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A historic district near downtown Springfield
Walnut Street, just east of downtown, dates back to the years immediately after the Civil War and was the city's first residential enclave listed as a National Historic District. Its architecture and its leafy residential blocks connect with the neighborhood's modern-day arts scene with events such as Artsfest, which has been going strong for more than 40 years. The historic street, for which the neighborhood is named, passes near Missouri State University on the way to downtown, so people are always out and about in this predominantly residential community. “That’s something pleasant about living on Walnut Street — sitting on your front porch watching pedestrians walk by,” says Laurel Bryant, Realtor at Murney Associates. “Front-porch living is more conducive to being friendly and connected with your neighbors.”
The historic appeal of Walnut Street homes is front and center in the neighborhood.
Large historic homes can be seen in the Walnut Street neighborhood.
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Stately homes date as far back as the 1870s
Dating from the 1870s through the early 1900s, Walnut Street’s historic houses come in a range of styles, including Queen Anne, Tudor, American Foursquare and Colonial Revival. Well-preserved brick sidewalks, carriage houses and stained-glass windows maintain the city’s architectural past. Walnut Street also has some mid-century bungalows and ranch-style homes with front porches. Homes are anywhere from 800 to 6,000 square feet and sit on quarter- to one-acre lots. Prices fall between $150,000 and $350,000 for two- and three-bedroom properties. Larger four- to-six-bedroom historic homes can run anywhere from $400,000 to $1 million. Though no restrictions are in place for homeowners wishing to make contemporary updates to historic homes, federal tax credits are only available for those who follow preservation guidelines.
One Parkway Place, a 15-story condominium building, is right next to downtown on the west side of Walnut Street, featuring a community pool and fitness center. It includes 100 one- to four-bedroom units with 1,450 to 3,000 square of living space. They sell for around $115,000 to $375,000. Homeowners Association fees are $715 to $865 a month.
A railway runs through the neighborhood, crossing Walnut Street, which can cause some noise and traffic backups.
An older home sits framed by two large trees in a large front yard.
Older homes sit beneath large trees in the Walnut Street neighborhood.
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Crowds fill Walnut Street for Artsfest and Cider Days
Walnut Street residents walk toward the west side of the neighborhood to enjoy two of Springfield’s most popular festivals. More than 100 painters, photographers, dancers, musicians and other artists take over the street at Artsfest in May, a tradition that began in 1980 and moved to Walnut Street in 1990. Artists return in September for Cider Days, a tradition since 1997 with performances, food, and apple cider. Both Artsfest and Cider Days pack the street with about 20,000 attendees.
Local businesses set up shop in historic homes
Most restaurants are on the west side of the neighborhood, closer to downtown. Gilardi’s, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, uses local ingredients and grows food onsite. The restaurant’s building, Grey Gables Event Center, is set up in an 1800s Victorian home, staying true to the neighborhood’s historic identity. Rama Thai Café also occupies a historic home in a setting complete with a fireplace, chandeliers and a patio. Tie and Timber Beer Co. has a more modern building with an outdoor hangout space. Pagination Bookshop takes visitors into yet another historic home featuring books from local authors. Price Cutter is a Midwest-based grocery chain with a store in the neighborhood. There are dozens of big box retailers about 4 miles south of Glenstone Avenue. Shoppers and diners can also explore the many stores and restaurants that downtown has to offer.
Rama Thai Cafe is located on Walnut Street.
Tie and Timber Beer Co. has appealed to locals and Walnut Street residents.
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Garden strolls and minor league baseball games
On Walnut Street, Dominion Gardens and Arboretum's 85 trees, hundreds of perennials and an ornate fountain add to the walk around its pathway. A tree swing is a fun touch to this relaxing, scenic space. Miles Park is about a half-mile away, where kids can play on the playground and basketball court. Residents also live a mile from Hammons Field, home to the Springfield Cardinals, a minor-league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Hammons Field is located north of the Walnut Street neighborhood in downtown Springfield.
The fountains at Jordan Valley Park operate May through October.
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Public and private school options
Walnut Street students are part of the Springfield Public School District, which earns a B grade from Niche. Rountree Elementary School, Jarrett Middle School, and Parkview High School all received C-plus grades. High schoolers have the opportunity to earn dual credit through Missouri State University and the University of Missouri. Students may also attend Greenwood Laboratory School, a private school on Missouri State’s campus, which focuses strongly on STEM education. Niche gives it an A grade and ranks it the best private K-through-12 school in Springfield.
Renovations completed in 2009 updated parts of the Parkview High School building.
Jarrett Middle School is a public 6th through 8th grade school.
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Bike routes link to the rest of Springfield
Residents can choose to get around by car, though Walnut Street is considered a bike route of The Link system, which connects cyclists to downtown on streets with low traffic. City Utilities buses are also available along St. Louis Street on the north side of the neighborhood and Glenstone Avenue to the east. It’s about a 3-mile drive east to U.S. 65, which runs north and south through the state of Missouri. It’s also a 9-mile drive to Springfield-Branson National Airport, which offers commercial flights to six major cities, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.
Cyclists ride safely through the Walnut Street neighborhood.
The Link crosses through the Walnut Street neighborhood providing a marked bicycle route.
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