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

2242 N Farmer Ave
Springfield, MO 65803

Tom Watkins

2 Beds
1 Bath
724 sqft

$115,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $729/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$115,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $729/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

724 sqft

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

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1947

Living Area

724 sqft

Price/Sqft

$160

Parking

Garage

Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $115,800, with a rent estimate of $891/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 History for 2242 N Farmer Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/11/2019	$69,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/05/2019	$69,900	Pending	Agent Provided

08/28/2019	$69,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/08/2019	$550	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/20/2019	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/20/2019 Contract Date 03/19/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/04/2018	$550	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

04/27/2018	$440	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/16/2017	$440	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $110 (-20%)
11/30/2017	$550	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

05/22/2017	$37,400	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/20/2017	$37,400	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/20/2017	$550	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/07/2017	$550	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

09/29/2016	$550	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/22/2016	$68,977	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/05/2016	$68,977	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $923 (-1%)
05/29/2016	$69,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/21/2016	$450	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/05/2015	$450	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

04/23/2015	$425	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/13/2015	$425	Listed For Rent	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	$413
Assessment	$43,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2242 N Farmer Ave

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
1217 W High St, Springfield, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	09/22/25	2	1	768

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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

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SOLD
FEB 6, 2026
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,032 sqft
2228 N Farmer Avenue,
Springfield, MO 65803
Murney Associates - Primrose, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,500
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
2222 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,056 sqft
2216 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
PENDING
$105,000
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
1625 W High Street,
Springfield, MO 65803
Keller Williams Local, Pending
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,104 sqft
1619 W High St,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
Est. $79,100
2 bd
1 ba
728 sqft
1615 W High St,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
Est. $94,600
3 bd
1 ba
760 sqft
2246 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
Est. $158,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,064 sqft
2250 N Farmer Avenue,
Springfield, MO 65803
Sturdy Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $99,200
2 bd
1 ba
824 sqft
2256 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
3 bd
2 ba
1,084 sqft
2233 N Kansas Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,200
2 bd
1 ba
888 sqft
2232 N Farmer Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,878 sqft
1616 W High Street,
Springfield, MO 65803
Keller Williams, Closed

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Tom Watkins

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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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Trulia User
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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
Visitor
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.
Resident
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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