New Roof just installed on this majestic Walnut Street Historical district estate. An exquisite turn-of-the-century Craftsman home was the former residence of Dr. Busiek, a Springfield pediatrician & avid tennis player. Set on approximately 1.31 acres in the treasured Roundtree School district, this remarkable estate blends Springfield history, architectural grandeur and modern luxury accommodation to perfection and now has a brand-new roof! Its history extends beyond the home itself. From the 1920s through the 1980s, the property's tennis court was home to the Springfield Tennis Club, a distinctive legacy. Ready for your enjoyment and perfect entertainment area large enough for any special occasion gathering. You'll also find a basketball court, sweeping covered porches and authentic leaded-glass entry doors open to beautiful hardwood floors, majestic wood columns & grand staircase. Numerous vintage chandeliers & new plantation shutters. Two gas fireplaces add warmth, including one with an exquisite French marble mantel. Two sunrooms, 4+ bedrooms, two full & two half baths offer generous living space. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a gas range and double ovens. Heated floors warm the kitchen, bathrooms & basement. The glamorous primary suite features an extraordinary walk-in dressing room with custom dressers and glass-enclosed cabinetry. Its opulent bath offers double sinks, a makeup vanity with its own sink, a soaking tub, and a deluxe walk-in shower. The refinished basement offers surround sound, a full bar, wine chiller & a concealed bookcase leading to a safe room with a valuables safe & exterior escape hatch. Mature grounds, an Italian-style fountain & a dedicated irrigation well complete this extraordinary property. Minutes from MSU & downtown, the Busiek House is more than a home-it is an opportunity to become the next steward of a distinctive part of Springfield History.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$247Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elaine Montgomery• 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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1635 E Walnut St · $849,900
$847K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $847K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
45 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.5%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Pantry
High-speed internet
Crown molding
High ceilings
Soaking tub
Granite counters
Cathedral ceilings
Walk-in closets
Wired for sound
Sound system
Wet bar
Insulated windows with coverings (drapes, shutters, window treatments)
Has fireplace (gas; located in dining room)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas oven
Gas cooktop
Built-in electric oven
Free-standing gas oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Instant hot water
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating and cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air
Radiant floor heating
Heat pump
Zoned systems
Fireplace(s) as supplemental heat
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Tennis court(s)
Enclosed and covered patios/porches including front porch, side porch, terrace and patio
Gazebo and other outbuildings
Fenced yard with privacy, wrought iron and invisible fencing options
Sprinklers in front and rear
Cleared, mostly level yard with few trees
Home design
Residential single-family home
Three or more levels
Lap siding exterior
Shingle roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Parking
Private, covered garage (2 spaces) with garage door opener; garage faces side
Oversized garage
Driveway with circular driveway and additional paved parking
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built with lap siding
Shingle roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Utilities
Public and private water available
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This district is intended primarily for single-family detached dwellings at low residential densities of approximately seven units per acre. Certain other structures and uses necessary to serve governmental, educational, religious, recreational, and other needs of neighborhood areas are allowed as permitted or conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the single-family residential character of the district. Internal stability, harmony, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for dwellings and related facilities and by consideration of the proper functional relationship and arrangement of the different uses permitted in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Springfield, MO • 65802
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,134 per month, based on comparable rentals