Southampton, also known as SoHa, is a tight knit neighborhood in South City known for its wonderful business district and variety of residential architecture. Voted the #1 Place to Live in the St. Louis Metro Area by the Riverfront Times in 2009, SoHa is thriving community offering almost everything one would need within walking distance.

South Hampton is located north of Eichelberger Street, south of Chippewa Street, west of Kingshighway, and east of Hampton Avenue.

Explore the Neighborhood

Jump to area highlights: Macklind Business District | Architecture | Points of Interest

Macklind Business District: View Area Listings

Considered my many to be the heart of the neighborhood, the Macklind Business District runs right down the middle of SoHa from Devonshire to Eichelberger and hosts many of the businesses in the neighborhood. Along this strip (and slightly off it), you will find a everything from a deli and a few restaurants to an art gallery and running store. This area is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence of local businesses as there were a few years when many were closing their doors. The dry cleaners became Murdoch Perk which is now Russell’s, the photography studio is now an antique store, and the grocery store is now the Macklind Avenue Deli.

If you have never attended Macklind Days, you have been missing out. This is an annual event put on by the Macklind Business District that features live music, great food, street performers, and more than a few activities for kids. I will be sure to update this guide with some pictures from the next next.

Composting piles

next to the SoHa Art Gallery

Macklind Business District

Big River Running

a local favorite for South City runners, joggers, and walkers. Big River Running Website

Macklind Avenue Deli

specializing in great sandwiches and beer (they have over 250 varieties of imported and domestic beers). Macklind Avenue Deli Website

SOHA Studio and Gallery

Stop by and visit artist and owner Julie Malone or view the art on display. Workshops for all ages are also available. For more information and to see a list of workshops, please visit http://www.sohastudioandgallery.com/ SOHA Studio and Gallery: Stop by and visit artist and owner Julie Malone or view the art on display. Workshops for all ages are also available. For more information and to see a list of workshops, please visit SOHA Studio and Gallery

Gardening Beds

next to the SoHa Art Gallery

Manzo Importing Company

known for its homemade sausage, pasta and spreads, the Riverfront Times awarded this Southampton shop with the “Best Cheese Counter” for 2012 Best of St. Louis Awards. Manzo Website

SOHA Studio and Gallery

Architecture: View Area Listings

There are so many different types of residential architecture in Southampton that is easy to not see the two of the same style on the same block. From the Southampton website, I learned that most of the houses in the neighborhood were built in the 1920s and1930s. One of the reasons for this variety in style was that the main component used during this time for this area was brick produced right here in the city. With the ability of home contractors ordering and picking up directly from the manufacturer, the cost was dramatically lower than it would have been for someone out of state. A few of the major styles of SoHa include the classic Gingerbread, “Hansel and Gretel”, Neo-Tudor, Standard Brick, & Arts & Crafts.

Southampton Architecture

On any block you can find an abundance of variety in architecture style

Southampton Gingerbreads

Dutch Colonials in Southampton

Here are some examples of some classic Dutch Colonials in Southampton

Southampton architecture

There are so many different types of residential architecture in Southampton that is easy to not see the two of the same style on the same block.

Southampton Gingerbreads

Southampton Bungalow

Here are some examples of the classic Bungalows you find throughout South City

Southampton Gingerbreads

Classic 2-story, all brick

Southampton Gingerbreads

Other Points of Interest: View Area Listings

Record Exchange

founded in 1977 by Jean Haffner. His collection currently resides in an old library building in south St. Louis. With over 10,000 square feet of music and memorabilia, this is one of the largest vinyl collections in the U.S.A. Record Exchange Website

Circa Properties

located on the the Kinsghighway border or Southampton, Circa Properties specializes in historic homes, homes of character, and walkable communities. I think the location of our office is perfect for Southampton. Circa Properties Website