppers, kids can get their photo taken with Santa Claus for just $1 at Twice Blessed Resale Shop from 11am to 2pm.
DT2 Holiday Party
Downtown Dutchtown hosts their annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 18th at the Liermann Loft above Urban Eats Café. It’s always a fantastic party!
Bring a dish for potluck dinner if you can. DT2 will supply the beer, wine, and entertainment. Salt of the Earth will provide live music through the evening. Fish Eye Fun’s photo booth is always a great time. And we’ll be visited by Santa, Snowy Chloe the Christmas Chihuahua, Spicy Elves, and Holiday Hunks.
You’ll also have an opportunity to make a donation to the annual Empty Bowls campaign by Urban Eats. In exchange for your donation to benefit St. Anthony’s Food Pantry, you’ll receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl. Later in the month you’ll be able to bring your bowl to Urban Eats for a free filling of soup.
And last but not least, the Holiday Party is a great time to make your annual contribution and renew your membership with DT2. Volunteers will be on hand to help register or renew your membership. You can also go ahead and make your donation now.
While most neighborhood organizations are forgoing their monthly meetings in December, local community improvement districts still provide neighbors opportunities to get involved.
The Dutchtown CID holds their monthly Board of Directors meeting on an adjusted schedule. The meeting is Monday, December 23rd, 5:30pm at the Neighborhood Innovation Center.
The CID’s committees hold their quarterly meetings in December as well. The Maintenance and Beautification Committee meets Thursday, December 5th, 5:30pm at Tony Duncan’s studio at 4527 Virginia. The Marketing and Development Committee meets Thursday, December 12th, 6pm at Patrick McKeane’s Pub (attached to Original Crusoe’s). And finally, the Safety and Security Committee meets on Thursday, December 19th, 5:30pm upstairs at Crusoe’s.
The Cherokee Street CID also hosts their monthly public meeting in December, on Thursday the 19th. The meeting is at 5:30pm at Artist Art. Property owners, business owners, residents, or anyone with an interest in Cherokee Street is encouraged to attend.
Thomas Dunn Learning Center
The South Side Youth Council meets every Monday at 4pm at Thomas Dunn Learning Center. The South Side Youth Council aims to contribute to the South Side community by creating and organizing youth led programs and events.
Thomas Dunn’s Art Lab has new hours and new projects! The studio is open on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6pm to 8pm. Monday nights, learn card making and papercrafting using the Art Lab’s extensive supply of repurposed and upcycled materials. On Wednesday nights, the focus is on drawing and painting.
Sip ‘n Sketch is on Wednesday, December 11th. All skill levels are welcome to this life drawing class. Learn the basics, experiment with multiple media, and take a turn modeling. Feel free to bring an adult beverage and a snack to share.
Tablet trouble? Laptop lagging? Phone on the fritz? Come to the Tech Support Café at Thomas Dunn on Thursday, December 19th for free technical assistance and peer mentorship. Volunteer IT professionals are available to help in a welcoming, accessible workshop atmosphere.
The annual Cherokee Print Bazaar is Saturday, December 7th from 10am to 6pm all along Cherokee Street. Over a hundred local artists at dozens of shops and spaces will have one-of-a-kind prints for sale. Find great, unique gifts while supporting local artists and shops.
Also on the 7th, on the other end of Cherokee, is the 36th annual Cherokee Antique Row Cookie Spree. In addition to baked goods and other holiday treats, there will be a petting zoo, photo booth, carolers, and more.
The Gravois Park Neighborhood Association continues their annual holiday caroling tradition on Sunday, December 22nd. Gather at the Gravois Park pavilion at 1pm to sing or to listen.
