McBride Homes to Redevelop Former Jamestown Mall Site into New Mixed-Use Community in North St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – McBride Homes, Missouri's largest homebuilder, has signed an agreement with the St. Louis County Port Authority to serve as master developer of the vacant former 144.5-acre Jamestown Mall property into a mixed-use community of 700+ new homes including single-family homes, villas, townhomes and multi-family residences, that will house more than 2,000 residents, complemented by neighborhood retail, a grocer and a connected network of community amenities.

"North St. Louis County is one of the first communities McBride started in, nearly 80 years ago, and we've never stopped building here," said Jake Eilermann, CEO of McBride Homes. "This site has been waiting a long time for the right plan. We're glad to bring new homes and the everyday places a neighborhood needs back to it, and we're grateful to Ambassador Kevin F. O’Malley, Chair of the County Port Authority, and Councilwoman Webb for the trust they've placed in us."

The plan dedicates more than 38 acres, over one-quarter of the property, to community amenities. Approximately 11 acres are planned for neighborhood retail, including a grocer and restaurants, designed to serve both future residents and the surrounding community. Homes will span McBride's Heritage, Bayside and Oakwood Series, with ranch, 1.5-story and two-story plans on a range of homesite sizes. McBride will also work with St. Louis County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb to incorporate her vision for youth sports use.

"For years, people in this community have asked what would happen with this site, and they've been clear about what they want to see: quality homes, a grocery store and places for families and young people to gather," said Councilwoman Webb, who represents District 4. "This plan reflects what our residents asked for, and I'm looking forward to meeting with the residents to discuss a name." 

The County Port Authority has worked for several difficult years to maintain, demolish, remediate and market the former Jamestown Mall,” said Ambassador Kevin F. O’Malley, Chair of the St. Louis County Port Authority. “Its future is now in the good hands of McBride Homes and Councilwoman Webb, and the Port Authority wishes them both well.”

Once complete, the community is expected to bring more than 2,000 residents from throughout the region and other surrounding areas, creating new demand for local retail, restaurants, services and schools while returning a long-vacant, publicly owned site to productive use. The project will benefit North St. Louis County both while it’s being built and after residents move in. 

During construction, at roughly 70 homes a year over approximately eight years, McBride projects the project will generate more than $1 million a year in local tax and governmental revenue, nearly $15 million a year in local income, and approximately 240 local jobs. Once the community is occupied, the new residents are expected to support roughly $3.7 million a year in ongoing local tax and governmental revenue, more than $17 million a year in local income, and more than 300 permanent local jobs. 

"For 80 years, we've developed and built homes in North County, and we continue to have active communities here today," Eilermann added. "This project lets us take that commitment further, and we look forward to building it alongside the people who will live here."

The project builds on McBride's redevelopment of the 47-acre former Crestwood Mall property into Crestwood Crossing, which brings together single-family homes, townhomes, a grocery store, restaurants and retail with a connection to Grant's Trail. Through 80 years and multiple market cycles, McBride Homes remains committed to building communities that support regional growth and creating new opportunities for Missouri families to achieve homeownership.

About McBride Homes: With 80 years of experience, McBride Homes is Missouri’s largest and most trusted homebuilder. Known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship, innovative designs, and unparalleled customer satisfaction, McBride Homes has helped thousands of families realize their dream of homeownership. The company offers a wide range of homes and communities to suit every lifestyle, backed by a tradition of excellence and a focus on customer care.