12.63 ± wooded acres in the heart of Black Jack Old Jamestown a rare development opportunity in an established, high-growth submarket.

$895,000

Description

Discover the potential of 13030 & 13050 Old Jamestown Road, two contiguous parcels totaling approximately 12.63 acres, zoned R-2, in the desirable Black Jack / Old Jamestown area of northern St. Louis County. Nestled among high-end residential enclaves and just minutes from schools, parks, shopping, and major road arteries, this property delivers both privacy and connectivity.

The site is currently listed at $895,000 and is uniquely composed of 12.09 acres + 0.54 acre (Tax ID 076-31-0475). Its gently rolling, wooded terrain presents a canvas for a thoughtful, master-planned community. As currently advertised, the property supports a range of development scenarios: up to 27 residential lots, or alternatively, four estate lots of roughly 3 acres each, or even a single upscale estate.

This site benefits from strong locational advantages:

Easy access via Old Jamestown Road and proximities to major arteries and retail nodes
Close to excellent schools (Hazelwood School District, with Arrowpoint Elementary, Central Middle, Hazelwood Central High)
Surrounded by existing quality homes, creating an environment of stability and aesthetic harmony
Wooded canopy and site topography that lend natural beauty and design flexibility

Whether you are building a boutique subdivision, large estate parcels, or a single custom retreat, this property offers a rare canvas in a market where large, contiguous land tracts are increasingly scarce.

Historical & Contextual Background

Old Jamestown & Black Jack region history:

The broader area is known as Old Jamestown, an unincorporated community / census-designated place in St. Louis County.
The name “Jamestown” traces back to Phineas James, one of the earliest English settlers in the early 1800s, and the area was originally called “James’ Town.”
In the adjacent City of Black Jack, the name “Black Jack” derives from a grove of blackjack oak trees near the original settlement.
Historically, much of the Old Jamestown / Northern St. Louis County area was rural farmland, with suburban development accelerating in the post–World War II era.
A 1988 community area study of Jamestown notes that the first major postwar subdivision in the area was Fox Manor (1970), indicating the more recent transformation from rural to suburban landscape.

Local planning / land use & significance:

In a county historic survey of the Black Jack / Old Jamestown corridor, Old Jamestown Road is noted as an early thoroughfare, supplementing Old Halls Ferry Road, and the area included pockets of undeveloped land well into the late 20th century.
The Black Jack planning / historic inventory efforts mention a 75-acre park and other open space areas along Old Jamestown Road, and more broadly reference the tension between development and preservation of natural corridors.
In municipal history, prior to its incorporation as a city in 1970, a citizens’ movement used development decisions (including a 12-acre parcel along Old Jamestown Road) as part of the impetus for forming the City of Black Jack.

These narratives help frame the property not just as “land for sale,” but as part of the evolving story of this region as it transitions from rural to premium suburban enclave.

Value Proposition / Development Highlights

Feature / Advantage	Why It Matters
Contiguous acreage (~12.63 ac)	Large lots like this are increasingly rare in the area, giving you flexibility and design freedom
Zoned R-2 (residential)	Supports thriving residential use, subject to site planning and subdivision approvals
Multiple development scenarios	Whether you want to maximize lot count (e.g. ~27 lots), develop a smaller cluster, or build estate parcels, flexibility is built in
Wooded, rolling terrain	Natural topography and tree cover enhance curb appeal, privacy, and value
Good access + proximity to infrastructure	Access via Old Jamestown Road, near existing utilities and roads
Strong walkability / amenity proximity	Close to schools, parks, retail, dining — appealing to families and move-up buyers
Sense of place / heritage	By integrating local history (Old Jamestown, Black Jack), you can market “living legacy” or “heritage community” branding