Sullivan, MO

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Sullivan was purchased by William & Mary Smith in 1848 for the sum of $150!

Sullivan, Missouri is a city that is right on the border of Franklin County and Crawford County in the eastern central part of the State of Missouri. It has a population of 7,081 and takes up about 7.9 miles on the map. It's a proud city with a dedication to continuously improving the quality of life for its residents. It's located right on I-44, which makes it super convenient for anyone who needs to commute to work or travel on a regular basis, and it's only 68 miles from downtown St. Louis! A lot of people choose to live here and commute to good old St. Louis for work. Here, you can avoid the pricey apartments in downtown and also the noise and commotion of the city. If you're looking for a rental property, chances are you'll find this makes a great place to settle down.

Moving to Sullivan

If you're headed here to find rental property, you'll be happy to know that about one quarter of the apartments here are rentals! Whether you're looking for a one bedroom apartment, studio apartments, or duplexes for rent, you'll have no trouble finding them here. There's an above average vacancy rate, so you'll be able to find something all year round, but summertime is always the best time to look. When you begin your search, try to think about what you want from an apartment. You'll have many options here so the more you can refine your hunt, the more quickly you'll be able to find your dream home. Start making appointments with landlords, either by contacting them yourself or by working with a realtor who can help you set up appointments. When you go to meet with these landlords, make sure you bring along all the documents you're going to need in order to rent a place. These include a copy of your ID, your bank statements, pay stubs, letter of employment, rental application, references, etc. Don't let little things like this hold up your ability to rent. You want to have it all ready beforehand so you can swoop right in and put a deposit down on your next beautiful home. Also, don't be shy about asking your landlord plenty of questions about the apartment before you move in. You don't want to get stuck with a lemon, so speak up while you have the chance!

Neighborhoods of Sullivan

The town is purely residential and you'll find that most of the homes are clustered around the highway with a few small subdivisions located in more rural areas. It doesn't have any neighborhoods, per se, but you can sort of divide the city into houses that are near the highway and houses that aren't!

Near I-44: If you're near the highway, then you'll be close to the commercial strip with restaurants like Country Market and El Nopal right nearby and other shops and fast food places, too.

North Sullivan: If you're on the North side of town you'll be near the Sullivan Regional airport, which has a few connecting flights coming and going each day.

Living in Sullivan

Sullivan has a number of wonderful features for its visitors and residents. One standout area is City Lake Park, a 57-acre park located at Mattox Drive with an 11-acre fishing lake and a beautiful walking trail.

The Sullivan Country Club has a beautiful golf course and pond and is popular with local residents. And, of course, if you're itching for a little more entertainment than Sullivan has to offer, you can hop on I-44 and head into St. Louis. There you'll find endless choices for dining and drinking as well as theater, live music, museums, sports games and, of course, the iconic St. Louis Arch.