Location! Location! Location! This midtown gem is in the heart of one of Springfield's most sought after areas near Rountree and Phelps Grove - close to schools, restaurants, shopping, hospitals, and universities, this adorable 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home has a lot to offer. Unique features like the 'giraffe' stone architectural details to the lovely built-in with scalloped trim, open archway, glass block accents and chunky molding, this home has preserved a great mix of old and new. Other features include an efficient kitchen with newer LVT flooring, gas range, dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator just off the attached garage, ceiling fans in every room, and two good sized bedrooms separated by the full bathroom with original baby blue tile work. Outside is a large, fully fenced-in backyard with storage shed and mature trees ideal for BBQs, a garden, pets, kids, or sipping your morning coffee. This property provides a lot of options: owner occupant, rental income, traveling nurse, college students, etc. Reminiscing about a simpler time with covered front porches, mail delivery at your door, and hanging clothes outside on the line? 1230 E University St welcomes you home.