Battlefield, MO Homes for Rent

Battlefield, Missouri, got its name from the site of the Civil War’s Battle of Wilson’s Creek. Today, the nearby site is a hilly and wooded park that draws local outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. In addition to its proximity to the old war grounds, Battlefield offers some buffer from its neighbors’ larger crowds. However, many in this city’s roughly 6,000 people don’t need to travel far for their needs. “You feel a little bit more rural without actually being that far out,” says Sheila Johnson, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. “It’s right off the James River Freeway, and if you take Republic Road, you’re at Sam’s Club in eight minutes. It’s a great little area for convenience. I’ve sold a lot of homes to older people there because they want to be close to Springfield , but they don’t want to be in Springfield.” Battlefield has several subdivisions, where many homes are on lots spanning from about a third of an acre to 1 acre. Homes on the city’s outskirts and surrounding rural areas come with more land. Tall and mature oak and maple trees also line several city roads. Many houses were built between the 1970s and today, and they include ranch-style, split-level homes and brick New