Welcome to the Knox-Squibb house built by Herman Dunaway Homes of Tomorrow in 1937 that is located in historic University Heights. Harry & Suzette Knox and their daughter Carol lived here from 1937-1942. He was a salesman for S.W. Bell. The 3000 sq ft home with three bedroom and three bath home underwent a massive restoration in 2015. The kitchen, baths, master bedroom, and basement underwent the most updates. The home has both covered front porch and back porch with a doggy ramp, two car garage, and fully fenced backyard. In the living room you will find a lovely fireplace that leads to the formal dinning room, breakfast nook, kitchen with a breakfast bar and a den/tv room. The laundry room is right off the den. The finished basement has a warm and inviting family room complete with a wood burning fireplace, wine cellar, a full bath with a walk in shower. The first floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and two hall closets. The second floor has a master suite, complete with an office/sitting area, large master bedroom, walk in closet, and master bath. The house has a close proximity to schools, Phelps Grove Park, MSU, and Mercy Hospital. Put this home on your list to see, this could be your next dream home.
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Price cut: $10K (3/4)
$345,000
618 E Portland Street, Springfield, MO 65807
3beds
3,028sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$341,500 Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceLovely fireplaceFinished basementTwo car garageFully fenced backyardCovered front porchBack porch
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 08:56am
Listed by:
Richard Crabtree 417-224-4573,
Murney Associates - Primrose
Source: SOMOMLS,MLS#: 60286975

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Den, Wine Cellar, Living Areas (3+), Office, Living Room
Bedroom 1
- Area: 182.52
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 15.6
Bedroom 2
- Area: 176.32
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 15.2
Bedroom 3
- Area: 281.94
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 11.1
Bonus room
- Area: 159.96
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.9
Breakfast room
- Area: 118.56
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 7.6
Dining room
- Area: 128.88
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.11
Family room
- Area: 390.6
- Dimensions: 25.2 x 15.5
Kitchen
- Area: 159.96
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.9
Laundry
- Area: 71.06
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 9.11
Living room
- Area: 258.72
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.6
Office
- Area: 132.5
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 12.5
Other
- Area: 34.45
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.3
Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal
- Laundry: In Basement, W/D Hookup
Features
- Internet - Cable, Crown Molding, Other Counters, Walk-in Shower, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump,Partially Finished,Utility,Bath/Stubbed,Full
- Attic: Partially Floored
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,108
- Total interior livable area: 3,028 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,316
- Finished area below ground: 712
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Privacy,Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1325314004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Cottage,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Heights
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $114/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,297
- Date on market: 2/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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