First time on the market in over 56 years! An opportunity to own this house doesn't come around very often as the current owners had bought this home as newlyweds over half a century ago. And now it's time for them to part ways with it but not before putting on a BRAND NEW ROOF & GUTTERS in the summer of 2025. This home also features an attached carport, a pair of outbuildings in the backyard, and a lovely mature Maple tree that's begging for a tree fort. Step inside to hardwood flooring in the living room and bedrooms, a woodburning stove in the living room, a roomy open kitchen/dining area with a lot of cabinets and a bathroom with a tub/shower combo. This home does have a little wear and tear inside and outside but it's the lowest priced property BY FAR that you'll find in the highly rated Willard School District. It's all ready for you to fix up a little to make a great starter home or keep it as an investment property and rent it out. This property is being sold in 'as is' condition with the buyer's right of inspection.
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1523 N Western Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
2beds
992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$66,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,047 Estimated rent
Home value
$66,000
$60,000 - $73,000
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Outbuildings in the backyardAttached carportA lot of cabinetsWoodburning stoveHardwood flooring
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Sturm 417-773-2631,
AMAX Real Estate
Bought with:
Aaron R Wilken, 2000147249
ReeceNichols - Springfield
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 60306795
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Oven
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Access Only:No Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 992
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 992
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 75 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 881309301032
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: N/A
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source:  SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #60306795 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Pending sale | $64,900$65/sqft |
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #60306795 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $64,900$65/sqft |
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #60306795 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $692 +17.4% | $12,790 +19.5% |
| 2024 | $589 +0.4% | $10,700 |
| 2023 | $587 +6.9% | $10,700 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $549 0% | $9,960 |
| 2021 | $549 -0.9% | $9,960 |
| 2020 | $554 -0.4% | $9,960 -0.3% |
| 2018 | $556 +1.4% | $9,990 |
| 2017 | $549 | $9,990 |
| 2016 | $549 | $9,990 |
| 2015 | $549 +0.8% | $9,990 |
| 2014 | $545 | $9,990 -3.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $10,390 |
| 2011 | -- | $10,390 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,940 +10.5% |
| 2006 | $487 | $9,900 |
| 2005 | $487 +7.1% | $9,900 +8.8% |
| 2004 | $454 +11.5% | $9,100 |
| 2003 | $408 +2.2% | $9,100 |
| 2002 | $399 +32.1% | $9,100 |
| 2001 | $302 | $9,100 |
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Neighborhood: Tom Watkins
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willard South Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.8 mi
- 9/10Willard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WD East
- Middle: Willard
- High: Willard
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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- Greene County
- Springfield
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- 1523 N Western Avenue
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