The Manors at Tesson Ridge

The Manors at Tesson Ridge is the single family heart of Tesson Ridge, the roughly 100 acre, $200 million transformation of the former MetLife corporate campus on Tesson Ferry Road between Sunset Hills and Mehlville. Spread across approximately 57 acres, the neighborhood is planned for a limited collection of new construction homes, and the developer has described pricing from the low $600,000s to more than $1 million.

Two of the region's most established builders are bringing the homes to life: Lombardo Homes and Fischer Homes, introduced together at a ribbon cutting and drone light show on June 5, 2026. Ground broke on the new subdivision this summer, and it is one of the very few opportunities to build a brand new luxury home this close to the center of South County.

Within the same master plan, The Enclave at Tesson Ridge by Hardesty Homes offers 34 detached homes of roughly 1,600 to 1,800 square feet from about $500,000, so the community will welcome everyone from first time move up buyers to those ready for a larger custom residence.

Lombardo Homes brings more than sixty years of homebuilding to its limited collection of 38 homesites at the Manors, offering its fully customizable Tradition Series with ranch and two story plans such as the Savannah, Glacier, Redwood II, Harbor, Rainier, Shenandoah and Thornberry. Homes range from about 2,600 to more than 4,100 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 baths and three car garages, and buyers can reconfigure kitchens, expand rooms, add a private suite or refine the exterior. Cul de sac and walkout homesites are available.

Fischer Homes is bringing its Designer Collection to the Manors, with open concept living spaces, flexible layouts, stylish kitchens and spacious owner's suites. Fischer is currently building its VIP list, with members receiving first access to pricing, available floorplans and homesite selection.

Hardesty Homes, a third generation St. Louis builder founded in 1982, is completing The Enclave at Tesson Ridge, the smaller scale single family neighborhood within the development.

3 to 4 bedrooms · about 2,600 to 4,100+ square feet · three car garages · new construction 2026 and beyond

Lombardo's Tradition Series opens with the Savannah from about $728,000 and the Thornberry from about $770,000, and with lower level finishes, walkout homesites and designer selections, many homes are expected to finish well above those base prices. The developer has described Manors pricing overall as ranging from the low $600,000s to more than $1 million, and early reporting on the new subdivision noted homes priced near $1 million.

Fischer Homes has not yet released pricing for its Designer Collection here, and VIP list members will be the first to receive it. All pricing, plans and availability are set by the builders and are subject to change.

Lombardo Homes · sales office at 13023 Tesson Ferry Road, Suite 202, by appointment, with self guided tours available.

Fischer Homes · VIP list now open for priority access to homesites, pricing and floorplans.

Builders typically ask that your agent be registered with you at your very first visit, so reach out to A.J. before you tour.

For decades this hilltop campus was the South County home of MetLife, and at its peak more than 2,000 employees filled over 600,000 square feet of office space. When MetLife relocated in 2020, the building was left largely vacant, and one of the largest parcels in South County suddenly needed a new purpose.

St. Charles based Propper Construction Services, led by president Tim Breece, acquired the property from MetLife in late 2020 with a vision to reuse rather than demolish. Instead of leaving a vacant office park behind, the plan converts the original building into luxury apartments, adds new for sale neighborhoods around it and brings retail and services to the Tesson Ferry frontage, revitalizing the corridor for longtime neighbors and new residents alike.

The density is intentional. Breece has explained that bringing more households to the site is the key to attracting restaurants, retail and other services, and he sees the project as a model for meeting regional housing needs by reusing existing sites. St. Louis County approved the plan in 2021 after a public town hall, and at roughly 100 acres it ranks among the largest developments in South County history.

The Manors at Tesson Ridge (now selling): the luxury single family neighborhood by Lombardo Homes and Fischer Homes on approximately 57 acres.

The Residences at Tesson Ridge (now leasing): 210 upscale apartments created inside the converted MetLife building, each with its own floor plan and averaging around 1,450 square feet, set beside a three acre lake.

The Enclave at Tesson Ridge (Hardesty Homes): 34 detached homes from about $500,000.

The Shops at Tesson Ridge (planned): commercial space along Tesson Ferry Road for retail, restaurant, office and medical tenants.

Community amenities: walking trails around the lake, green space, a public plaza and pavilion for live music and events, sports courts and a new boulevard entrance off Tesson Ferry Road. Fischer has also outlined a planned clubhouse, pool, dog park, grilling area and pickleball and tennis courts for Manors homeowners.

Planned amenities and timelines are subject to change by the developer, the builders and St. Louis County.

The project was developed by Propper Construction Services, with Propper Asset Management overseeing The Residences. The broader team includes Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Loomis Associates, HOK and Fox Architects, with PARIC handling the conversion of the former MetLife building, and Kolb Grading and DCM Development Group partnering on the new home phase.

Together with Lombardo Homes, Fischer Homes and Hardesty Homes, it represents one of the most significant reinvestments in South County in a generation.

From a classic South County steakhouse to a beloved Italian trattoria, some of the area's most loved tables are only minutes from home.

Twisted Tree Steakhouse · Sunset Hills. A longtime favorite for aged steaks in a warm, intimate setting.

Walnut Grill · Sunset Hills. Upscale casual American with creative fusion dishes, ideal for an easy weeknight dinner.

Sam's Steakhouse · South County. A classic steakhouse with a piano bar, set in a historic Busch family building.

Trattoria Toscana · South County. Refined Italian known for its Bolognese and seafood.

Roberto's Trattoria · Concord. Southern Italian seafood, steaks and pasta just up the road.

Liliana's Italian Kitchen · Tesson Ferry Road. Classic St. Louis Italian, toasted ravioli included.

Worth the drive: the restaurants of Kirkwood and Webster Groves, and the legendary dining rooms on The Hill.

The Manors at Tesson Ridge is served by the Mehlville R-IX School District.

Hagemann Elementary · grades K through 5

Washington Middle School · grades 6 through 8

Mehlville High School · grades 9 through 12

Assignments should always be confirmed with the district for a specific address. The area also offers convenient access to well regarded private and parochial schools across South County, Kirkwood and Webster Groves.

About 5 minutes to Interstate 55 and Highway 21

About 10 minutes to Interstate 270

About 20 minutes to Downtown St. Louis

About 25 minutes to Lambert International Airport

Within easy reach of Mercy Hospital South, Sunset Hills shopping and dining, Grant's Trail, Tilles Park and Cliff Cave Park on the Mississippi.

New construction moves quickly, and the best homesites go to buyers who are prepared and represented from day one. Whether you are choosing between Lombardo and Fischer, comparing floor plans or selling your current home to make the move, A.J. will guide you through homesite selection, builder negotiations, design decisions and inspections so you build with confidence.

A.J. Graham

St. Louis Top Producing REALTOR®
The Graham Group · ReeceNichols Real Estate
Cell (314) 443-1819 · [email protected]

Answers to the questions buyers ask most about new construction homes at Tesson Ridge in South St. Louis County, zip code 63128.

Lombardo Homes and Fischer Homes are the builders of The Manors at Tesson Ridge. Lombardo is offering its customizable Tradition Series on a limited collection of 38 homesites, and Fischer is introducing its Designer Collection. Hardesty Homes is building the separate Enclave at Tesson Ridge neighborhood within the same development.

The community is at 13045 Tesson Ferry Road in South St. Louis County, Missouri 63128, between Tesson Ferry Road and Keller Road near Sunset Hills, Concord and Mehlville. It sits about two miles south of the Interstate 270 and Highway 21 interchange, with Interstate 55 about five minutes away.

Lombardo Homes lists the Savannah from about $728,000 and the Thornberry from about $770,000, and the developer has described overall pricing at the Manors from the low $600,000s to more than $1 million. Fischer Homes has not yet released pricing. Final prices depend on the plan, homesite and options selected.

Tesson Ridge is the redevelopment of the former MetLife corporate campus in South County. After MetLife relocated in 2020, Propper Construction Services purchased the roughly 100 acre property and is transforming it into a mixed use community with new single family homes, luxury apartments, green space and planned retail.

The Manors at Tesson Ridge is in the Mehlville R-IX School District, with Hagemann Elementary, Washington Middle School and Mehlville High School. Families should confirm school assignments for a specific address with the district.

Planned amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, dog park, grilling area and courts for pickleball and tennis, along with walking trails around the lake, green space and a public plaza and pavilion across the wider Tesson Ridge development. Amenities and timelines are subject to change.

Yes. Builders generally ask that your agent be registered with you at your first visit to the sales office or model, so it is best to contact A.J. Graham before you tour. A.J. represents buyers through homesite selection, builder negotiations, design decisions and inspections. Call or text (314) 443-1819.