Bellerive Acres Missouri Map

About Bellerive Acres, Missouri

Bellerive Acres is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 288. The population density is 362.7 people per km². Bellerive Acres is located at 38.7114°N, 90.3140°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63121.

Bellerive Acres unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where mature oak and maple trees cast a dappled shade over manicured lawns and quiet residential streets. It lies 3.8 miles north of University City, MO (from University City, MO: bearing 356°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of St. Louis. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent mingled with the subtle sweetness of blooming honeysuckle, a perfume that seems to cling to the humid Missouri air. Homes, a mix of mid-century ranches and more contemporary designs, are set back from the roads, their porches often adorned with blooming impatiens and ferns, suggesting a life lived at a measured, comfortable pace. The land itself, a soft green carpet in spring and summer, transitions to a vibrant tapestry of crimson and gold in autumn, the leaves rustling with a dry whisper underfoot. The history of Bellerive Acres is intertwined with the broader development of St. Louis County, emerging as a desirable residential enclave as the metropolitan area expanded outward. Its development was influenced by the desire for suburban living, offering a retreat from the urban bustle while remaining accessible to the city's amenities. While not an industrial hub, its local economy thrives on a service-based sector and the property values that reflect its appeal as a stable, family-oriented place to live. Notable for its mature tree canopy, a feature that contributes significantly to its character, Bellerive Acres also benefits from its proximity to extensive park systems, offering residents ample opportunity to connect with the natural beauty of the region, from the quiet flow of nearby creeks to the expansive green spaces that define the county's commitment to preserving its natural heritage.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellerive Acres, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.71144, -90.314003. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bellerive Acres and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Bellerive Acres includes the ZIP code (63121), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Normandy Schools Collaborative). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bellerive Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.