Custom Homes in

Kirkwood, MO

What to Know

Established in 1853 as St. Louis's first planned suburban community, Kirkwood is famous for its charming Downtown district, historic train station, and strong sense of civic pride. Living here offers a quintessential small-town feel complete with walkable neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and high-performing schools. It balances rich historic preservation with a vibrant, modernized downtown dining and retail scene.

❋ Architectural Style

Victorian, Craftsman, Storybook Tudor, classic Cape Cod, and tailored transitional/modern farmhouse infill homes.

Lots typically range from 7,500 sq. ft. in walkable neighborhoods near downtown to 15,000+ sq. ft. on the outer edges, accommodating lot-split custom infill tear-downs and historic additions.

❋ Lot Sizes & Build Types

❋ Important Municipal Rules

Strict Architectural Review Board (ARB) oversight for exterior modifications, rigorous infill height/massing rules, tree preservation ordinances, stormwater management, and specific lot-coverage ratios.

NJL Custom Homes brings deep expertise in navigating Kirkwood's strict ARB guidelines, maximizing narrower lot configurations, and designing seamless custom infills that blend modern open layouts with the area's historic aesthetic.