$799,900
Springfield, MO 65802
MLS# 60323105
3 beds | 2 baths | 2532 sqft
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Property Description
A rare opportunity to own one of Springfield's most iconic historic estates. Known on the City of Springfield Historic Registry as the Meador House, it is associated with one of the founders of Springfield's City Charter.This home is deeply rooted in local history. Remarkably, the current owner was also one of the founders of Springfield's Historic Registry and he thoughtfully restored this extraordinary Spanish Hacienda-style estate, while preserving its architectural integrity and timeless character. Situated on just under one acre of expertly manicured and fully landscaped grounds, this property is truly an entertainer's dream. Guests are welcomed with ample parking, stunning outdoor spaces, a private courtyard with scenic fountain, and an impressive 20x40 in-ground heated pool reaching depths of up to 10 feet. The poolside cabana with outdoor fireplace creates the perfect setting for unforgettable gatherings and relaxing evenings.Inside, the home showcases incredible craftsmanship and authentic character with a Spanish tile roof, hardwood and tile flooring, soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and abundant natural light throughout. The breathtaking entry hall is filled with sunlight and centered around a cozy fireplace while overlooking the private courtyard and fountain. Elegant formal living and dining rooms, a charming kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms provide both beauty and functionality.The oversized primary suite was carefully designed as an addition that seamlessly embraces the home's original architectural style. This luxurious retreat features its own sitting area with fireplace, expansive walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath complete with custom tiled walk-in shower, antique dual-sink vanity, and a soaking tub with its own private fireplace. There is a detached three-car garage with epoxy floors and extensive built-in storage.1655 E Walnut is more than a home, this estate is a true piece of history, and a once-in-a-lifetime property.
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Contract Information
Vacation Rental: No
List Price/Total SqFt: 315.92
Historical District: Yes
Historical District Comments: on Historic Register
Foreclosure/Short Sale: No
Reserve Item: Yes
Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Begin Date: 2026-05-08
List Price: $799,900
Sign on Property: 1
Location, Tax and Other Information
Inside City Limits: Yes
RE Tax Provided By: Assessor Records
Keywords
Stories: 1
Elementary School: SGF-Rountree
Middle School: SGF-Jarrett
High School: SGF-Parkview
General Property Description
Split Bedroom: Yes
Above Grade UnFin SqFt: 0
Below Grade UnFin SqFt: 0
Waterfront/View: None
Basement: Yes
Lake/River/Creek: None
# Attached Garage Spaces: 0
# Detached Garage Spaces: 3
# Detached Carport Spaces: 0
Propane Tank: No
Total Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Above Grade Fin SqFt: 2532
Total Finished SqFt (All Levels): 2532
Total SqFt: 2532
SqFt Provided By: Assessor Records
Aprx Year Built: 1905
Garage/Carport: 1
Total Garage/Carport Stalls: 3
Lot Size Provided By: Assessor Records
Aprx Lot Size (Acres): 0.94
Listing Info
Owner Agent: No
Related to Owner: No
Basement
Partial: 1
Basement Type
Unfinished: 1
Storage Space: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Utility: 1
Dining
Formal Dining: 1
Kitchen/Dining Combo: 1
Attic
Access Only:No Stairs: 1
Interior Features
Cable TV: 1
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Internet - Cable: 1
Internet - Cellular/Wireless: 1
Internet - Satellite: 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Soaking Tub: 1
W/D Hookup: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Walk-In Shower: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Concrete Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fans: 1
Central: 1
Other Rooms
Bedroom-Master (Main Floor): 1
Formal Living Room: 1
Foyer: 1
Hearth Room: 1
Living Areas (2): 1
Fencing
Metal: 1
Wood: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Exhaust Fan: 1
Free Standing Stove: Gas: 1
Pot Filler: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Equipment
Hot Tub: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace: Yes
Bath: 1
Bedroom: 1
Gas: 1
Living Room: 1
Two or More: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Other - See Remarks: 1
Heating
Boiler: 1
Central: 1
Fireplace: 1
Forced Air: 1
Heating Source
Hot Water/Steam: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Road Frontage
City Street: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Cooling Source
Electric: 1
Architecture
1 Story: 1
Historic Designation: 1
Mediterranean: 1
Spanish: 1
Roofing Material
Tile: 1
Home Association Info
Home Owners/Condo Owners Association: None
Foundation
Poured Concrete: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Construction Materials
Stucco: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Will Sell
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Exterior Features
Cable Available: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Storm Door(s): 1
Other: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Paved: 1
Private: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered Deck/Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Screened: 1
Side Porch: 1
Terrace: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Shop Building Features
Shop Building: No
Other Structures
Gazebo: 1
Water
City Water: 1
Window Features
Blinds: 1
Double Pane Windows: 1
Drapes: 1
Shutters: 1
Window Coverings: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Lot Features
Cleared: 1
Curbs: 1
Landscaping: 1
Mature Timber: 1
Paved Frontage: 1
Sprinklers In Front: 1
Sprinklers In Rear: 1
Trees: 1
Lot Comments: E Walnut Historic Re
Flood Insurance
Not Required: 1
Documents Available
Aerial Photo: 1
Disclosure: 1
Disclosure - Lead Base Paint: 1
Disclosure - Measurement: 1
Plat Map: 1
Seller Disclosure: 1
Warranty Type
None: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
Street #: 1655
Street Direction: East
Street Name/Route: Walnut
Suffix: Street
County: Greene
State/Province: MO
Zip Code: 65802
Section: 19
Township: 29n
Parcel ID: 1219123028
Subdivision: Bigbee's
Cross Street: National
Real Estate Tax: 4320.38
Tax Year: 2025
Legal Description: Bigbee's Sub Div W 210 Ft S 210 Ft Lot 3 (Ex E 15 Ft)
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Highway 60, exit National Ave and go North. Turn east onto E Walnut St. Home will be on the North side of the street.
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Property Features
Basement: Partial
Basement Type: Unfinished; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Utility
Dining: Formal Dining; Kitchen/Dining Combo
Attic: Access Only:No Stairs
Other Rooms: Bedroom-Master (Main Floor); Formal Living Room; Foyer; Hearth Room; Living Areas (2)
Appliances: Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Free Standing Stove: Gas; Pot Filler; Refrigerator; Gas Water Heater
Equipment: Hot Tub
Fireplace Features: Bath; Bedroom; Gas; Living Room; Two or More; Wood Burning; Other - See Remarks
Interior Features: High Speed Internet; Internet - Cable; Internet - Cellular/Wireless; Internet - Satellite; Security System; Smoke Detector(s); Soaking Tub; W/D Hookup; Walk-In Closet(s); Walk-In Shower; Cable TV; Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Concrete Counters
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile
Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central
Cooling Source: Electric
Heating: Boiler; Central; Fireplace; Forced Air
Heating Source: Hot Water/Steam; Natural Gas
Architecture: 1 Story; Historic Designation; Mediterranean; Spanish
Patio and Porch Features: Covered Deck/Porch; Front Porch; Patio; Screened; Side Porch; Terrace
Pool Features: In Ground; Private
Exterior Features: Cable Available; Rain Gutters; Storm Door(s); Other
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Circular Driveway; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Parking Spaces; Paved; Private
Other Structures: Gazebo
Fencing: Metal; Wood
Window Features: Blinds; Double Pane Windows; Drapes; Shutters; Window Coverings; Window Treatments
Construction Materials: Stucco; Wood Frame
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roofing Material: Tile
Lot Features: Cleared; Curbs; Landscaping; Mature Timber; Paved Frontage; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Trees
Water: City Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Road Frontage: City Street
Will Sell: Cash; Conventional
Flood Insurance: Not Required
Possession: At Closing
Documents Available: Aerial Photo; Disclosure; Disclosure - Lead Base Paint; Disclosure - Measurement; Plat Map; Seller Disclosure
Warranty Type: None
Listing Office: Keller Williams
Last Updated: May - 09 - 2026
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