About ELS Properties
ELS Properties is a family-owned real estate investment, development and property management company that began in Union in 2004, managing homes, apartments, student and senior housing and villas in Franklin and Gasconade counties and towns such as Warrenton, Farmington and Hermann.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention attentive management, helpful staff and well-kept properties.
Years in business from the company's website: “When Ed Schmelz purchased his first 4-plex apartment building in 2004 in his hometown of Union, MO, it was the start of ELS Properties.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 3, 2026
- Newest Google review: November 3, 2026
Not checked by us
- Missouri license records (coming soon)
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Single-family homes
- Apartment buildings
- Apartment communities
- Student housing
- Senior housing
- Villas
- Townhomes
Services
- Property management
- Development
- Real estate services
- Maintenance
Areas served
- Union
- St. Clair
- Warrenton
- Farmington
- Hermann
- Lake Ozark
- Franklin County
- Gasconade County
- Montgomery County
- St. Francois County
- St. Louis County
- Warren County
- Lincoln County
From the company's website, checked November 3, 2026.
Office and hours
71 E Independence Dr, Union, MO 63084
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from Google. Call ahead to confirm.
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Rentals 14
- Helpful staff 5
- Call 4
- Duplex staff 3
- Senior communities 3
- Mowed 2
- Policy 2
- Landlord 2
- Credit score 2
- Place to live 2
Source: Google. Newest review November 3, 2026. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about ELS Properties
Where is ELS Properties located?
ELS Properties's office is at 71 E Independence Dr, Union, MO 63084.
How long has ELS Properties been in business?
Since 2004, about 22 years. Its website says: “When Ed Schmelz purchased his first 4-plex apartment building in 2004 in his hometown of Union, MO, it was the start of ELS Properties.”
How much does ELS Properties charge?
ELS Properties does not publish its fees on its website. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges.
Which areas does ELS Properties serve?
Its website lists Union, St. Clair, Warrenton, Farmington, Hermann, Lake Ozark, Franklin County, Gasconade County, Montgomery County, St. Francois County, St. Louis County and Warren County and more.
What does ELS Properties manage?
Property types: single-family homes, apartment buildings, apartment communities, student housing, senior housing, villas and townhomes. Services: property management, development, real estate services and maintenance. From the company's website.
What do Google reviewers say about ELS Properties?
ELS Properties has a 3.4 rating from 86 Google reviews. Reviewers often mention attentive management, helpful staff and well-kept properties.
How do I get a quote from ELS Properties?
Use Request a free quote on this page. Your request goes only to ELS Properties. It is free and there is no obligation.