St. Louis Development Began Four Affordable Homes
New construction on Morgan Ford Road aims to provide accessible housing options for local individuals and families.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Residential
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The Tower Grove Community Development Corporation has begun building four affordable homes on a site that formerly operated as a gas station in St. Louis. Two of the structures currently have completed framing as the project progresses toward a future listing date.
Why it matters
This development seeks to expand the supply of affordable housing within a mixed-income neighborhood. By reclaiming a former commercial lot, the project adds inventory to a local market where recent home prices have ranged from $120,000 to $289,000.
The project includes four new homes with an expected sale price of $230,000 each. Potential buyers must meet income eligibility requirements of $60,000 for individuals or $80,000 for a family of four.
The players
Tower Grove Community Development Corporation
A neighborhood-focused entity that manages local real estate projects and housing development initiatives.
The details
Construction crews cleared the former gas station lot before beginning work on the foundation and structure. The development process includes framing the four buildings, installing roofing systems, and completing all interior work. This project operates independently, moving forward without the use of a property tax abatement.
Timeline
Late summer to early fall 2027: The homes are expected to be listed for sale.
The Home Front
The project follows the pattern of brownfield redevelopment by repurposing a former gas station site for residential use. This initiative reflects a broader trend of utilizing vacant commercial land to address local demand for new housing inventory.
Prospective buyers should monitor their annual income against the requirements of $60,000 for individuals or $80,000 for a family of four. Interested households may want to review their current financial documentation to prepare for future listing announcements.
The takeaway
This development offers a new opportunity for affordable homeownership in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. Prospective buyers should start tracking the project progress as the 2027 listing window approaches.
Further reading
Learn more about local housing initiatives in our Residential section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Firstalert4.
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