Is a car needed in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say parking is easy

Is Westside, Springfield, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Westside, Springfield, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Westside, Springfield, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 46% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Westside, Springfield, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Westside, Springfield, MO?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Westside, Springfield, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Westside, Springfield, MO?

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

Is Westside, Springfield, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 653 S Forest Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 653 S Forest Ave in Springfield, MO is $114,000 .

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

Springfield is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Springfield?

The median sale price in Springfield is $258K. That is up $1.08K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Westside neighborhood?

Residents describe the Westside neighborhood in Springfield, MO as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Westside, Springfield .

How big is the lot at 653 S Forest Ave?

The lot at 653 S Forest Ave in Springfield, MO is about 0.33 acres (14,461 sq ft).

Does 653 S Forest Ave have a garage?

Yes, 653 S Forest Ave in Springfield, MO has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$114,000

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,056 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

653 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802

Westside

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$114K

Since last month

$4K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$14K (+14%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$114K
October 2026	$113K
September 2026	$118K
August 2026	$124K
July 2026	$124K
June 2026	$120K
May 2026	$123K
April 2026	$117K
March 2026	$110K
February 2026	$116K
January 2026	$105K
2025
December 2025	$103K
November 2025	$106K
October 2025	$100K
September 2025	$104K
August 2025	$102K
July 2025	$104K
June 2025	$106K
May 2025	$102K
April 2025	$101K
March 2025	$96K
February 2025	$91K
January 2025	$89K
2024
December 2024	$94K
November 2024	$101K
October 2024	$98K
September 2024	$99K
August 2024	$101K
July 2024	$104K
June 2024	$104K
May 2024	$104K
April 2024	$98K
March 2024	$97K
February 2024	$94K
January 2024	$88K
2023
December 2023	$91K
November 2023	$91K
October 2023	$92K
September 2023	$97K
August 2023	$97K
July 2023	$101K
June 2023	$101K
May 2023	$101K
April 2023	$99K
March 2023	$97K
February 2023	$95K
January 2023	$98K
2022
December 2022	$98K
November 2022	$99K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$99K
July 2022	$100K
June 2022	$97K
May 2022	$95K
April 2022	$94K
March 2022	$87K
February 2022	$81K
January 2022	$82K
2021
December 2021	$78K
November 2021	$80K
October 2021	$79K
September 2021	$79K
August 2021	$81K
July 2021	$84K
June 2021	$86K
May 2021	$87K
April 2021	$86K
March 2021	$86K
February 2021	$83K
January 2021	$83K
2020
December 2020	$83K
November 2020	$80K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$80K
August 2020	$85K
July 2020	$82K
June 2020	$79K
May 2020	$79K
April 2020	$79K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$75K
January 2020	$69K
2019
December 2019	$60K
November 2019	$59K
October 2019	$63K
September 2019	$64K
August 2019	$57K
July 2019	$66K
June 2019	$69K
May 2019	$71K
April 2019	$66K
March 2019	$66K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$62K
2018
December 2018	$57K
November 2018	$61K
October 2018	$64K
September 2018	$58K
August 2018	$64K
July 2018	$65K
June 2018	$63K
May 2018	$63K
April 2018	$60K
March 2018	$64K
February 2018	$62K
January 2018	$65K
2017
December 2017	$59K
November 2017	$58K
October 2017	$60K
September 2017	$57K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$57K
June 2017	$56K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$55K
February 2017	$53K
January 2017	$52K
2016
December 2016	$57K
November 2016	$59K

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
657 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.01	$79,300	1	1	528	Off Market
665 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.02	$84,300	2	1	678	Off Market
701 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.03	$146,500	2	1	765	Off Market
650 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.04	$167,600	3	2	1,204	Off Market
660 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.04	$128,000	2	1	997	Off Market
707 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.04	$116,600	2	1	741	Off Market
646 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.05	$105,500	2	1	612	Off Market
640 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.05	$125,100	5	1	927	Off Market
664 S West Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.05	$168,300	3	1	1,064	Off Market
704 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.05	$133,700	3	1	1,120	Off Market
636 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.05	$85,300	1	1	552	Off Market
711 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.06	$130,900	2	1	1,116	Off Market
706 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.06	$147,500	3	2	1,296	Off Market
632 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.06	$125,900	2	2	1,184	Off Market
700 S West Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.07	$287,400	1	1	-	Off Market
719 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.07	$108,800	2	1	900	Off Market
626 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.07	$103,100	2	1	624	Off Market
651 S Warren Ave, Springfield, MO 65802	0.07	$122,100	3	1	784	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

0.33 acre lot

1,056 sqft

$108/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 653 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO. 653 S Forest Ave is in the Westside neighborhood in Springfield, MO and in ZIP code 65802. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,056 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.33 acres and was built in 1951.

653 S Forest Ave, Springfield, MO 65802 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in Westside, built in 1951. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $114,000, with a rent estimate of $786/month.

Home Details for 653 S Forest Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Other, WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$589	$75,900

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Springfield

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$258K

$1.08KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$158

$0MoM

Available listings

932

9MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

Westport Elementary School
K-5
Public
351 Students
Springfield R-Xii School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We moved to Springfield for the 2024-2025 school year and my daughter attended 7th and 8th grade here before moving on the Central High School. Westport Middle was just okay in my opinion. I would consider my daughter an average student that doesn’t really need extra help. The course work seemed boring and convoluted. She was able to do the work and pass classes but there seemed to be no passion/creativity in the coursework. Lots of Chromebook usage. At one point she said they weren’t learning any social studies curriculum because they didn’t have an actual teacher, just a permanent substitute. She tried to play basketball 8th grade year and ended up having to have games and practice over at Pipkin which created extra hassle for her and us. She was bummed about it. I felt like I never really knew her teachers or what they were learning in class even with the constant assignment reminders from their portal thing. In conclusion, our experience was mediocre at best. It will get the job done but nothing to brag about.
Parent Review
3mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Westside

At least 61 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say car is needed
88 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say parking is easy
80 % Say it's dog friendly
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
61 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say kids play outside
48 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say there's wildlife
41 % Say streets are well-lit
39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
36 % Say people would walk alone at night
35 % Say it's quiet
21 % Say there are community events
21 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kimber Switzer
Resident
7mo ago
"I’ve lived here for 10 years and I’m on the HOA board and love this neighborhood. There’s a real sense of community feel here and we look out for each other."
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Kimber Switzer
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7mo ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 10 years. It’s a great little community and the neighbors all watch out for each other."
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Macayla.jaeger2018
Resident
2y ago
"There are parks near by and great places to walk where you feel safe in your own area, I usually walk with my husband or have a dog with me but that’s just my preference to not walk alone"
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3y ago
"Very family friendly and animal friendly. I feel a sense of community as well. I walk this neighborhood daily "
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Bcanady608
Resident
6y ago
"There is a boys and girls club that provides activities and guidance for children after school. There is also many fine parks in my neighborhood area. The children can play ball and ride their bikes on my street without worrying about people running them over. The streets are posted with a speed limit sign that also warns drivers that children are playing. "
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Bcanady608
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6y ago
"There are lots of people that walk their dogs daily. There are many barking dogs in the neighborhood, that bark excessively. "
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Robin T.
Resident
7y ago
"Lots of walkers who like to stop and talk. Lots of people wonder from the bar so it can be loud downtown area"
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CHRIS K.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"this neighborhood has vastly improved but still got a ways to go. 20 years ago it was kind of scary. the woodland heights, Grant beach, west side is coming back to its glory. unique charming old homes . it's fun to be able to walk to square"
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Kimber S.
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7y ago
"This is a dog friendly neighborhood. Lots of dog walkers always walking their dogs on leashes. I also have a dog"
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Kimber S.
Resident
8y ago
"I have only lived in this neighborhood for a year and a half but I grew up in Springfield. I would say this is a safe neighborhood compared to many others in the area."
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Pbyoung3777
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8y ago
"friendly neighbors, quiet area, close to shopping, resteraunts, parks, and schools. havent had any problems with crime or loud noise nuisances at all. "
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Karamia K.
12y ago
"Friendly neighborhood. Everyone is willing to lend a hand and looks out for each other. Not to far from local colleges, about 5 minutes away from OTC and MSU and down town. This area is a very convenient, central location of Springfield."
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obbopp
13y ago
"A safe place to live. Affordable housing for working-class folks. Close to everything Springfield has to offer. Plenty of public transportation traversing the area. A short drive to major roads leading throughout the city and surroundings. I have never heard of any flooding problems in this area and the city utilities are well-installed and maintained. I have lived in many places across the USA and this area is among the quietest and safest I have lived in."
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Frequently asked questions about 653 S Forest Ave

What is 653 S Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 653 S Forest Ave in Springfield, MO is $114,000.
Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Springfield is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Springfield?
The median sale price in Springfield is $258K. That is up $1.08K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Westside neighborhood?
Residents describe the Westside neighborhood in Springfield, MO as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Westside, Springfield.
How big is the lot at 653 S Forest Ave?
The lot at 653 S Forest Ave in Springfield, MO is about 0.33 acres (14,461 sq ft).
Does 653 S Forest Ave have a garage?
Yes, 653 S Forest Ave in Springfield, MO has a garage.