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West Springfield offers a vast rural escape
West Springfield is a large area made up of a great deal of open and gently rolling landscape. This area west of Springfield has a couple of unincorporated communities, a few million-dollar homes on spacious lands and a preserve with many Osage orange trees. “It’s rural, but it’s starting to be up-and-coming,” says Ashley Fay, the owner of Ashley Fay Crystals. “This is the only way that Springfield has left to expand, so it’s starting to build up a little more out this way.” In recent years, the community has seen the addition of new homes and the sale of many open lots. However, despite some growth, this area still draws those looking for extra space and privacy in the scenic Ozarks region. “I enjoy being a little bit out of town. It’s quieter, and it’s more peaceful out here,” Fay says.
A narrow creek flows past wooded banks in West Springfield’s peaceful Ozarks setting.
West Springfield features barndominiums surrounded by Ozark farmland.
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The area has many ranch-style homes and farmhouses
Many homes here were built between the early 20th century and today and stand along quiet, two-lane country roads. While 5- to 10-acre lots are common, a few go well over 50 acres. Houses here include many ranch-style homes and farmhouses, including some high-end ones built after 2020. The community also has some luxury properties, including a stone chateau-style home in the Plano area. Several homes under 2,000 square feet sell from $120,000 to $300,000. Many larger homes, or ones on 5 acres or more, go from $330,000 to $640,000. A few homes on more than 100-acre lots run between $1.2 million and $3 million. Other properties include open lots that go from $70,000 to $500,000. West Springfield has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, putting it below the national average of 4.
Brick homes line a quiet country road in the spacious West Springfield area.
West Springfield’s countryside includes high-end homes with elegant stone exteriors.
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Students may attend Ash Grove schools
The community is home to Bois D’Arc Elementary School, which covers fourth to sixth grade and receives a B-minus from Niche. Other schools zoned for this area include Ash Grove Elementary, which serves kindergarten through third graders and gets a C-plus. Students here may finish at Ash Grove High School, which receives a B-minus. The high school’s athletics include a baseball team that went undefeated and won its first state title in 2023.
Bois D’Arc Elementary School, part of Ash Grove Schools, serves grades 4–6 in West Springfield.
Ash Grove High School shares its campus with Ash Grove Elementary near West Springfield.
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Recreation includes biking, hiking and golf
Long-distance cyclists can ride on Missouri Route 266, which doubles as U.S. Bicycle Route 66. The portion of the bike route that passes through the community is part of a larger section that runs between St. Louis and the area near the Kansas and Missouri border. “And we’re on Route 66, so you get that old nostalgia part of it, too,” Fay says, referring to how the bike route follows the path of the historic and famous highway. Located in the heart of the community is the Bois D’Arc Conservation Area, which many visit for nature hikes and to bowhunt deer. In addition to deer, the conservation area’s wildlife includes quail, rabbit and wild turkeys. Golfers may go to the Greene Hills Country Club, which has a public 18-hole course.
Springfield, the birthplace of Route 66, connects cyclists to U.S. Bicycle Route 66 via Route 266 in West Springfield.
Greene Hills Country Club offers an 18-hole course about 10 minutes from West Springfield.
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Nearest restaurants serve Tex-Mex, Chinese takeout and doughnuts
Nearby Ash Grove has a few restaurants serving diverse dining options. Located off historic Main Street, Mama Loca’s Cafe and Cantina serves Tex-Mex foods, pizzas and margaritas. The restaurant is run out of a 19th-century building, where the decor includes chandeliers draped in bead necklaces and bullfighting art. The Golden Palace has Chinese takeout, while Maple Lane Bakery serves coffee, doughnuts and other baked treats. Grocery shoppers may go to Muncy’s Supermarket, but some of the other nearby cities offer more options. “A lot of people go to the surrounding little towns like Republic, or maybe Willard,” Fay says. About 10 miles south, Republic has chains like Walmart and ALDI.
Golden Palace in Ash Grove provides quick takeout options close to West Springfield.
Mama Loca’s Cafe and Cantina blends Tex-Mex flavors with eclectic décor not far from West Springfield.
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Ash Grove offers holiday festivities
Many can go to neighboring Ash Grove for annual festivities. In mid-December, visitors to the city’s Main Street can see fire trucks, horseback riders and walkers dressed in holiday-themed pajamas during the Ash Grove Christmas Parade. During the event, attendees may grab free cocoa and chili and listen to carolers.
Commuters have access to I-44 and Route 266
Commuters here drive and have access to highways like Interstate 44 and Missouri Route 266. The state highway provides a route to Springfield, about 15 miles east. The nearby city has Mercy Hospital Springfield, an 886-bed facility offering emergency and pediatric care. Located just east of West Springfield, the Springfield-Branson National Airport provides commercial flights for the area.
Mercy Hospital, a major medical center, is about 26 minutes from West Springfield.
Springfield-Branson National Airport sits just 8 miles east of the West Springfield area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Springfield
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Springfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Springfield, Springfield sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Springfield, Springfield over the last 12 months is $620,000.
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