Fenton (Jefferson County side), Missouri.
Homes with a Fenton mailing address south of the Meramec River are in unincorporated Jefferson County, not the City of Fenton, which is in St. Louis County. In 2026, 51 single-family homes sold with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County, at a $350,500 median.
Fenton (Jefferson County side) Home Buying Questions, Answered With 2026 Sales
Updated October 2026 · MLS sales records. 51 closed sales with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County.
How much does a house cost on the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
The 2026 median sale price was $350,500 across 51 sales with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County, according to MLS sales records. The middle half sold between $290,000 and $414,500.
What does $300,000 buy on the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
14 of 51 sales (27.5%) closed at $300,000 or less. Of those, 11 had three or more bedrooms and 7 were ranch-style; the median was 1,394 sq ft, built in 1976.
What does $350,000 buy on the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
25 of 51 sales (49.0%) closed at $350,000 or less. Of those, 22 had three or more bedrooms and 13 were ranch-style; the median was 1,539 sq ft, built in 1988.
How fast do homes sell on the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
The median 2026 sale spent 9 days on market (CDOM), against 18.5 days countywide. 15 of 51 sales took 30 days or more.
Do Jefferson County Fenton homes sell over asking price?
20 of 51 sales in 2026 (39.2%) closed above the original list price, compared with 38.5% countywide.
What kind of houses sell on the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
The median 2026 sale was about 1,892 sq ft, built in 2003, and 24 of 51 (47.1%) were ranch-style.
Is the Jefferson County side of Fenton in the City of Fenton?
No. The City of Fenton is in St. Louis County. All 51 of the 2026 sales with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County were outside any city limits, according to U.S. Census Bureau 2024 boundaries, so Jefferson County rules apply.
Which school district is the Jefferson County side of Fenton in?
More than one. The 51 sales with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County in 2026 were in Fox C-6 (32) and Northwest R-I (19). Confirm the district for the exact address.
How much are property taxes on the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
The median annual property tax on homes that sold with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County in 2026 was $3,088, and the middle half of bills ran from $1,836 to $4,551, across 50 sales, according to MLS sales records. The tax on a listing is the seller’s most recent bill, so confirm the exact address with the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue.
What ZIP code is the Jefferson County side of Fenton?
63026. All 51 of the 2026 sales with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County were in that ZIP code.
Deciding on a house in the Jefferson County side of Fenton
On the Jefferson County side of Fenton, does Fox C-6 or Northwest R-I cost more?
Fox C-6, by a lot. The 32 Fox C-6 sales had a $400,000 median for about 2,201 sq ft, built around 2006; the 19 Northwest R-I sales had a $285,000 median for about 1,764 sq ft, built around 1986. Tax bills followed: $4,012 vs. $1,790.
How quickly do Fenton-side homes go under contract?
Quickly: a 9-day median in 2026. Half of them sold in that many days or fewer, so line up your preapproval and decide how you want to be represented before you tour.
Source: MLS closed single-family resales, January 1–October 5, 2026: vacant or owner-occupied homes, excluding new construction and tenant-occupied properties. Grouped by mailing address; city limits use U.S. Census Bureau 2024 place boundaries. See all Jefferson County communities in the Jefferson County area guide.
School Districts in Fenton (Jefferson County side)
The 51 sales with a Fenton mailing address in Jefferson County in 2026 were in these school districts, by the high school listed in MLS:
- Fox C-6: 32 sales
- Northwest R-I: 19 sales
⚠ School boundaries can vary by exact property address. Verify assigned schools directly with the district before writing an offer.
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