Is a car needed in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Is Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Does Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's wildlife

Does Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are community events

Is Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

OFF MARKET

1516 N Farmer Ave
Springfield, MO 65802

Tom Watkins

2 Beds
1 Bath
700 sqft

$70,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $483/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$70,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $483/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

700 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1516 N Farmer Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Living Area

700 sqft

Price/Sqft

$101

Parking

None

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1516 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO. 1516 N Farmer Ave is in the Tom Watkins neighborhood in Springfield, MO and in ZIP code 65802. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 700 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7840 sqft and was built in 1930.

1516 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65802 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft single-family home in Tom Watkins, built in 1930. It last sold for $0 on Jan 17, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2023 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 30, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $70,900, with a rent estimate of $872/month.

Home Details for 1516 N Farmer Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Other, WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Additional Information
On Site Laundry Available

Price History for 1516 N Farmer Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/30/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

05/22/2023	$700	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

01/17/2019	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/17/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/26/2018	$450	ListingRemoved	N/A

10/25/2018	$450	Listed For Rent	N/A

07/12/2018	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/12/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/02/2018	$26,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/02/2018	$26,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

06/11/2018	$26,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/01/2018	$26,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Springfield

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$237K

$600MoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

0.6%MoM

Price per sq ft

$153

$2MoM

Available listings

1090

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$285
Assessment	$30,100

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $131,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,152 sqft
1510 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
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2 bd
1 ba
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1511 N Kansas Expy,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,008 sqft
1523 N Kansas Expy,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1 ba
760 sqft
1516 N Wabash Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
1524 N Wabash Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $77,800
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
1520 N Wabash Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $120,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
1522 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $89,800
2 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
1526 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,036 sqft
1530 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $76,400
2 bd
1 ba
624 sqft
1536 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
OFF MARKET
Est. $93,700
2 bd
1 ba
808 sqft
1601 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Tom Watkins

At least 27 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say car is needed
84 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say it's dog friendly
78 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say kids play outside
59 % Say there are sidewalks
59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say there's holiday spirit
44 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say streets are well-lit
36 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say people would walk alone at night
21 % Say there are community events
18 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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Resident
4y ago
"No events, per se, but everyone waves and smiles and keeps an eye on the kids. Classic neighborly area!"
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4y ago
"the neighborhood will improve once the trailer park is gone. and we need speedbumps on west Atlantic st. even the cops speed. it's ridiculous"
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Kdbeard1966
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6y ago
"There are many events in this area. Shopping in a variety of places the mall, Walmart, Target, Sams etc.. Annual music concerts, fair, rodeo, and car shows."
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Halle l. f. L.
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7y ago
"There’s lots of crackheads here. Someone down the street has a target cart, I still don’t know how they got it across town. Don’t move here. "
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Heidi H.
Resident
8y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 5 years. I love it. The neighbors are friendly and watch out for each other’s house. "
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Heidi H.
Resident
8y ago
"Older houses with great character. Friendly neighborhood. Hard working community. Fantastic park area at Tom Watkins park."
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queenofmissouri
Resident
8y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighbor for 16 years. Other than some bad renters, it’s a good place to live. I walk around the area almost everyday without incident. "
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Robert
15y ago
"Great area that has been overlooked by buyers. Home prices are excellent! Commute is easy to anywhere in the city. Right outside downtown and University..."
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