Neighborhood in Joplin, Missouri
Jasper County 64801
The Joplin neighborhood of Murphy and Leffen, less than a mile from the city’s growing downtown, offers locals a walkable neighborhood with residential pockets, convenient shopping and a selection of relatively low-priced single-family homes. "The houses are pretty reasonable — it has the smaller size and price range many people are looking for," says Clarissa Bowen, Realtor with Pro 100 Realtors and Joplin native.
Despite its location on Seventh Street, the neighborhood has a quiet residential feel with a collection of smaller single-family homes. Bungalows and Minimal Traditionals here average around 1,000 square feet and often have front porches. Many of these have been renovated since their midcentury beginnings. "A lot of them are older but getting updated," Bowen says. "The two I sold in the area were completely updated inside with new flooring and kitchens." Prices range from about 100,000 to $140,000. Grassy front yards are well maintained, with enough space to lay out a picnic blanket. Mature trees add to the established vibe and help buffer sound from nearby train tracks and local traffic.
Green space is walkable from the neighborhood. Campbell Parkway borders the south side, offering two gravel trails for walking and running. Joplin also celebrates the holidays with a Christmas light display in December. Just north, Ewert Park is a longtime Joplin green space undergoing renovations for a new splash park, basketball court, amphitheater and interpretive signage.
Students may follow one of two pipelines through the Joplin School District. Students on the neighborhood's west side typically attend Dover Hill Elementary, which opened in 2023 and doesn't yet have a Niche score, and North Middle, which gets a B-minus. Students on the east side can attend Eastmorland Elementary and East Middle, earning C-plus grades. The C-plus-rated Joplin High School is open to all ninth through twelfth graders in town. The Joplin High School varsity football team draws a crowd for Friday night football games at the Dewey Combs Athletic Complex.
Auto dealers, car service centers, shops and restaurants are centered on Seventh Street. Walmart Neighborhood Market is a popular stop for groceries within the neighborhood. Wings N More is a nearby stop for Chinese food and chicken wings for dine-in, take-out or delivery. With a growing slate of small businesses, Downtown Joplin is one of the city's shopping and dining hubs. Hungry Monkey specializes in Hawaiian fusion, such as poke bowls and seafood tacos. In 2024, it was featured on Guy Fieri's Food Network show "Best Bite in Town."
The neighborhood's central location makes it convenient for downtown events and entertainment. The Third Thursday street festival features vendors and live music along Main Street each month. First Friday WineShare provides a monthly networking opportunity, inviting individuals to chat over a glass of wine at different downtown businesses.
Residents can accomplish some errands on foot, earning this area a higher-than-average Walk Score. While there are few sidewalks, dead-end streets help minimize traffic through the area. Seventh Street is Joplin's primary east-west route, connecting to Interstate 44. Residents also utilize Joplin's Sunshine Lamp Trolley blue route to get around town. In case of emergency, Freeman Hospital West has a Level II trauma center about 4 miles south. Joplin Regional Airport is 6 miles north.
Murphy and Leffen has a CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, compared with the national average of 4. The Joplin Police Department oversees a Crime Free Team, focusing on crime prevention at local businesses and multi-housing facilities. Tornadoes are another consideration in Joplin, which experiences extreme weather events most frequently between April and June.
Forrest Stodghill
Real Broker LLC
(417) 719-1048
316 Total Sales
1 in Murphy and Leffen
$55,000 Price
Nina Moser
ReeceNichols - Neosho
(417) 557-3503
182 Total Sales
1 in Murphy and Leffen
$100,000 Price
AMY HUNT
Southwest Missouri Partners, Inc dba Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri
(620) 383-0239
270 Total Sales
5 in Murphy and Leffen
$84K - $440K Price Range
Tanya Scott
NextHome SoMo Life
(417) 609-2573
255 Total Sales
3 in Murphy and Leffen
$65K - $130K Price Range
Doris Carlin
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ELEVATE
(417) 553-1853
779 Total Sales
3 in Murphy and Leffen
$95K - $134K Price Range
Luke Gibson
GLENN GIBSON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
(417) 674-4801
5 Total Sales
1 in Murphy and Leffen
$177,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Murphy and Leffen | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Murphy and Leffen, Joplin sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Murphy and Leffen, Joplin over the last 12 months is $95,633, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$115,000
This adorable home is just waiting for you to call it home. It has new interior paint through much of the house, new windows, new water heater, a remodeled bath and new flooring in the dining room and kitchen. Schedule your showing today!
Forrest Stodghill Real Broker, LLC
$83,000
Located in the heart of Joplin, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious 0.18-acre lot and offers anexcellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike! With 1,134 sq. ft. of living space, this propertyfeatures a functional layout, a large yard, and plenty of potential to add value. Some repairs are needed,making it a great fix-and-flip, rental, or starter home with room
Nicholas Huscroft Chosen Realty LLC
$145,000
Recently remodeled 4 bedroom home in Joplin! Fresh paint, flooring and interior doors. The kitchen has all new cabinets and countertops. Beautiful tiled shower. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms. Large fenced backyard with storage shed. Come take a look before its gone!
Mason Williams REALTY EXECUTIVES TRI-STATES
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