The long-troubled Jamestown Mall site in north St. Louis County is officially up for sale, marking a pivotal moment for one of the region’s most visible symbols of retail decline and redevelopment uncertainty. The sprawling property, located near Interstate 270 and North Lindbergh Boulevard, is being marketed as a large-scale redevelopment opportunity following years of vacancy, deterioration and, more recently, demolition.
Jamestown Mall opened in 1973 and for decades served as a commercial hub for surrounding communities. Like many enclosed malls across the country, it struggled amid shifting consumer habits, competition from newer retail centers, and population changes. Anchor stores closed, foot traffic dwindled, and the mall shuttered entirely in 2014. What followed was nearly a decade of stalled redevelopment proposals, repeated vandalism, and safety concerns that drew regional attention.
Demolition of the former mall structures, led with support from public agencies including the St. Louis County Port Authority, cleared the site and removed a long-standing blight from the area. With much of the property now vacant land, the sale represents a clean slate for potential buyers and a chance to rethink how the more than 140-acre site could be reused.
Marketing materials highlight the site’s size, visibility, and access to major transportation corridors as key advantages. Its location places it within reach of Lambert International Airport, major employers in north St. Louis County, and several higher-education institutions. Those factors could make the property attractive for a range of uses, including industrial, residential, commercial, or mixed-use development, depending on market conditions and zoning approvals.
Local leaders have long viewed the Jamestown site as a critical piece of the area’s economic future. Studies conducted in recent years have explored redevelopment scenarios that balance job creation with community needs, emphasizing uses that could generate sustained activity rather than short-term fixes. While no specific project has been announced, officials have said community input will remain part of the conversation as proposals emerge.
The listing does not guarantee immediate redevelopment, but it signals progress after years of uncertainty. For residents, the sale represents hope that the land will finally transition from a reminder of decline into a driver of reinvestment. For developers, it offers a rare opportunity to shape one of the largest redevelopment sites in the St. Louis metro area, with the potential to influence growth patterns in north county for decades to come.
Header image: The 140-acre Jamestown Mall site in north St. Louis County at I-270 and North Lindbergh Boulevard is for sale. Image | r/StLouis