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Woodland Heights

Woodland Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri

Greene County 65803

$136,387 Average Value
$142 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

An art district with historic architecture and fixer-uppers

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 appeal of Woodland Heights is that the housing stock is full of fixer-upper opportunities.

Woodland Heights once hosted the original downtown for North Springfield.
Woodland Heights once hosted the original downtown for North Springfield.
Find large two-story homes throughout the Woodland Heights neighborhood.
Find large two-story homes throughout the Woodland Heights neighborhood.
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Dining on Commercial Street

“Woodland Heights is close to Commercial Street, which has a ton of eateries and lofts, and that’s being revitalized, which spreads out and impacts surrounding areas,” says Debra Parrish, a Realtor with Murney Associates, who was born and raised in the area says. “It’s an awesome place to hang out and a very family-friendly place.” One of the most popular options on Commercial Street is White River Brewery, which residents enjoy for an evening on their patio. Another hot spot is Van Gogh’s Eeterie, a restaurant that wants you to step into Amsterdam. Customers can feast on crepe pancakes and loaded fries in an airy, minimalist setting. For running errands, locals can bus or drive down Kearney Avenue — part of old Route 66 — to find Aldi, Walgreens and a Wal-Mart Supercenter.

Woodland Heights residents can enjoy a fresh brew on tap at White River Brewing Company.
Woodland Heights residents can enjoy a fresh brew on tap at White River Brewing Company.
Fresh made pastries fill the air at Blue Huron Euro Cafe just across from Woodland Heights.
Fresh made pastries fill the air at Blue Huron Euro Cafe just across from Woodland Heights.
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Moon City Creative District

Residents are likely to encounter an artsy but unusual sight on a stroll through the neighborhood: a painted utility pole. Colorful scenes of outer space, the industrial world and nature have helped give an identity to what’s known as the Moon City Creative District. Dozens of these dot the blocks north of Commercial Street. The Moon City Creative District has an annual Summer Solstice Art Fair, which takes place at the Historic Lafayette Park. The Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association also puts on events throughout the year, including, most notably, St. Patrick’s Day and 4th of July parades.

Find painted utility poles in the Moon City Arts District of the Woodland Heights neighborhood.
Find painted utility poles in the Moon City Arts District of the Woodland Heights neighborhood.
You can find beautiful pieces of artwork along Woodland Heights' Commercial Street.
You can find beautiful pieces of artwork along Woodland Heights' Commercial Street.
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Fixer-uppers with small to large front porches

“It’s a beautiful area,” Parrish says. “It's an older part of town, and housing goes all the way from bungalows to two-story homes.” Many homes in Woodland Heights require some extent of renovations and may be considered fixer-uppers. On the interior of these homes, homebuyers might discover multiple fireplaces, butler pantries or stained-glass windows. Outside, there’s cohesion to the neighborhood, with many homes featuring wood facades in neutral tones like beige or cream. The majority of homes in Woodland Heights also feature some sort of front porch. Prices range from $25,000 to $200,000 for homes that require renovation and north of $200,000 for renovated homes.

Craftsman influences are prevalant on many homes in Woodland Heights.
Craftsman influences are prevalant on many homes in Woodland Heights.
A smaller bungalow that has been updated in Woodland Heights.
A smaller bungalow that has been updated in Woodland Heights.
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Explore one of Springfield’s first parks

Woodland Heights residents enjoy spending an afternoon at the 7-acre Lafayette Park, one of the earliest parks founded in Springfield. Originally designed as a public square in 1869, Lafayette Park is now a prime place to enjoy open green space. It includes a playground for kids and a picnic area for events. Other locals head over to Doling Park and its 56 acres, which includes the Doling Family Center, Northview Center and the Doling Museum. The park, which also has a playground, a paved walkway around Doling Lake, tennis courts, fields, and much more, offers occasional tours of Giboney Cave.

A lighted walking trail bisects Lafayette Park, in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights.
A lighted walking trail bisects Lafayette Park, in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights.
Lafayette Park is located in north central Springfield, in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights.
Lafayette Park is located in north central Springfield, in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights.
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The Bus: CU Transit Services

For those looking to utilize public transportation, The Bus CU Transit Services runs on Grant Avenue, which splits the neighborhood down the middle. For commuters, downtown Springfield is a 2-mile drive south. Springfield-Branson National Airport is 6 miles from the neighborhood, while the closest hospital is Cox North Hospital, a mile from Woodland Heights.

Public transportation serves the Woodland Heights neighborhood with several convenient bus stops
Public transportation serves the Woodland Heights neighborhood with several convenient bus stops
A short drive takes Woodland Heights residents to the Cox North Hospital.
A short drive takes Woodland Heights residents to the Cox North Hospital.
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Students attend Springfield R-XII School District

Residents of Woodland Heights may send their children to Springfield R-XII School District. Students may start off at Weaver Elementary School before going to Pipkin Middle School, both of which earned a C-plus grade or better from Niche. From there, students may attend Hillcrest High, which opened in 1958 and is known for its baseball team, which has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and has featured several players who were later signed to Major League Baseball contracts. In 2023, renovations totaling $36 million were completed, giving students access to new spaces like a broadcast media department. Hillcrest High earned a C grade from Niche.

Weaver Elementary School's average attendance is around 230 students.
Weaver Elementary School's average attendance is around 230 students.
Hillcrest High School has an average enrollment of just over 1,000 students.
Hillcrest High School has an average enrollment of just over 1,000 students.
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Transit

Airport

Springfield-Branson Ntl

18 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Woodland Heights US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Single Family Price
$152,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Last 12 months Home Sales
81
Months of Supply
2.80
Median List Price
$152,500

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,860
Median Year Built
1917
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,207
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,053
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,356
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$39,166
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,788

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.8%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
21''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

70 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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