1553 Ridge Road
Description
private wooded acres in the heart of Wildwood, offering an exceptional balance of privacy,
natural beauty, comfort, and convenience. This beautifully maintained home welcomes you with
soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and abundant natural light, creating an inviting connection
to the peaceful, wooded setting. The spacious floor plan is equally suited to everyday living and
entertaining, featuring an updated kitchen with...BACK ON MARKET – NO FAULT OF SELLER! A rare opportunity to own approximately 4
private wooded acres in the heart of Wildwood, offering an exceptional balance of privacy,
natural beauty, comfort, and convenience. This beautifully maintained home welcomes you with
soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and abundant natural light, creating an inviting connection
to the peaceful, wooded setting. The spacious floor plan is equally suited to everyday living and
entertaining, featuring an updated kitchen with quality finishes, generous gathering spaces, and
an easy flow throughout. The primary suite provides a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath,
while additional living areas offer flexibility for a home office, hobbies, or guests. Outside, enjoy
your own private oasis with mature trees, peaceful views, abundant wildlife, and a deck ideal for
morning coffee or entertaining. What truly sets this property apart is the balance it offers: the
tranquility and privacy of acreage with the convenience of being minutes from shopping, dining,
parks, major highways, and award-winning Rockwood schools. A beautiful setting, thoughtful
living spaces, and a location that gives you both a sense of escape and easy access to everyday
amenities—this is a truly special Wildwood property.
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES & INVESTMENTS:
• NEW ROOF + JAMES HARDIE SIDING — Major exterior improvements include new
roof, James Hardie siding, upgraded trim, and complete gutter replacement.
• 28 ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS — Low-E glass, UV protection, warm-edge spacers
and multi-point locking; select areas upgraded to picture and casement windows. Transferable
warranty available.
• UPGRADED HVAC & MAJOR SYSTEMS — Updated heating/cooling systems with smart
thermostats, Aprilaire humidifier, 80-gallon water heater and significant water well
improvements. Raintree Water Softener installed.
• PROPERTY & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS — Expanded driveway, French drain,
erosion repair, extensive tree maintenance, stump grinding and exterior electrical/lighting
updates.
• REFINED INTERIOR UPDATES — Refreshed kitchen, bar and wine cabinetry, upgraded
hardware, European oak basement flooring, updated lighting, ceiling fans, cellular shades,
bathroom fixtures and extensive interior painting.
* NO HOA
Location
$4,696 per month
$4,084
$612
Property information
1553 Ridge Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $7,347 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: St. Louis County
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other, Patio, Traditional
- Waterfront: No
Building Information
- Year Built: 1988
- Lot Size: 3.84 AC / 167,270 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Wildwood
- County Or Parish: St. Louis
- Directions: GPS Friendly
- Latitude: 38.550379
- Longitude: -90.584362
- Postal Code: 63021
- State Or Province: MO
- Sub division Name: Sunny Ridge Acres Four
Taxes and HOA Information
- List AOR: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
- Parcel Number: 26T-53-0069
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,347.00
- Tax Year: 2025
- AssociationYN: No
Owner
- Township: Wildwood
Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Drive Through, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Off Street, Private, Workshop in Garage
School Information
- Elementary School: Ridge Meadows Elem.
- High School: Eureka Sr. High
- High School District: Rockwood R-VI
- Middle Or Junior School: Lasalle Springs Middle
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tour.archi-pix.com/1553_ridge_rd-9379?branding=false
Property
Lot Information
- Living Area: 4178.0
- Lot Features: Bluff, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Heavy Woods, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Many Trees, Natural Foliage, Paved, Pond on Lot, Secluded, Views
- Lot Size Acres: 3.84
- Lot Size Dimensions: 552 x 230 irr
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 167270.4
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2928.0
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1250.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
- Documents Available: Lead Based Paint, Other
- Documents Count: 0
- Photos Count: 44
- Year Built: 1988
- Disclosures: Flood Plain No, Lead Paint, No Other Known Restrictions, Seller Property Disclosure
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Cedar, Concrete, Other
- Ownership Type: Private
- NewConstructionYN: No
- StructureType: House
- BuyerFinancing: Conventional
- MIS_EfficiencyYN: No
- HomeWarrantyYN: No
- LeaseConsideredYN: No
- PropertyAttachedYN: No
- SeniorCommunityYN: No
Utilities
- Electric: Single Phase, 220 Volts, Ameren
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Pool Private: No
- View: Canyon, Forest, Garden, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pond, Territorial, Trees/Woods
- PatioAndPorchFeatures: Composite, Deck, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- MIS_PoolYN: No
- FoundationDetails: Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
- Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave
- Basement: 9 ft + Pour, Bathroom, Concrete, Exterior Entry, Finished, Sleeping Area, Walk-Out Access
- Basement YN: Yes
- Levels: Two
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Propane
- Interior Features: Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Butler Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Center Hall Floorplan, Crown Molding, Custom Cabinetry, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Dining, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Solid Surface Countertop(s), Special Millwork, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Window Features: Blinds, Display Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Rooms Total: 10
- LivingAreaSource: Public Records
- MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
- MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
- MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 1
- MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
- MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
- MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 4
- MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 3
- MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 3
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 20x17
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Width: 17.0
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 14x14
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 14x9
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 10x7
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Hearth Room
- Room Width: 7.0
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 10x7
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Width: 7.0
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 14x13
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 14x13
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Den
- Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 19x13
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 14x13
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 13x12
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 12x11
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 11x11
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Width: 11.0
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 13x12
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Width: 12.0
Room 14
- Room Dimensions: 10x5
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Width: 5.0
Room 15
- Room Dimensions: 10x7
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Width: 7.0
Room 16
- Room Dimensions: 39x26
- Room Length: 39.0
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Width: 26.0
Property History
1553 Ridge Road
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Closed MARIS #26020440 | $765,000 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Pending MARIS #26020440 | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Active Under Contract MARIS #26020440 | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Price Change MARIS #26020440 | $775,000 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Pending MARIS #26020440 | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Price Change MARIS #26020440 | $810,000 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) MARIS #26020440 | $839,000 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Expired MARIS #25063229 | $824,900 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Price Change MARIS #25063229 | $830,000 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Price Change MARIS #25063229 | $849,900 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Withdrawn MARIS #25033361 | $874,900 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) MARIS #25063229 | $874,900 |
| May 15, 2025 | Listed (Active) MARIS #25033361 | $899,900 |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #577554387 | $485,000 |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Closed MARIS #16026179 | $485,000 |
| Jul 2, 2016 | Pending MARIS #16026179 | — |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Listed (Active) MARIS #16026179 | $525,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2026 | Closed MARIS #26020440 | $765,000 |
| 10/22/2026 | Pending MARIS #26020440 | — |
| 08/27/2026 | Active Under Contract MARIS #26020440 | — |
| 08/13/2026 | Price Change MARIS #26020440 | $775,000 |
| 06/05/2026 | Pending MARIS #26020440 | — |
| 04/24/2026 | Price Change MARIS #26020440 | $810,000 |
| 04/11/2026 | Listed (Active) MARIS #26020440 | $839,000 |
| 12/31/2025 | Expired MARIS #25063229 | $824,900 |
| 10/23/2025 | Price Change MARIS #25063229 | $830,000 |
| 10/11/2025 | Price Change MARIS #25063229 | $849,900 |
| 09/20/2025 | Withdrawn MARIS #25033361 | $874,900 |
| 09/20/2025 | Listed (Active) MARIS #25063229 | $874,900 |
| 05/15/2025 | Listed (Active) MARIS #25033361 | $899,900 |
| 08/22/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #577554387 | $485,000 |
| 08/22/2016 | Closed MARIS #16026179 | $485,000 |
| 07/02/2016 | Pending MARIS #16026179 | — |
| 04/20/2016 | Listed (Active) MARIS #16026179 | $525,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
1553 Ridge Road
Beds
4Baths
3.5Total Finished SqFt
2,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,928 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
167,270 SqFtSchools
Near 1553 Ridge Road
This home is within Rockwood R-Vi School District.
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Ridge Meadows Elementary SchoolPublic · K-5 · 1.8 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10LaSalle Springs Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 3.0 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 8 out of 108/10Eureka Sr. High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 3.4 mi · Serves this home
- Not ratedNRCenter For Creative LearningPublic · 1-5 · 2.3 mi · Choice school
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1553 Ridge Road, Wildwood, MO 63021 | $765,000 | 5 | 4 | 4,178 | 167,270 |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,371 | 147,642 | |
– | 3 | 3.5 | 3,328 | 195,149 | |
– | 3 | 3.5 | 2,841 | 176,854 | |
$565,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,440 | 172,062 | |
– | 3 | 4 | 5,827 | 225,205 | |
$195,000 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,740 | 137,214 | |
– | – | – | – | 163,350 | |
$65,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,262 | 217,800 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 2,162 | 149,846 | |
$5,218,000 | – | 7.5 | 26,006 | 1,728,199 | |
– | 3 | 3.5 | 2,378 | 149,846 | |
– | – | – | – | 184,694 | |
$699,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,704 | 169,884 | |
$475,000 | 5 | 5 | 2,959 | 154,202 | |
$295,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,351 | 164,657 |
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