Welcome to 1542 Plaza Ave Tucked beneath mature shade trees on a walkable Springfield street, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern comfort. Natural light pours through oversized windows, filling the living space around a cozy fireplace that anchors the home. The updated interior offers move-in-ready style, while the large backyard provides plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply unwind under the trees.Just a short stroll from Oak Grove Park, this tree-lined neighborhood is ideal for morning walks, weekend picnics, and an easy, connected lifestyle with quick access to 65. Don't miss this rare combination of space, light, and location.
Active
Price cut: $5.1K (9/22)
$269,900
1542 S Plaza Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804
4beds
1,786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tree-lined neighborhoodMature shade trees
- 72 days
- 780
- 67
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carter Rader 417-300-6190,
Beverly Hills 417
Source: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 60328967
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bonus Room, Family Room
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Access Only:No Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,786
- Total interior livable area: 1,786 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,786
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Level, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1228417010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sunshine
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,465
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,715/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $269,900-1.9%$151/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$154/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000+75%$157/sqft |
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| 9/5/2020 | Listing removed | $160,000$90/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #60168401 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $160,000$90/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Pending sale | $160,000$90/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$90/sqft |
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| 7/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $170,000+14.1%$95/sqft |
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| 2/8/2020 | Listing removed | $148,999$83/sqft |
Source: USRealty.com, LLP #60153125 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2019 | Price change | $148,999-11.8%$83/sqft |
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| 9/18/2019 | Price change | $168,999+3%$95/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2019 | Price change | $163,999-3%$92/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $169,000+83.7%$95/sqft |
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| 5/31/2017 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/16/2016 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/2/2016 | Pending sale | $92,000$52/sqft |
Source: Murney Associates, Realtors #60058623 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $92,000$52/sqft |
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| 8/15/2016 | Pending sale | $92,000$52/sqft |
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| 7/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $92,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,465 +2.4% | $29,410 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $1,431 +0.6% | $26,680 |
| 2023 | $1,423 +8.5% | $26,680 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $1,312 +0% | $24,020 |
| 2021 | $1,312 +2.4% | $24,020 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $1,280 +7.1% | $22,420 +4% |
| 2018 | $1,196 +4.6% | $21,550 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $1,143 | $20,860 |
| 2016 | $1,143 | $20,860 |
| 2015 | $1,143 +0.9% | $20,860 +122.6% |
| 2014 | $1,133 | $9,370 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $9,410 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,410 -43.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,530 +0.2% |
| 2006 | $654 | $16,500 |
| 2005 | $654 +3.4% | $16,500 +18.1% |
| 2004 | $632 +0.4% | $13,970 |
| 2003 | $630 +1.5% | $13,970 |
| 2002 | $621 +4.9% | $13,970 |
| 2001 | $592 | $13,970 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Grove
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SGF-Pittman
- Middle: SGF-Hickory Hills
- High: SGF-Glendale
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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