St. Charles County, MO
New Town at St. Charles
Homes for Sale
A master‑planned waterfront community where walkable streets, front‑porch culture, and resort‑grade amenities come together just west of St. Louis. Forget typical suburban living — New Town is a new way to live.
- 700+
- Acres
- 4
- Housing Types
- A
- School District Grade
- #1
- Fastest-Selling Community*
*Fastest-selling new community out of 17,000+ developments across 16 states (year one)
About New Town
A Vision of a Better Suburb
Welcome to New Town at St. Charles — a community where a waterfront lifestyle, walkable town square, and friendly front‑porch culture come together to create a living experience that is truly unique in the St. Louis area.
Built on over 700 acres of former farmland, New Town was conceived as a beautiful, functional, and sustainable alternative to conventional suburban sprawl. Developer Gregory G. Whittaker partnered with the world‑renowned town planning firm Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ) — the visionary designers behind the iconic town of Seaside, Florida — to bring New Town to life.
The result is a masterpiece of New Urbanism: a design movement focused on creating human‑scale, walkable, and mixed‑use neighborhoods. This philosophy was so compelling that in its first year, New Town was named the fastest‑selling new community out of more than 17,000 developments across 16 states.
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Walkability
The entire community is designed around a five‑minute walk — homes, parks, shops, and restaurants all interconnected by wide sidewalks and trails.
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Mixed-Use Town Center
Unlike suburbs that segregate commercial and residential areas, New Town integrates them, creating a vibrant town center alive with activity.
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Community & Connection
From double front porches to public squares, every detail is crafted to encourage social interaction and foster a palpable sense of community.
Housing Options
A home for every stage of life
Floor plans range from efficient two‑bedroom layouts to spacious four‑bedroom designs. Most homes feature rear laneways, keeping garages at the back for uninterrupted pedestrian-friendly streetscapes.
Single-Family Homes
Charming coastal-style architecture with bright colors, welcoming double front porches, and wood façades evoking a classic American beach town.
Townhouses
Modern, low-maintenance living seamlessly integrated into the community's walkable design.
Apartments & Condos
Stylish units providing an accessible entry point to the New Town lifestyle.
Live/Work Units
A unique feature allowing residents to operate a business on the main floor with living quarters above — perfect for entrepreneurs.
Resort Lifestyle
Unrivaled amenities & recreation
Living in New Town is like being on a permanent vacation. The breadth and quality of facilities are unparalleled in the region.
Water & Outdoors
Lakes & canals (fishing, swimming, kayaking), community beach, aquatic center with lazy river & lap pool, walking & biking trails, on-site organic farm, numerous parks & playgrounds
Sports & Fitness
Sand volleyball, basketball courts, bocce ball, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness center
Community & Social
Open-air amphitheater, town hall & event center, civic green park, fire pits, BBQ/picnic areas, landmark chapel for weddings & events
In-Town Conveniences
Walkable town center, Marsala's Market (grocery), The Bridge Coffee House, Domain Street Wine Bar, restaurants & shops, co-working spaces
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Life on the Water's Edge
The most defining feature of New Town is its stunning network of lakes and canals — born from an ingenious engineering solution. The development required ~90 acres of retention ponds to manage stormwater. Instead of hiding this infrastructure, the designers made it the central organizing principle of the community, transforming a practical necessity into a breathtaking recreational amenity. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boating — right outside your front door.
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Vibrant Community Life
The walkable town square is alive with local businesses and a packed social calendar year‑round — from the New Town Concert Series to family movie nights and seasonal festivals.
- ›Marsala's Market — groceries & local goods
- ›The Bridge Coffee House — fair-trade coffee & community
- ›Domain Street Wine Bar — date nights & local flavor
- ›Dentist, barber shop, fitness center & more
Education
Orchard Farm R-V School District
AOverall grade from Niche — view on Niche
Families in New Town are served by the highly‑rated Orchard Farm R‑V School District, making the community an even more attractive destination for those with school‑aged children.
Location
Best of Both Worlds
- ›Historic Main Street St. Charles — boutique shops & renowned restaurants
- ›Easy Highway 370 access to the greater St. Louis metro
- ›The Katy Trail — 240 miles of scenic hiking & biking along the Missouri River
- ›Close to employment centers across the region
Current Listings
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