The James, Kirkwood’s first new luxury multifamily development in more than two decades, welcomed its first residents on February 1st, 2024. Located at 416 N. Kirkwood Road, The James is a five-story multifamily community that boasts a variety of floorplans, including studios, alcoves, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, in additional to several floorplans with added dens. The project was developed by High Street Residential and the developer’s project partners included Greystar Management, ESG Architecture & Design and Brinkman Construction.
“We are excited to welcome our new residents to The James and provide an unmatched, high-end living experience in Kirkwood’s historic downtown,” said Mary Boehmler of High Street Residential.
High Street Residential and its partners celebrated the grand opening of The James in March, welcoming partners, new and future residents, and community stakeholders to celebrate the project. Community Manager Jamie Guignon shared that “preleasing began in the Fall of 2023 and there was immediate interest and strong leasing momentum. The James is where historic charm meets modern details."
With 152 apartments, The James was designed to be a community where neighbors become friends. The management team regularly hosts events for residents, such as happy hours and brunches.
In addition to community activation, The James offers several amenities that make life more convenient for its residents. The community includes a two-level garage with 185 spaces, a secure & smart package room, a complimentary coffee bar, trash and recycle chutes on each floor, and an on-site dedicated guest suite available to overnight guests of residents. The James also offers several amenities that give residents space to enjoy themselves outside of their apartments. To get outside for some fresh air and sun, residents can enjoy a beautifully landscaped courtyard with an outdoor kitchen and gas grills, a fire pit, outdoor games, cabanas, and a heated resort-style pool. The James also has a modern fitness center complete with a fitness studio, private work lounges, a clubroom with games and TV, a private dining lounge, and a DIY bike repair and crafting shop. The James is pet friendly and offers a pet spa and dog run for your furry friends.
Named after James Kirkwood, a pioneer of the Missouri Pacific Railroad that runs through the town, the property has an intentional railroad motif. The booths and private offices in the work lounge are set up to look like train cars, and railroad photography artfully adorns the walls, in addition to a portrait of James Kirkwood himself that hangs in the private dining room, which has a speakeasy vibe with a hidden entrance behind a bookshelf, reminiscent of the prohibition era, when trains were used for bootlegging.
Best of all is the property’s location. With a walk score of 86, The James is perfectly located close to all that there is to love about Kirkwood. From The Summit All Seasons Farmer Market and Historic Train Station, to more than 300 local businesses, Downtown Kirkwood offers entertainment, dining, and shopping.
Light-filled living spaces with modern textures and finishes make The James a remarkable place to live. Every apartment home features quartz countertops with tile backsplash, custom cabinets with under cabinet lighting and soft-close cabinets and drawers, a full-size washer and dryer, GE stainless steel appliances, 9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling windows showcasing a variety of views, and beautiful wood-look vinyl flooring. High Street Residential and Greystar Property Management warmly invite you to stop in, take a tour, and meet the new neighbors.
To arrange a tour or learn about the current leasing specials, visit the website www.thejameskirkwood.com or call 314.775.2000
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