Living in Affton
Living in Affton brings you to an established community with character homes, mature tree canopies, and accessible pricing. Located just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis off Highways 270 and 55, this unincorporated area provides suburban comfort without the higher cost of neighboring communities. Residents appreciate the Affton School District, local parks including Clydesdale Park, and proximity to attractions like Grant's Farm. The neighborhood maintains its friendly, small-town atmosphere where neighbors know each other, while new developments continue to add modern options for those seeking fresh construction.
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Affton Fun Fact
Here's a fun tale about how Affton got its name—it's literally named after a guy's town! In 1872, Johann Aff opened a general store and became the area's first postmaster. When folks needed to mail letters, they'd send them to "Aff's town," which eventually became Affton. Talk about leaving your mark! Even better, Ulysses S. Grant's log cabin (nicknamed "Hardscrapple") is visible from Gravois Road—the Grant family only lived there three months, but hey, that's still presidential real estate. And get this: actor John Goodman and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey both called Affton home. Not bad for a town that disincorporated in 1935 and never looked back!
