$725,000

1414 N Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802

3 beds |
3 baths |
4,168 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1907
0.75acre lot
5 car garage
$174/sqft
Listed 22 days ago

Property Description

This 1907 American Foursquare is a cornerstone of the Historic Midtown community. Built for Elizabeth Stoughton and later owned by Dr. J.I. Evans, the estate gained national significance in 1952 when General Ralph ''Snapper'' Truman hosted his cousin, President Harry S. Truman, for a three-day residency. Original Secret Service wiring remains visible in the back stairwell.The interior features solid mahogany woodwork, coffered ceilings, and oak flooring in a rare diamond pattern. The parlor is anchored by an Italian marble fireplace and an alabaster newel post light sourced from the 1904 World's Fair. Modern living is supported by a chef's kitchen with soapstone counters and a 2-story family room addition with under-floor radiant heat and dual central AC. The .75-acre grounds include three original brick outbuildings, one housing a 2-car garage with a 473 sq ft guest studio above. The hipped roof was recently replaced to replicate the original slate tiles, terra cotta caps, and ridge lines.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: March 28, 2026 at 7:21AM
Listing Office:: Real Broker, LLC : (573) 520-3099
Listing Agent:: 417realestate.com : (417) 860-4670
MLS ID:: 60317234

General: High Speed InternetVaulted Ceiling(s)Soaking TubOther CountersW/D HookupWalk-In Closet(s)Walk-in ShowerWet Bar
Appliances: Gas CooktopPot FillerFree-Standing Gas OvenCommercial GradeExhaust FanMicrowaveWater Softener OwnedTrash CompactorRefrigeratorDisposalDishwasher
Dining: Formal DiningDining RoomKitchen/Dining Combo
Laundry: 2nd Floor
Basement: UnfinishedFull
Flooring: HardwoodCarpet Over HardwoodSee Remarks
A/C: ElectricAttic FanCentral Air
Heating: BoilerRadiant FloorFireplace(s)RadiantHot Water/SteamNatural GasElectric
Fireplace: Living RoomGasStoneDenFireplace

General: Rain GuttersGardenOther
Style: TraditionalHistoricOtherVictorian
Other Structures: OutbuildingGreenhouseOtherFront PorchDeckScreenedGlass EnclosedPatio
Parking: Circular DrivewaySee RemarksPrivateCovered

Roofing: Composition
Windows: MixedBlindsShutters
General: Synthetic StuccoThree Or MoreTwoBrick/MortarPoured ConcreteOther

Road/Access: AsphaltConcrete
Originating MLS: somo
County: Greene

Zoning: Ozark Land Companys Addition Lots 29 & 301313202024
View: City
Fencing: Wrought Iron

Water: City
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: somo

This listing courtesy of 417realestate.com , Real Broker, LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Boyd Elementary School

1409 N Washington Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802

Grades KG-5

0.05 miles away

Pipkin Middle School

1215 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802

Grades 6-8

0.37 miles away

Central High School

423 E Central St, Springfield, MO, 65802

Grades 9-12

0.43 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.