Welcome
The purpose of our community association is to maintain our commonly owned property and amenities, which include our garden areas, ball fields, subdivision pool, and playground, provide community centered activities to promote awareness, safety and social interaction, and to encourage residents to maintain the appearance of their homes so as to maintain the unique character of Old Farm Estates.
Our goal is ensure that Old Farm Estates Subdivision remains one of the premier communities located in west Saint Louis County.
Our Volunteer Trustees are here to help...
The activities of the subdivision are managed by a volunteer board of Trustees. Each Trustee is elected to a three year term of office. There are 15 Trustees positions, one for each of the seven districts and eight at large.
District Trustees are elected in November every third year by the residents residing in each district. At Large Trustees are elected in May every third year by the all residents of the subdivision. District and at large Trustee elections are separated by a period of 18 months so that every eighteen months there is either a district or at large election. Solicitations for nominations are mailed to each resident prior to the election. Open vacancies may be filled at any time by a majority of the current Trustees.
The Trustees hold regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. These meeting are open to all residents. Contact information for your volunteer Trustees can be found at our website oldfarmestates.org, just click on your Trustees name to email or call at the listed number.
Ways to Connect & Engage
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OFE HOA Digital Communications
Please take a moment to OPT-IN to receive Old Farm Estates digital communications, coming soon! Residents may choose from different types of digital communications to stay informed and in the know.
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OFE Private
Facebook Group
Stay connected and engaged in our private Facebook group. Our subdivision invites residents to join our private Facebook group where we share neighborhood news, safety updates, and engage as a strong community.
Indenture of Restrictions
Our Indenture of Restrictions is the primary vehicle we use to guide us but we also recognize that Saint Louis County offers a wealth of services to assist and guide our community.
The following excerpts are taken from our Indenture of restrictions and Saint Louis County Ordinances. Bracketed items are references to our Indenture of Restrictions. Copies of the Indenture of Restrictions can be downloaded from our website here.
We use the offices of the City and Village to bill and collect our annual assessments. Annual assessments are billed one time each year, and are due 12/31 for following year.
1 / Home Improvements
All buildings or structures proposed for construction, i.e. decks, fences, sheds, swimming pools or tennis courts etc…, require written approval of the Subdivision Trustees prior to being erected. (Article III paragraph D, Article IV paragraph F)
Proposed additions to buildings or alterations in the external appearance of buildings already constructed require written approval of the Subdivision Trustees. (Article III paragraph D)
In considering home improvements the Subdivision Trustees shall consider their duties and responsibility to maintain uniform characteristics of the subdivision and the effect on all property values in the subdivision. (Article III paragraphs E and K)
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Additional questions? Reach out to our OFE Architectural Review Committee.
2 / Trailers
Trailers are not permitted to be housed or parked on any lot, except as temporary and legally parked on an approved parking surface. (Article IV paragraph E)
3 / Commercial Activities
No commercial activities are allowed to be conducted from any residential lot. (Article IV paragraph D).
4 / Household Pets
Dogs or cats kept as household pets are allowed. Homeowners are limited to two dogs or cats. No livestock, poultry or other animals are allowed. (Article IV paragraph C)
Animal control can be contacted at (314) 726-6655.
5 / Single Family Residences
One building per lot may be used as a residence and each lot is limited to a single family. No temporary residences are permitted. (Article IV paragraphs A, B and E)
6 / Property Maintenance
In the event that a property is neglected or vacated, the subdivision Trustees may exercise their right to clean up the property and charge the lot owner for such service. (Article III paragraph C)
Lot owners are encouraged to maintain their property by keeping trees and shrubs trimmed and well maintained as well as keeping their lawns cut and clear of debris.
The Trustees shall notify any lot owner who in the judgment of the Trustees has neglected to maintain their property to a point detrimental to the value of all properties in the subdivision.
Minimum standards for property maintenance are available via the Saint Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works website.
Saint Louis County Ordinances & Services
1 / Streets & Sidewalks
The streets and sidewalks are owned and maintained by Saint Louis County. The county will provide the following services on our streets and sidewalks:
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Saint Louis County will sweep the streets twice per year upon request.
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The Department will trim trees located between the street and sidewalk on the street side for branches that are less than 15 feet above the street pavement and on the sidewalk side for branches less than 7 feet above the sidewalk.
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The Department will remove dead or dying trees.
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If roots are pushing up the sidewalk, the Department will either grind down any uneven concrete or replace the sidewalk. Tree roots may be either cut or the trees may be fully removed.
Questions or concerns regarding the maintenance of our streets and sidewalks should be directed to Saint Louis County Service request line at 314-615-8538.
In addition, please also notify our OFE Neighborhood Preservation Committee.
2 / Cul-de-sac Islands
Cul-de-sac landscape islands are owned by Saint Louis County. The County will not cut grass or attend to any plantings on these islands. They will remove or trim trees that are dead or dying. All other maintenance is performed by the residents around the island.
3 / Neighborhood Preservation & Property Maintenance
Problem properties or improvement opportunities specific to our neighborhood streets and sidewalks may be reported to Saint Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works by calling (314) 615-4100. All calls are confidential.
Property inspections are conducted by the Neighborhood Preservation Department of Saint Louis County. Minimum standards for property maintenance are available via the Saint Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works website.
4 / Nuisance Animals
Animal control can be contacted at (314) 726-6655.
5 / Blocking the Sidewalk
Vehicles parked in driveways should not block the sidewalk, please report any violations to our neighborhood watch police officers listed above.
6 / Street Lights
OFE street lights are rented from AmerenUE. If there is anything wrong with a street light, please call 314-342-1000 and report the problem along with the street light number which should be on the street light. Refer to the street light map if the street light number is missing.
7 / Additional Saint Louis County Services
​Many other services are offered by Saint Louis County. More information may obtained on the Saint Louis County webpage.