Welcome to The Corner Building, a distinctive historic property ready for its next life. Prized for its prime position at the corner of National Avenue and Historic Walnut Street, this remarkable property blends timeless architectural character with exceptional versatility. Once a beautiful home and now thoughtfully converted to office use, it offers an opportunity unlike any other--to restore it as a residence, create a live-work space, pursue a creative reuse, or explore short-term rental possibilities. The property is zoned high density residential and currently operates under a special use permit for office space, giving the next owner a flexible opportunity. Two separate front entrances, including one with direct access to the second story, create the potential to easily separate the property into an A and B unit. Currently configured with nine office spaces, the layout could also accommodate four bedrooms and multiple living areas, depending on your vision. Three bathrooms feature historically accurate fixtures and tile paired with modern functionality. Original character, beautiful hardwood floors, ornate fireplaces and mantels, and carefully preserved architectural elements give the building a warmth and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated. The kitchen adds another layer of personality with custom cabinetry crafted in a distinctive scalloped silhouette. Outside, the grand wraparound front porch welcomes you with space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the charm of this coveted setting. The property offers impressive convenience with a paved parking area accommodating 16+ vehicles, and a detached two-car garage. With close proximity to Missouri State University, downtown, and the Rountree neighborhood, the location is every bit as compelling as the building itself. With so much history, character, and possibility wrapped into one extraordinary property, The Corner Building is ready for its next chapter--and the opportunity to write it is yours.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$131Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Langston Group Group• Murney Associates - Primrose
Walnut Street, located between South Avenue and National Avenue, is a historic and walkable Springfield neighborhood with brick storefront blocks and a steady café-and-gallery hum. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Walnut Street and South Avenue, where patios, small galleries, and late-night marquees keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include Gillioz Theatre, MudHouse Coffee, and Springfield Brewing Company. Early-20th-century commercial facades mix with loft-style spaces above street-level shops. Tree-lined side streets soften the downtown grid, while pocket greenspaces break up the blocks. The pace shifts from daytime espresso runs to evening shows and pub tables.
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Market insights
1201 E Walnut St · $595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
59.3%
Most homes are selling 41% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$595,000
Median sale price in this area is $269,017. (55% lower than this home)
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Interior features
Entrance foyer
In-law floorplan
Walk-in closet(s)
Crown molding
Soaking tub
Window coverings (drapes, blinds, shutters)
Gas water heater
Has fireplace with masonry surround, wood-burning insert; located in family room and living room
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Basement provides full unfinished storage space
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Heating via natural gas, forced air, radiant and fireplace insert
Exterior features
Covered patio and front and side porches
Rain gutters
Wood fencing
Corner lot
City street frontage on a public, publicly maintained asphalt road
Has view
Home design
Single-family residential home
Three or more levels
Parking
Two-car garage
Oversized garage that faces the side
Paved parking pad
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Construction
Wood siding and brick exterior
Asphalt roof
Block foundation
Built with multiple stories (three or more)
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-HD
High-Density Multifamily Residential District
The R-HD district is intended to accommodate multifamily developments at densities up to approximately 40 units per acre. The R-HD district is intended for high-rise apartment development, located primarily in and around the center city or other high-intensity use areas specified in the comprehensive plan. This district is intended for areas that have access for vehicular traffic from collector or higher classification streets without traversing minor streets in adjoining residential neighborhoods. New single-family dwellings are not permitted to ensure that vacant land set aside for multifamily development is not preempted by less intense development. Certain other structures and uses necessary to serve governmental, educational, religious, recreational, and other needs of neighborhoods are allowed as permitted or conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character of this district. Applications for residential use after August 27, 2007, shall include sufficient information for staff to complete analysis under the multifamily development location and design guidelines.
Permitted uses
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Community / recreation center
Religious facility
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Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Police station
Park & open space
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