Neighborhoods near Reed Academy in Springfield, MO

Life in Southeast Springfield is what you make it. Most residents live in the subdivisions that hug the edge of Springfield, while downtown Strafford sits on the border of this rural area. "The biggest draw to that area is privacy while having easy access to everything you need in Springfield," says Avery Grant, a Realtor with Alpha Realty MO,

Despite its name, Parkwood is less of a bucolic setting and more of a business/industrial district in Northeast Springfield with homes and green space sprinkled in. Pockets of subdivisions are supported by nearby manufacturing plants, corporate offices, retailers and restaurants. But even with some of these enterprises abutting backyards,

Away from the busy streets of downtown Springfield lies the Bissett neighborhood, where residents live in national-style homes surrounded by tall trees. Neighbors catch up at events hosted by the Bissett Neighborhood Association. Some might visit L.A. Wise Park to chat while they walk along the paved trail. Residents also have popular barbecue

With its namesake park and sports complex, Cooper Park is at the center of Springfield's athletic leagues. About 3 miles east of downtown, it's also in a precise location for shopping, dining and entertainment. "It's right off of Glenstone Avenue, so there's a ton of restaurants right there," says local Realtor Mickie Roy with Alpha Realty. "There

From an active neighborhood association to weekend car shows on Kearney Street, one of the biggest assets Doling offers is the Midwest neighborly charm. "When I was a teenager, Kearney Street was bumper-to-bumper Friday nights and Saturday nights. Kearney Street died when the city passed an ordinance that cruising wasn’t allowed. Now it’s allowed

Woodland Heights once hosted the original downtown for North Springfield, a hive of activity filled with passenger trains and merchants. Today, visitors can still marvel at the historic brick architecture while shopping and dining on Commercial Street. Locals enjoy checking out the art of the Moon City Creative District. But the other driving

In Northwest Springfield, the suburban neighborhood of Tom Watkins gets its name from one of the area’s most beloved residents. The former president of Citizens Bank and member of the board of education was known for his kindness as he helped struggling small businesses and farms survive the Great Depression. His legacy lives on in the name of the

About 3 miles north of downtown Springfield, Robberson offers a grid-pattern layout of residential streets, featuring mostly side-by-side houses that date as far back as the late 1800s. Most home prices in this neighborhood are considerably lower than the citywide median of $195,000 – some more than $100,000 cheaper. The residential area expands