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Affordability and an array of aquarium adventures
In Springfield’s Mark Twain neighborhood, residents can investigate a shipwreck, traverse a swamp and come face-to-face with an octopus while still enjoying the comforts of the city. That’s because Mark Twain is home to the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, a 350,000-square-foot labyrinth of ecosystems and animals named the top aquarium in the nation by USA Today. The aquarium and the neighboring flagship Bass Pro Shops store brings the great outdoors to the doorstep of the community. But these attractions aren’t the only thing that’s bringing people to Mark Twain. “This neighborhood’s centralized location is one of its biggest selling points since residents can easily reach the area’s most-traveled corridors,” says Amy Molea-Koppitz, Realtor and Keller Williams team leader. Those corridors that Molea-Koppitz mentions are Route 13 and Route 60, which are popular for residents.
The Mark Twain neighborhood offers a great combination of convenience and outdoor amenities.
The Mark Twain Neighborhood Located in Southwest Springfield Offers a Great Mix of activities.
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Affordable ranch-style homes
“Mark Twain is one of the oldest areas of Springfield, and the homes in the community offer competitive prices,” Molea-Koppitz says. Homebuyers will find mostly ranch-styles in Mark Twain. These homes include low-pitched roofs with majority being built between 1950 and 1980. The median sales price in Mark Twain is $258,000, cheaper than many of the surrounding neighborhoods, but prices can vary between $100,000 and $300,000, depending on age and size. Short driveways and two-car garages are a staple of the neighborhood and white oaks line this community’s sidewalks.
A typical ranch home found in the Mark Twain neighborhood.
The southern edge of the Mark Twain neighborhood is populated with many duplexes.
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Food from Mexican Villa, coffee from El Cafecito
Mark Twain is home to the local casual eatery chain: Mexican Villa. Named one of the top Mexican eateries in the city of Springfield by 417 Magazine, this restaurant doesn’t limit their offerings to just enchiladas or burritos. Instead, specialty items like the Sancho Enchilada Style—a tortilla filled with burrito sauce,beef, cheese and lettuce –smothered in another layer of enchilada sauce. Similar themes can be found at El Cafecito, another local spot brewing up traditional Mexican coffee spiced with cinnamon, as well as sweet, creamy iced churro lattes. For the daily essentials, grocery runs are easy to accomplish here, with both a Hy-Vee Grocery Store and Aldi nearby.
Mark Twain residents can stop by El Cafecito for a morning brew of afternoon sandwich.
Mexican Villa has been drawing Mark Twain residents since the 1950s.
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From Flagship Bass Pro Shops to Wonders of Wildlife
Venture around Mark Twain and it's almost impossible to miss the neighborhood’s shrine to the outdoors: the Bass Pro Shops headquarters. Not an average outdoors store, this Bass Pro Shop is nearly half a million square feet of waterfalls, aquariums, taxidermized game, showrooms and even a gun range – and they sell merchandise too. The original Bass Pro store is popular with tourists, but it’s also the go-to spot for many who live in the community. “They’ve got a lot of educational programs there,” Molea-Koppitz says. “I know for sure a lot of homeschool families will get memberships there because there are so many classes for kids. They offer adult classes too. Things like woodburning and charcuterie board making, fun stuff you can do for date nights.” Meanwhile, the live alligators and gars swimming in the Bass Pro ponds are only a warmup for Wonders of Wildlife next door. At the aquarium, visitors can watch rays glide overhead or even elect to climb in a cage and be lowered into a tank of prowling sharks.
Bass Pro Shops originally founded in Springfield is front and center in Mark Twain.
The Wonders of Wildlife Museum draws visitors from all around to the Mark Twain neighborhood.
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From WOLF School to Springfield R-XII School District
Students who aren’t content seeing wildlife from the other side of a glass pane can apply to be a part of the Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility, also known as the WOLF School. A partnership between Springfield Public Schools, Wonders of Wildlife and Bass Pro Shops, the WOLF School’s lottery system selects 46 fifth graders annually to join its adventurous outdoor curriculum. Students canoe across bodies of water, hike through forests and explore caves during the school year. Also, in the neighborhood, residents will find the public school that shares its name with the community: Mark Twain Elementary. Named after the famous author who grew up in Missouri (though on the other side of the state), Mark Twain Elementary recently opened a new gym, outfitted with six basketball hoops and a stage. Meanwhile, Jarrett Middle School and Parkview High School are also less than 3 miles away. Mark Twain Elementary, Jarrett Middle and Parkview High all earned C-plus grades from Niche.
Front entrance way for Mark Twain Elementary School.
The Jarrett Middle School mascot is the Trojans.
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Trails galore
For a peaceful time in nature, residents can enjoy a stroll at Champion Park. A paved double-looped trail runs through the middle of the open, grassy areas. Visitors can walk the path to access the public grills, tables and playground equipment the park provides, perfect for hosting almost any occasion. For those looking for a long run or bike ride, South Creek Greenway Trail offers 6-miles for visitors to traverse.
Scenic walkway of the South Creek Greenway Trail through Mark Twain Neighborhood.
The South Creek Greenway Trail follows along the South Creek east and west.
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The Bus: CU Transit Services
Residents looking to get around can use The Bus City Utilities Transit Services. This route has multiple stops within the neighborhood all along Fort Avenue. Or for those looking to get out of town, Springfield-Branson National Airport is a 9-mile drive from Mark Twain. For healthcare needs, Mercy Hospital Springfield is conveniently located just 2 miles east.
Bus stops throughout Mark Twain neighborhood make public transportation convenient.
Mark Twain residents catch their flights at Springfield-Branson National Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Fassnight Park
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
Lake
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Cowden Park
Champion Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
South Creek Greenway Trail
Fishing
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Sanford Park
Transit
Airport
Springfield-Branson Ntl
24 min drive
Mark Twain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mark Twain, Springfield sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mark Twain, Springfield over the last 12 months is $424,990, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,350
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,995
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,563
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
29%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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