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A balance of city and nature
With abundant shopping and dining to the north and its namesake lake to the south, Lake Springfield offers a balanced lifestyle. Though there are a handful of waterfront properties, residents enjoy living in peaceful subdivisions with easy access to Springfield's most prominent lake, located on the far south side of the city. From kayaking and fishing adventures to lakeside hikes, there's a lot to explore around the 318-acre lake. And with tons of nearby shopping, residents can easily hit the town for a day or evening out. Along with the tranquil lake and the busy commercial corridor, highly rated schools are also a significant draw to this community.
Homes in close proximity to Lake Springfield include larger custom built options.
Water activities are at the top of the list for Lake Springfield residents.
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Springfield's most prominent lake
Lake Springfield was built in the 1950s to help cool steam-turbine generators at the former James River Power Plant. The power plant shut down in 2021, but the lake remains as a popular spot to explore. "People don't swim in the lake because the old power plant is there," says Amy Hunsaker-Williams, a Springfield native and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. "But a lot of people use the lake to kayak and fish." The Environmental Protection Agency listed the lake as an impaired waterway in 2020 because of algae blooms that are not toxic to humans but are a health risk to fish. Catfish and carp have also been found to accumulate PCBs, most likely from the power plant, so the EPA warns people only to eat one serving per month from the lake. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course and trails that stretch along the shoreline and through dense woods. It's common to spot deer, turkey and waterfowl in the park, along with eagles during winter.
The sunsets on Lake Springfield as geese huddle together for a cold night.
Lake Springfield includes fishing access at various points around the lake.
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Big box retailers and a variety of local restaurants
Locals get all their shopping and dining done on the north side of the neighborhood along East Republic Road and Glenstone Avenue. Several local businesses are set up in shopping plazas on East Republic, including a mix of cafes, casual dining spots and fine-dining establishments. For an extravagant experience, Char Steakhouse and Oyster Bar is the place to go, serving up dry-aged Wagyu beef and fresh shellfish. When friends want to hang out late, they go to Georgia Macs to grab a burger and beer while watching sports or enjoying live music. Meanwhile, Aviary Café, known for its sweet crepes, is a popular spot for brunch. A short walk from Aviary is Farmers Market of the Ozarks, an indoor facility where residents can shop for fresh, local produce. Just down the road, Harter House Supermarket offers a regional grocery store experience. On Glenstone Avenue, there are more big box retailers like Target and Walmart, as well as many national chain restaurants.
Lake Springfield residents enjoy easy access to Target on Glenstone Ave.
The Wife's Hash from JWs Kitchen is a curry infused egg hash.
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Tranquil subdivisions and POA communities
Shade trees in most of Lake Springfield's subdivisions create a look and feel all their own. "It has a lot of character, and there are a lot of hills," says Hunsaker-Williams. "You might have to go up the steepest road to get to your house. And the houses are kind of built into these hills." Ranch-style homes from the 1960s and 1970s are predominant throughout the neighborhood, many featuring attached garages and three to four bedrooms. Situated on leafy quarter-acre lots, they're typically priced from $300,000 to $450,000. Similar homes, along with more modern neo-eclectic designs, are located in the Lakewood Village and Spring Creek Property Owner's Associations, both of which have clubhouses with outdoor pools and tennis courts for the community to enjoy. Homes in these POAs range from 2,000 to 4,500 square feet, selling for around $350,000 to $600,000. While they rarely hit the market, less than a dozen lakefront houses range from $250,000 to $500,000. Most are covered by a canopy of trees and feature back decks overlooking the water.
A large custom built contemporary style home in the Lake Springfield neighborhood.
Older ranch-style homes sit among mature trees in the Lake Springfield neighborhood.
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Two educational paths
Most students attend Walt Disney Elementary, which is conveniently located in the neighborhood. Named after the late animation icon who spent part of his childhood in Missouri, the elementary school gets a B-plus grade from Niche. Students go on to B-plus-graded Cherokee Middle and B-plus-graded Kickapoo High, ranked in Missouri's top 100 high schools. Those living on the neighborhood's northeast side start at Eugene Field Elementary, graded a B. They'll go on to B-graded Pershing Middle before finishing their degrees at Glendale High, which gets a B and offers three different academies. They include the Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, the Academy of Business and Law and the Academy of Technology and Design.
Disney Elementary was once part of the independent Kickapoo school disctrict.
Cherokee Middle School receives a B-plus grade from Niche.
Some students from Carver, Pershing and Cherokee middle schools attend Kickapoo High School.
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8-mile drive to Downtown Springfield
Lake Springfield is close to U.S. routes 60 and 65, allowing easy navigation around the city. It's also about an 8-mile drive to Downtown Springfield, with several stop traffic lights along the way.
A wide view of Lake Springfield from a bluff on a trail found in the Lake Springfield park.
Downtown Springfield is a short drive from Lake Springfield.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Springfield
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Springfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Springfield, Springfield sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Springfield, Springfield over the last 12 months is $503,250, up 158% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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