Elegantly remodeled and move-in ready, this stunning University Heights home offers the beauty and convenience of an established neighborhood with modern updates and luxury throughout. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, each with its own private en-suite, plus a half bath, this home provides exceptional comfort and privacy. One of the main level bedrooms with its own en-suite could be used as a primary bedroom. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, you'll appreciate the multiple living spaces, gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, and 4 fireplaces adding warmth and charm. The beautifully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, double ovens, gas stovetop, dual pantry areas, soft-close cabinetry, and abundant workspace. The stunning upstairs primary retreat offers a peaceful escape with a custom walk-in closet and luxurious feel. A split-bedroom layout provides additional privacy and functionality. Outside, enjoy a fully privacy-fenced yard, spacious deck, corner lot location, and timeless curb appeal with Carthage stone exterior and contemporary glass garage doors. An unfinished basement provides excellent storage space and storm shelter potential. Perfectly situated just two blocks from Phelps Grove Park and conveniently close to Mercy Hospital, Missouri State University, walking trails, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this beautifully updated home blends historic charm with thoughtful modern improvements in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.
University Heights, located between Missouri State University and Phelps Grove Park, is a historic and walkable Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along South National Avenue near the MSU edge, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus-foot-traffic set the daily rhythm. Culture and community pillars include Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the Springfield Art Museum, and the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. Brick bungalows and Tudor Revival houses sit beside small apartment courts, giving blocks a layered, lived-in look. Sidewalks and bike lanes connect to green space and museum grounds. The pace shifts from quiet residential streets to event nights around the performing arts venues.
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826 E Portland St · $487,000
$482K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $482K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
154 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
In-law floorplan
Pantry
Granite counters
Walk-in closets
High-speed internet
Window coverings including blinds and shutters
Therapeutic whirlpool
Bedrooms
Walk-in closet(s)
Fireplace in bedroom
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Basement roughed for bath / partial bath
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Convection oven
Built-in electric oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Exhaust fan
Pantry
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating and cooling
Zoned heating and cooling
Forced air
Hot water and steam heating options
Radiant floor heating
Electric heating components
Exhaust fan for ventilation
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Patio
Deck
Front porch
Awnings
Rain gutters
Privacy wood fencing (full)
Shed(s)
Has view
Home design
Single-family residence
One and one-half levels
Corner lot
Level lot
Subdivision: University Heights
Parking
2-car garage
Driveway
Garage faces side
Security
Storm doors
Construction
Stone construction
Composition roof
Has unfinished basement (partial, bath/stubbed)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity and solar
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It's the 'Jackie O' of properties. .. . a perfect balance of class AND sass! A thoughtfully remodeled home in the highly sought after University Heights offers you a combination of modern elegance with an old soul. Boasting 4 bedrooms, all with private en-suites (including various master suite options) - this home is ideal for multi-generational living, entertaining, home schooling, working from home, and allowing everyone to have their own space. There are multiple living spaces as well as a formal dining room. The upgraded kitchen offers soft close features, stainless appliances including professional series 'Texas sized' refrigerator that would make Rachael Ray jealous - double ovens, gas range, dual pantry, and eat in area. You'll love the privacy of the split bedroom floor plan with your stunning 2nd floor master retreat that will knock your socks off - and perfect timing so you can enjoy the custom walk-in closet along with the tiled walk-in carwash of showers with dual rain shower heads! Outside provides a fully privacy fenced yard, newer oversized deck, and firepit on a corner lot. Other features include: newer roof, unfinished basement for storage and storm shelter, lovely hardwoods (no carpet), four (YES 4!) fireplaces, carthage stone exterior, and contemporary glass garage doors. This convenient location is just two blocks South of Phelps Grove Park, close to Mercy, Missouri State, walking trails, and downtown restaurants, breweries, and entertainment. For the home owner who wants the integrity and charm of an older home in an established neighborhood, this versatile property has withstood the test of time.
Public Records
Aug 21, 2020
Sold
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SOMO #60167345
Aug 20, 2020
Sold
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Jun 30, 2020
Listed
$385,000
$131/sq ft
+43
Come experience the Jackie O of homes - charming, chic, and a dollop of sass! This thoughtfully remodeled home in the highly sought after University Heights is the perfect combination of modern elegance with an old soul. Boasting 4 bedrooms all with their own attached bathroom (including various master suite options), this home is ideal for multi-generational living, entertaining, home schooling, or just being able to spread out when spending more time at home. There are multiple living spaces as well as a formal dining room. The recently upgraded kitchen offers soft close features, dual pantries, stainless appliances including professional series 'Texas sized' refrigerator that would make MTV Cribs jealous - double ovens, and gas range. You'll love the privacy of the split bedroom floor plan with your stunning 2nd floor master retreat that will knock your socks off - and perfect timing so you can enjoy the custom walk-in closet along with the tiled walk-in carwash of showers with dual rain shower heads! Outside provides a fully privacy fenced yard, newer oversized deck, playset, and firepit. Other features include: NEW roof, unfinished basement for storage and storm shelter, lovely hardwoods (no carpet), 4 fireplaces, carthage stone exterior, and contemporary glass garage doors. This convenient location on a corner lot is just two blocks South of Phelps Grove Park, close to Mercy, Missouri State, and downtown restaurants, breweries, and entertainment. For the home owner who wants to spend the days helping kids with science experiments and your nights hosting friends for dinner parties, this versatile property will adapt with you throughout the years.
Public Records
Aug 7, 2017
Sold
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SOMO #60077303
Aug 4, 2017
Sold
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Apr 25, 2017
Listed
$350,000
$119/sq ft
SOMO #60068227
Dec 15, 2016
Listed
$375,000
$127/sq ft
SOMO #60061259
Aug 26, 2016
Listed
$385,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2013
Sold
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Public Records
Oct 17, 2012
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,138 (−0.9%)
$7,680 + $75,370
$83,050
2024
$4,175 (+0.6%)
$7,680 + $75,370
$83,050
2023
$4,151 (+8.0%)
$7,320 + $70,490
$77,810
2022
$3,844
$7,320 + $70,490
$77,810
2021
$3,843 (+4.1%)
$7,320 + $63,060
$70,380
2020
$3,692 (+2.9%)
$7,320 + $63,060
$70,380
2019
$3,587 (+20.4%)
$7,320 + $57,320
$64,640
2018
$2,981 (+1.0%)
$7,320 + $57,320
$64,640
2017
$2,950 (+42.2%)
$5,850 + $47,880
$53,730
2016
$2,075 (+0.9%)
$5,850 + $47,880
$53,730
2015
$2,056 (+19.8%)
$5,850 + $32,020
$37,870
2014
$1,716
$5,850 + $25,540
$31,390
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
10,781 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,962
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,962
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Greene County
APN
881325412001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
R-SF
Single-Family Residential District
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 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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Historical weather
Springfield, MO • 65807
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Sun exposure
91/ 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.
10.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,353 per month, based on comparable rentals