Welcome to Melrose!This recently remodeled cottage has all of the updates and charm that your buyer is looking for!Remodeled in 2021 this home has new flooring throughout, new bathroom fixtures and tile, refurbished original bathtub, original built-in china cabinet, new kitchen cabinets, new counter tops and appliances with plenty of other updates your buyer won't want to miss!The detached garage with carport is perfect for a workshop. It has a concrete floor, electricity and has it's own window air conditioning unit. Walking distance to Mercy Hospital, Meador Park and The Battlefield Mall, this home is move-in ready and waiting for its new owner!
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1540 E Cherokee Street, Springfield, MO 65804
2beds
1,082sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$198,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$198,000
$180,000 - $218,000
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New counter topsDetached garage with carportRefurbished original bathtubOriginal built-in china cabinetNew kitchen cabinets
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Listed by:
Austin L. McGee 417-841-7971,
Murney Associates - Primrose
Bought with:
Tamara J. Smith, 2016016313
Century 21 Integrity Group
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 60299338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Sun Room
Heating
- Central, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, W/D Hookup
Features
- Other Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Access Only:No Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,082
- Total interior livable area: 1,082 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,082
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Chain Link,Metal
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 881231110004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Melrose Place
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $89,300
- Annual tax amount: $829
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/22/2025 | Pending sale | $190,000$176/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $190,000+192.3%$176/sqft |
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| 9/27/2012 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $65,000$60/sqft |
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| 7/9/2012 | Listing removed | $65,000$60/sqft |
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| 6/15/2012 | Price change | $65,000-7.1%$60/sqft |
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| 4/5/2012 | Listed for sale | $70,000$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $845 +1.9% | $16,970 +9.7% |
| 2024 | $830 +0.6% | $15,470 |
| 2023 | $825 -0.4% | $15,470 +2% |
| 2022 | $828 +0% | $15,170 |
| 2021 | $828 +0.8% | $15,170 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $822 -0.3% | $14,390 -3.2% |
| 2018 | $824 +13.3% | $14,860 +12% |
| 2017 | $727 | $13,270 |
| 2016 | $727 | $13,270 |
| 2015 | $727 +0.9% | $13,270 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $721 | $13,020 +13.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $11,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,500 +7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,660 +0.3% |
| 2006 | $485 | $10,630 |
| 2005 | $485 +3.4% | $10,630 +2.6% |
| 2004 | $469 +0.4% | $10,360 |
| 2003 | $467 +1.5% | $10,360 |
| 2002 | $460 +18.7% | $10,360 |
| 2001 | $388 | $10,360 |
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Neighborhood: Meador Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Delaware Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Jarrett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Parkview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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