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!
University Heights!! Solid built home on a double lot near parks, the Art Museum, MSU, downtown, Mercy, and Bass Pro. Newer roof , HVAC and windows per the family, make this a great home to update and make your own. Sitting on a double corner lot with great landscaping and nice trees, a fenced backyard, and a storage building this home is ready for the next owner. There are hardwoods under the adorable blue carpet, and the bathrooms are original but pristine. Also, don't miss the large sunroom! Rare find, don't hesitate.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,672 (+17.0%)
$15,370 + $38,270
$53,640
2024
$2,285 (+3.5%)
$15,370 + $38,270
$53,640
2023
$2,207 (+1.4%)
$14,630 + $27,950
$42,580
2022
$2,177
$14,630 + $26,750
$41,380
2021
$2,177 (+1.5%)
$14,630 + $25,230
$39,860
2020
$2,145 (+2.9%)
$14,630 + $25,230
$39,860
2019
$2,085 (+20.2%)
$14,630 + $22,930
$37,560
2018
$1,735 (+1.0%)
$14,630 + $22,930
$37,560
2017
$1,717 (+0.2%)
$11,700 + $19,570
$31,270
2016
$1,713 (+0.9%)
$11,700 + $19,570
$31,270
2015
$1,698 (+3.0%)
$11,700 + $19,570
$31,270
2014
$1,648
$11,700 + $18,430
$30,130
Tax history for 959 E University St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,672 (+17.0%)
$15,370 + $38,270
$53,640
2024
$2,285 (+3.5%)
$15,370 + $38,270
$53,640
2023
$2,207 (+1.4%)
$14,630 + $27,950
$42,580
2022
$2,177
$14,630 + $26,750
$41,380
2021
$2,177 (+1.5%)
$14,630 + $25,230
$39,860
2020
$2,145 (+2.9%)
$14,630 + $25,230
$39,860
2019
$2,085 (+20.2%)
$14,630 + $22,930
$37,560
2018
$1,735 (+1.0%)
$14,630 + $22,930
$37,560
2017
$1,717 (+0.2%)
$11,700 + $19,570
$31,270
2016
$1,713 (+0.9%)
$11,700 + $19,570
$31,270
2015
$1,698 (+3.0%)
$11,700 + $19,570
$31,270
2014
$1,648
$11,700 + $18,430
$30,130
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,714
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Greene County
APN
881325417015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Full
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,074
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Permanent
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,284.50
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: SGF-Sunshine
Middle Or Junior School: SGF-Jarrett
High School: SGF-Parkview
Location Information
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.
Subdivision Name: University Heights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Greene County
APN: 881325417015
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: klrw369@kw.com
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Schools
Delaware Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Jarrett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Parkview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $481,000
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