Prime location, timeless charm, and exceptional value come together in this well-maintained property just minutes from Mercy Hospital and Missouri State University. Positioned in one of Springfield's most desirable areas, this home offers broad appeal for both owner-occupants and investors alike. Beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout, while the large fenced backyard provides the perfect space for pets, entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. With convenient access to major employers, education, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this property offers the lifestyle homeowners desire and the rental demand investors seek. Whether you're searching for a place to call home or an income-producing asset to add to your portfolio, this opportunity delivers location, flexibility, and long-term value. 8 interior photos have digital furniture staging.
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Price cut: $5.9K (8/11)
$234,000
1218 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804
3beds
1,473sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.25 Acres Lot
$228,900 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced backyardBeautiful hardwood floors
- 55 days |
- 827 |
- 52 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Haylee Eden Davis 417-254-1901,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 60327266
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Kitchen
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Living room
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Other
- Area: 840
- Dimensions: 28 x 30
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal
Features
- Internet - Fiber Optic
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished,Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,473
- Total interior livable area: 1,473 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,473
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Parking Pad, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1230206016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Catalpa
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,744
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$228,900
$217,000 - $240,000
$1,511/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $234,000-2.5%$159/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $239,900-2.9%$163/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $1,600-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,800+28.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $247,000+12.3%$168/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Price change | $1,400-6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,500+66.7%$1/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/5/2024 | Pending sale | $220,000$149/sqft |
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| 8/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $220,000+87.2%$149/sqft |
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| 1/27/2020 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2020 | Listed for rent | $900+2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 11/11/2017 | Listing removed | $875$1/sqft |
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| 10/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $875-2.8%$1/sqft |
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| 12/25/2014 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 12/17/2014 | Price change | $900-16.3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/12/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 10/3/2014 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/9/2014 | Price change | $117,500-2%$80/sqft |
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| 2/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $119,900$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,745 -3.8% | $35,020 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $1,813 +0.6% | $33,800 |
| 2023 | $1,803 -0.3% | $33,800 +2.1% |
| 2022 | $1,808 +0% | $33,100 |
| 2021 | $1,808 +5.4% | $33,100 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $1,714 +28.2% | $30,020 +24.5% |
| 2018 | $1,338 +1.3% | $24,110 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $1,320 | $24,090 |
| 2016 | $1,320 | $24,090 |
| 2015 | $1,320 +0.9% | $24,090 |
| 2014 | $1,308 | $24,090 -2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $24,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,600 +49% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,510 +0.2% |
| 2006 | $764 | $16,470 |
| 2005 | $764 +3.4% | $16,470 +0.9% |
| 2004 | $739 +0.4% | $16,330 |
| 2003 | $736 +1.5% | $16,330 |
| 2002 | $726 +28.6% | $16,330 |
| 2001 | $564 | $16,330 |
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Neighborhood: Delaware
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Delaware Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Jarrett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Parkview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SGF-Delaware
- Middle: SGF-Jarrett
- High: SGF-Parkview
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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