1260 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65802

$1,075,000
Property Type: Residential For Sale Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,551 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 56,628 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,075,000 List Date: 8/25/2025 Last Modified: 11/07/2025

Description

Experience the grandeur of history in this meticulously restored Italianate-style home, nestled on approximately 1.3 acres of lush landscape offering 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 4090.74 square feet of living space in main house and 1461.88 of addtnl space in the Carriage House. Originally commissioned in 1866 by Waldo. C. Booth, who arrived in Spfld by carriage just after the Civil War to establish his hardware store on the town square, this home was completed in 1869 using only the finest materials, a testament to its quality over 155 years & just 6 owners. Laura Ingalls Wilder watered her horses here on their numerous journeys to Jones Spring. Abundant natural light floods the interior, accentuating the graceful hardwoods, soaring ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Entertain guests in the spacious living room & charming parlor, each featuring a fireplace, or host elegant dinners in the formal dining room with its own fireplace. Original mahogany mantels with such detail in parlor & formal dining. The kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, white quartz countertops, high-end stainless-steel appliances, large island. Powder bath on main floor. Two staircases, welcome you to the 2nd floor where a cozy sitting area awaits alongside three bedrooms (two en suites), three full bathrms, and a convenient laundry room. The primary bathrm has dual vanities, water closet, & walk-in shower. Ascend to the third floor to discover another living area that could be a spacious bedrm, & ample storage space. The true showstopper lies in the carriage house, boasting original horse stalls transformed into a captivating entertainment area, complete with a fifth bedroom, bathrm & kitchenette. Every inch of this home has been lovingly updated, including new 3-car garage added in 2019 & sprinkler system, all rewired/plumbed. Huge patio & courtyard w/water feature. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history reimagined for modern living. Owner/Agent.

More Information MLS# 60303085

Contract Information

Vacation Rental: No List Price/Total SqFt: 193.66 Historical District: Yes Foreclosure/Short Sale: No Reserve Item: Yes Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Begin Date: 2025-08-25 List Price: $1,075,000 Sign on Property: 1

Location, Tax and Other Information

Inside City Limits: Yes

Keywords

Stories: 3 Elementary School: SGF-Rountree Middle School: SGF-Jarrett High School: SGF-Parkview

General Property Description

Above Grade UnFin SqFt: 0 Below Grade UnFin SqFt: 1461.8 Lot Dimensions: 188X300 Waterfront/View: None Basement: Yes Lake/River/Creek: None # Attached Garage Spaces: 0 # Detached Garage Spaces: 3 # Detached Carport Spaces: 0 Propane Tank: No Total Bedrooms: 4 Baths - Full: 3 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 4 Above Grade Fin SqFt: 4090.7 Total Finished SqFt (All Levels): 4090.7 Total SqFt: 5551 SqFt Provided By: appraisal Aprx Year Built: 1869 Garage/Carport: 1 Total Garage/Carport Stalls: 3 Lot Size Provided By: tax records Aprx Lot Size (Acres): 1.3

Status Change Info

Price Disclosed: Yes Status: Closed Under Contract Date: 2025-10-07 Sold Date: 2025-11-07

Listing Info

Owner Agent: Yes

Basement

Partial: 1

Basement Type

Unfinished: 1 Exterior Entry: 1

Utility Room

Second Floor: 1

Dining

Formal Dining: 1 Island: 1

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Walk-In Shower: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Quartz Counters: 1

Cooling

Central: 1

Other Rooms

Family Room (Main Floor): 1 Formal Living Room: 1 Foyer: 1 Living Areas (2): 1 Pantry: 1

Fencing

Privacy: 1 Wood: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Free Standing Stove: Gas: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Gas Water Heater: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace: Yes Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Gas: 1 Living Room: 1 Two or More: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Heating Source

Natural Gas: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Cooling Source

Electric: 1

Architecture

3+ Story: 1 Historic Designation: 1

Roofing Material

Asphalt: 1 Composition: 1

Home Association Info

Home Owners/Condo Owners Association: None

Possession

At Closing: 1

Construction Materials

Wood Frame: 1

Will Sell

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: 1 Garage Faces Side: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Front Porch: 1 Patio: 1 Side Porch: 1

Shop Building Features

Shop Building: No

Water

City Water: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Lot Features

Curbs: 1 Landscaping: 1 Level: 1 Sprinklers In Front: 1 Sprinklers In Rear: 1

Flood Insurance

Not Required: 1

Documents Available

Disclosure - Lead Base Paint: 1 Disclosure - Measurement: 1

Warranty Type

None: 1

Location Tax and Other Information

Street #: 1260 Street Direction: East Street Name/Route: Walnut Suffix: Street County: Greene State/Province: MO Zip Code: 65802 Parcel ID: 1219207010 Subdivision: N/A Real Estate Tax: 5120.55 Tax Year: 2024 Legal Description: BEG ON S LINE E WALNUT ST 563.5 FT E W LINE RANGE 21 E 187.6 5 FT S 299.5 FT W187.65 FT N TO BEG

Remarks Misc

Directions: At National and Grand, go North on National, East on Walnut.

Property Features

Basement: Partial Basement Type: Unfinished; Exterior Entry Utility Room: Second Floor Dining: Formal Dining; Island Other Rooms: Family Room (Main Floor); Formal Living Room; Foyer; Living Areas (2); Pantry Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Free Standing Stove: Gas; Microwave; Refrigerator; Gas Water Heater Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Dining Room; Gas; Living Room; Two or More; Wood Burning Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s); Walk-In Shower; High Ceilings; Quartz Counters Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Cooling: Central Cooling Source: Electric Heating: Forced Air Heating Source: Natural Gas Architecture: 3+ Story; Historic Designation Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Side Porch Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage Faces Side Fencing: Privacy; Wood Construction Materials: Wood Frame Roofing Material: Asphalt; Composition Lot Features: Curbs; Landscaping; Level; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Water: City Water Sewer: Public Sewer Will Sell: Cash; Conventional Flood Insurance: Not Required Possession: At Closing Documents Available: Disclosure - Lead Base Paint; Disclosure - Measurement Warranty Type: None
Listing Office: Assist 2 Sell
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Last Updated: November - 07 - 2025
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