Selling a house in Des Peres, MO: no point-of-sale inspection
St. Louis County, Missouri · Last checked November 2026
Des Peres does not require an occupancy inspection to sell an owner-occupied home.
What to expect instead
Without a city inspection, the buyer's own home inspection is what will surface problems. Lenders, title companies and state disclosure laws still apply. Ohio sellers still complete the state Residential Property Disclosure Form.
Who to call
Des Peres occupancy permit information
Official page
Housing in Des Peres
- Median year homes were built
- 1976
- Median home value
- $609,200
- Owner-occupied homes
- 3,065 of 3,195 (96%)
- Total housing units
- 3,331
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Des Peres city, Missouri.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a point-of-sale inspection to sell a house in Des Peres, MO?
Des Peres does not require an occupancy inspection to sell an owner-occupied home.
Should I still get an inspection before listing?
A pre-listing inspection is optional, but it lets you find problems before a buyer's inspector does, and it gives you time to fix them or price them in.
How old are the homes in Des Peres?
The median home in Des Peres was built in 1976, and the median home value is $609,200, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
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Sources
- St. Louis Area Occupancy Permit & Inspection Requirements by Municipality (updated April 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.