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, 36% 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

What is 2242 N Farmer Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO is $114,100 .

What is the price history for 2242 N Farmer Ave?

2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO last sold in March 2019.

Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?

Springfield is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Springfield?

The median sale price in Springfield is $246K. That is up $9.68K from the prior month.

Does 2242 N Farmer Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2242 N Farmer Ave?

The lot at 2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$114,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
724 sqft

2242 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Tom Watkins

Est. Refi. Payment $731/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$114K

Since last month

$200 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$92K (+426.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$114K
August 2026	$114K
July 2026	$114K
June 2026	$115K
May 2026	$117K
April 2026	$116K
March 2026	$113K
February 2026	$112K
January 2026	$108K
2025
December 2025	$110K
November 2025	$110K
October 2025	$111K
September 2025	$116K
August 2025	$112K
July 2025	$115K
June 2025	$115K
May 2025	$115K
April 2025	$117K
March 2025	$113K
February 2025	$111K
January 2025	$111K
2024
December 2024	$112K
November 2024	$114K
October 2024	$114K
September 2024	$114K
August 2024	$116K
July 2024	$115K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$117K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$114K
February 2024	$113K
January 2024	$110K
2023
December 2023	$111K
November 2023	$113K
October 2023	$113K
September 2023	$113K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$115K
June 2023	$115K
May 2023	$109K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$107K
February 2023	$103K
January 2023	$100K
2022
December 2022	$101K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$105K
September 2022	$104K
August 2022	$105K
July 2022	$106K
June 2022	$106K
May 2022	$106K
April 2022	$104K
March 2022	$99K
February 2022	$96K
January 2022	$95K
2021
December 2021	$94K
November 2021	$94K
October 2021	$94K
September 2021	$94K
August 2021	$94K
July 2021	$94K
June 2021	$92K
May 2021	$86K
April 2021	$85K
March 2021	$84K
February 2021	$83K
January 2021	$81K
2020
December 2020	$80K
November 2020	$78K
October 2020	$77K
September 2020	$77K
August 2020	$76K
July 2020	$75K
June 2020	$74K
May 2020	$74K
April 2020	$74K
March 2020	$73K
February 2020	$72K
January 2020	$72K
2019
December 2019	$72K
November 2019	$72K
October 2019	$71K
September 2019	$47K
August 2019	$45K
July 2019	$44K
June 2019	$40K
May 2019	$44K
April 2019	$44K
March 2019	$41K
February 2019	$45K
January 2019	$46K
2018
December 2018	$48K
November 2018	$42K
October 2018	$44K
September 2018	$43K
August 2018	$49K
July 2018	$45K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$41K
April 2018	$43K
March 2018	$40K
February 2018	$38K
January 2018	$37K
2017
December 2017	$39K
November 2017	$38K
October 2017	$37K
September 2017	$36K
August 2017	$37K
July 2017	$37K
June 2017	$33K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$36K
March 2017	$36K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$35K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$65K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1849 W Turner St, Springfield, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	10/22/25	2	1	1,004

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
2228 N Farmer Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803	0.03	-	3	1.5	1,032	Recently Sold
2222 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803	0.04	$104,700	3	1	988	Off Market
2216 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803	0.05	$115,500	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1625 W High Street, Springfield, MO 65803	0.07	-	2	1	768	Recently Sold
1619 W High St, Springfield, MO 65803	0.07	$111,900	2	1	1,104	Off Market
1615 W High St, Springfield, MO 65803	0.07	$72,600	2	1	728	Off Market
2246 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803	0.01	$88,100	3	1	760	Off Market
2250 N Farmer Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803	0.02	$159,600	2	1	1,064	Off Market
2256 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803	0.03	$91,100	2	1	824	Off Market
2233 N Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO 65803	0.03	$81,300	3	2	1,084	Off Market
2232 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803	0.02	$126,400	2	1	888	Off Market
1616 W High Street, Springfield, MO 65803	0.11	$189,900	3	2	1,878	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2242 N Farmer Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1947

724 sqft

$158/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming bungalow, nicely remodeled with all new paint, flooring, kitchen, bath, fixtures, windows, air conditioner, roof and more! Washer/dryer hookup and attic fan. Huge kitchen with lots of cabinets and a pantry! Walk to Kearney shopping and restaurants, easy highway and bus access. Concrete pad in back for a future garage or basketball court. Qualifies for City of Springfield grant for down payment assistance (up to $5000)!

2242 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 724 sqft single-family home in Tom Watkins, built in 1947. It last sold for $21,659 on Mar 20, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2018 with an asking price of $550 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 8, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $114,100, with a rent estimate of $930/month.

Home Details for 2242 N Farmer Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Laminate
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposal
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$69,900
Sep 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$69,900
Aug 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,900
Apr 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$550
Mar 20, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Dec 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$550
Apr 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$440
Dec 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$440 Price decreased by 20%
Nov 30, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$550
May 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$37,400
May 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$37,400
May 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$550
Feb 7, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$550
Sep 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$550
Sep 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$68,977
Sep 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$68,977 Price decreased by 1%
May 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,900
Apr 21, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$450
Dec 5, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$450
Apr 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$425
Mar 13, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$425

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$413	$43,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Springfield

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$246K

$9.68KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

Price per sq ft

$157

$3MoM

Available listings

1074

19MoM

Around this home

Williams Elementary School
PK-5
Public
412 Students
Springfield R-Xii School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I'm a student at williams elementary school and last year in Westport .I couldn't do math but now I can. I'm really good at it now. But I'm still bad at spelling
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Tom Watkins

At least 28 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
36 % 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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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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5y 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.
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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.
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8y ago
"Older houses with great character. Friendly neighborhood. Hard working community. Fantastic park area at Tom Watkins park."
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queenofmissouri
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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
16y 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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Frequently asked questions about 2242 N Farmer Ave

What is 2242 N Farmer Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO is $114,100.
What is the price history for 2242 N Farmer Ave?
2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO last sold in March 2019.
Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Springfield is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Springfield?
The median sale price in Springfield is $246K. That is up $9.68K from the prior month.
Does 2242 N Farmer Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2242 N Farmer Ave?
The lot at 2242 N Farmer Ave in Springfield, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).