#60273419, Patrick J Murney, Listing Office: Murney Associates - Primrose
959 E University St Springfield, MO 65807
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About 959 E University St
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!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: W/D Hookup, Quartz Counters, Internet - Fiber Optic, High Speed Internet
- Fireplace: Living Room, Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Front
- Exterior: Gutters, Privacy Fence, Fully Fenced, Porch/Covered, Deck, Porch, Porch Front
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Central
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $450,000
- Price/SqFt: $216
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,207
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From Sunshine and National at Mercy, go north to University Street on the left. Home will be on the right at the corner of Kings and University.
- Year Built: 1953
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,074 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.5 Acres
- MLS Number: 60294451
- MLS Name: somo
- Office Name: Keller Williams
- Office Phone: (417) 883-4900
- Office Email: klrw369@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Mina L Sorey
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $42,580 | $2,207 |
2023 | $41,380 | $2,207 |
2021 | $39,860 | $2,176 |
2020 | $37,560 | $2,145 |
2019 | $37,560 | $1,734 |
2018 | $31,270 | $1,734 |
2017 | $31,270 | $1,717 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Sunshine Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•421 E Sunshine St
6
Delaware Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•1505 S Delaware Ave
3
Holland Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•2403 S Holland Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,828. The majority of Springfield, MO residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 959 E University St
The listing price of 959 E University St property is $450,000.
The property 959 E University St is a house located in Springfield, Missouri, 65807.
Active Listing: 959 E University St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 959 E University St are: Sunshine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Delaware Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Holland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jarrett Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pershing K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pipkin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Parkview High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kickapoo High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,207 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 959 E University St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 959 E University St is 2,074 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 959 E University St is 1953.
This home is located at 959 E University St in Springfield, MO and zip code 65807 in the University Heights neighborhood. This 2,074 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.50 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.
In April 2025 more than 0 listings in Springfield, MO were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1 were sold below. The number of listings in Springfield, MO increased by 18% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 28 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $277,500.