Southwest Springfield is expanding and becoming more popular
Southwest Springfield is all about convenience and opportunities. The south side of the city used to be more sparse, with people instead choosing to live in nearby cities like Battlefield and Nixa and commute into Springfield. As more look to live within city limits, Southwest Springfield has seen an influx of growth and popularity. “The south part is where a lot of the new development is,” says Realtor Jeff Frye with Jim Hutcheson Realtors. “Two of the largest employers in Springfield are hospitals, and they’re both on the southside.” Homes on this side of town are newer than the rest of the city. “There’s growth happening in other directions, but not as much as the south,” Frye says. Major highways like U.S. Route 60 cut through the community, linking residents with employers and the nearby Battlefield Mall.
Many newer constructed homes sit compactly in Southwest Springfield neighborhoods.
Cyclists enjoy the quiet residential streets of Southwest Springfield.
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Recent developments with New Traditionals and ranch-style homes
Most homes in Southwest Springfield are New Traditionals and ranch-style homes on wide streets with sidewalks along one side of the road. Subdivisions range in age, with some, like Holyoke Park, dating back to the late 1970s, while new developments, such as Anthony Park, were built in the 2020s. Trees line sidewalks and fill front yards. “The climate is pretty mild. We have true four seasons,” Frye says. “And that’s a good thing about the southside because there are lots of pretty trees and lots of color in the fall.” Most homes in Southwest Springfield range from $200,000 to $500,000, which is higher than the city’s median of $130,000.
Older ranch homes tend to occupy larger open lots in Southwest Springfield.
A larger tudor style home found in Southwest Springfield.
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Chesterfield Family Center's indoor amenities and nearby gardens
Chesterfield Park has walking paths and a playground along its 40 acres. It is also home to the Chesterfield Family Center, which includes an indoor pool, indoor track and various exercise rooms and equipment. Classes and programs are also available. Rivercut Golf Course is an 18-hole course that’s open to the public. Next door in Sherwood, locals can walk through the gardens and art at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse is also nearby, where visitors can rent boats from May to August and enjoy fishing on the water.
The Chesterfield Family Center in Southwest Springfield is open to the general public.
There are a few shade trees in the Chesterfield Community Park in Southwest Springfield.
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Local Chinese and American restaurants along Republic Road
A mix of fast-food chains and local restaurants line Republic Road in Southwest Springfield. For Chinese fare, locals head to The Wok on Scenic. Each table has some tabletop games that visitors can play while waiting for their food. The Roost Bar and Grill offers American food, like burgers and pizza. In the mornings, people stop in Travellers House Coffee and Tea. The community is home to two Walmart Neighborhood Markets, one off Republic Road and the other off Campbell Avenue. A Walmart Supercenter is on the northern side, along Sunshine Street. Sam’s Club is also here. For additional shopping and access to major retailers, Battlefield Mall is 6 miles away.
Soutwest Springfield residents set up for work at Roost Coffee Bar.
Residents in Southwest Springfield bulk up at Sam's Club.
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Students attend B-rated Springfield Public Schools
Southwest Springfield students attend Springfield Public Schools, which receives a B rating from Niche. Younger students can attend a number of elementary schools from the district, but older students attend one of two middle schools. Students on the northern side of the community head to B-minus-rated Carver Middle School, while those on the southern side are zoned for Cherokee Middle School, which receives an A-minus rating. The northern side then continues to C-rated Parkview High School. Students living on the southern side head to Kickapoo High School, which receives a B-plus. It offers Kickapoo University, a college-prep program that includes dual-credit courses, job shadowing and capstone projects. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School is a private Catholic school in the community that serves kindergarten through eighth grade students.
Carver Middle School provides public education for students in 6th through 8th grades.
Kickapoo High School students come from Carver and Cherokee Middle Schools.
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Highways connect Southwest Springfield with the rest of the city
Both U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 160 go through the community, linking Southwest Springfield with the rest of the city. Cox Medical Center, one of Springfield’s major hospitals and employers, is 4 miles away, located off U.S. Route 60. Mercy Hospital Springfield is also on the southern side of the city, about 6 miles from Southwest Springfield. “When I started in real estate 30 years ago, none of the highways went through the southwest side, but now it’s very easy to get into the city,” Frye says. Campbell Road heads right into Downtown Springfield, about 7 miles away. Springfield-Branson National Airport is 11 miles from Southwest Springfield.
Annual traditions at the botanical gardens and downtown festivals
While Southwest Springfield doesn’t host any festivals or traditions, its location puts it close to those in other communities. In September, the botanical gardens host the Japanese Fall Festival, which celebrates Springfield’s sister city in Japan, Isesaki. The festival includes performances, music, activities, snacks and tea ceremonies. In the winter, the gardens are illuminated by 200,000 holiday lights and displays for Gardens Aglow. The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Car Show is downtown every August, complete with a vintage car show, parade, live music and exhibits on the history of Route 66.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Southwest Springfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Springfield, Springfield sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Springfield, Springfield over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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