This cozy, traditional cottage home is situated very near Phelps Grove Park and is just minutes to the local Universities and downtown! The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a formal dining area, and a large living area. Small single-door garage and fully fenced backyard. This unit is pet friendly. We allow a maximum of 2 pets. Nonrefundable pet fees are as follows: $350 per cat, $400 per medium dog (40 lbs or less), $500 per large dog (over 40 lbs). No pet rent. Tenants in charge of utilities, trash, internet, and lawncare.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Tudor
Construction Type: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARLBOROUGH SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,346
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: MARLBOROUGH ADDITION LOT 47 & E 6.6 FT LOT 48
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,909
Legal Lot Number: 47
Municipality Name: SPRINGFIELD R12
Acres: 0.1586
Depth Footage: 141
Front Footage: 48.8
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM DWELLING,PLATED LOT
Utility Information
Utility Type: All
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,346
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,909 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Greene County
APN: 881325207025
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Sale and tax history for 509 E Bennett St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #2
Sep 20, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,695
$1/sq ft
Sep 1, 2026
Price Changed
$1,695
$1/sq ft
Aug 13, 2026
Price Changed
$1,750
$1/sq ft
Jul 1, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,850
$1/sq ft
RENT. #1
May 12, 2022
Price Changed
$1,500
$1/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,269 (+6.4%)
$5,700 + $19,780
$25,480
2024
$1,193 (+0.6%)
$5,700 + $19,780
$25,480
2023
$1,186 (+14.1%)
$3,530 + $18,700
$22,230
2022
$1,039
$3,530 + $18,700
$22,230
2021
$1,039 (+5.6%)
$3,530 + $15,500
$19,030
2020
$984 (+2.9%)
$3,530 + $15,500
$19,030
2019
$956 (−11.0%)
$3,530 + $13,700
$17,230
2018
$1,074 (+1.0%)
$3,530 + $13,700
$17,230
2017
$1,063 (+13.0%)
$3,530 + $15,830
$19,360
2016
$941 (+1.0%)
$3,530 + $15,830
$19,360
2015
$932 (+1.9%)
$3,530 + $13,640
$17,170
2014
$915
$3,530 + $13,210
$16,740
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
4/10
Delaware Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Jarrett Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Parkview High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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About
Phelps
Phelps, located between Missouri State University and Downtown Springfield, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the National Avenue and Walnut Street corridor, where campus-foot-traffic meets coffee counters, casual eateries, and late-night marquees. Pillars nearby include Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the Gillioz Theatre, and the Springfield Art Museum. Side streets read as classic Springfield: front porches, brick foursquares, and small apartment courts tucked behind mature shade. Parks and greenways thread the edges, linking daily routines to trails and open lawns. The geography keeps errands and culture on a compact grid without losing a lived-in, residential cadence.
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Public facts and zoning for 509 E Bennett St
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,346
Stories
1.5
Lot Size
6,909 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1939
Year Renovated
—
County
Greene County
APN
881325207025
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026.
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Zoning
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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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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