Step into this classic 1950's Carthage stone home and be WOWED! This home has been completely renovated and restored thoughtfully to reflect its past, encompass the present, and be ready for the future! Many custom features including beautiful walnut accents throughout, butler's pantry, kitchen cabinetry that gives a nod to a past life, two brand new beautiful bathrooms, custom closets, brand new outdoor deck with pergola and entertaining area set up for outdoor kitchen, beautiful covered back patio, expansive double lot with mature trees, and poignant landscaping, brand new cedar privacy fence with steel posts, new lawn sprinkler system. If that isn't enough, check out the brand new heated and cooled 12x30 building with composite decking surround! This detached space could be a 4th bedroom, extra storage, a great mancave/sheshed, office, yoga studio, you name it! The options are endless and the world is your oyster! Other features include, brand new vinyl windows, newer roof, newly poured concrete driveway, new and restored light fixtures throughout, new paint, new front door, new sliding door, refinished hardwoods throughout, updated electrical and new electrical panel, water heater and air handler 3yrs old, refrigerator/washer/dryer can all STAY! This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to own the best house in one of the most beautiful and historical Springfield neighborhoods!! You won't want to miss it!
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959 E University Street, Springfield, MO 65807
3beds
2,074sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.5 Acres Lot
$428,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,948 Estimated rent
Home value
$428,600
$394,000 - $463,000
$1,948/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 17, 2025 at 11:09am
Listed by:
Mina L Sorey 417-693-2009,
Keller Williams,
James L Bolin 417-224-7445,
Keller Williams
Bought with:
Blake Cook, 2018016865
Keller Williams
Source: SOMOMLS,MLS#: 60294451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level, W/D Hookup
Features
- Quartz Counters, Internet - Fiber Optic, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Tilt-In Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Partially Finished,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,074
- Total interior livable area: 2,074 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,074
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Privacy,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1325417015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Permanent, Crawl Space, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Springfield
- Subdivision: University Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source:  SOMOMLS #60294451 | ||
| 5/18/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000$217/sqft |
Source: SOMOMLS #60294451 | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+69.8%$217/sqft |
Source: SOMOMLS #60294451 | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: SOMOMLS #60214178 | ||
| 4/8/2022 | Pending sale | $265,000$128/sqft |
Source: SOMOMLS #60214178 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,285 +3.5% | $41,380 |
| 2023 | $2,207 +1.4% | $41,380 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $2,177 +0% | $39,860 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Phelps Grove
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Delaware Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Jarrett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Parkview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SGF-Sunshine
- Middle: SGF-Jarrett
- High: SGF-Parkview
Source: SOMOMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.