Battlefield, Missouri Real Estate and Community Information

Located in Greene County, Battlefield Missouri is a small town of 5,000. Battlefield residents enjoy a quiet and intimate community while benefiting from close proximity to Springfield, a bustling college town. The city has grown over the past few years and new housing developments have accommodated the new residents. Battlefield is a town that survived a major tornado in 1993, which affected several area communities.

History

Battlefield is named after the second major battle of the Civil War, which occurred in 1861 at nearby Wilson’s Creek. The first Union general, Nathaniel Lyon, was killed at this site. There are several landmarks throughout the city to commemorate its history.

Shopping and Dining

Battlefield is home to Battlefield Mall, which is the largest mall in the Springfield area. Battlefield Mall’s anchor stores are Dillard’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, and Sears. Other brand-name stores include Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Chico’s, Coach, LOFT, Sephora, and White House Black Market. The mall’s restaurants include the popular Nakato Japanese Steakhouse, Hu Hot Restaurant, and Ruby Tuesday. In addition to Battlefield Mall, Battlefield is twenty minutes from Springfield’s eclectic downtown boutiques and eateries. Some popular area restaurants include Haruno Japanese Sushi Bar, Grad School, Arris Pizza, Ocean Zen Pacific Rim, Kai, Gailey’s Breakfast Café, Springfield Brewing Company, and The Grotto.

Parks and Recreation

Battlefield's median house value is approximately $150,000, making this area very affordable for many home buyers. Battlefield’s real estate is slightly higher than the state’s median home value of approximately $140,000. There are several subdivisions in Battlefield, including Eagleridge Heights and Prairie View Heights. The latter, an award-winning development, is one of the city’s largest, and includes a heated swimming pool and clubhouse. Children attend McBride Elementary. Another attractive Battlefield neighborhood is Quail Creek, which has a diverse range of home styles and prices, including traditional brick ranches and split-level homes. The West Gardenia area’s real estate is also diverse, with large, renovated homes that are very affordable.

Living

Rogersville, MO proximity to Springfield, MO makes it the perfect small town to live in if you want to still be close to a major metropolis. The average listing price for a single-family home is just shy of $150,000. Rogersville’s rural housing offers buyers the option to purchase a house on a sizable amount of land.

Schools, Health and Transportation

Republic R-III District and Springfield Public Schools serve Battlefield residents. Republic R-III serve students south of Elm Street and Springfield Public Schools serves students north of Elm Street. Republic R-III includes Republic Early Childhood Center, Lyon Elementary, McCulloch Elementary, Schofield Elementary, Republic Middle School, and Republic High School. Springfield Public Schools is the state’s largest, and includes 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school, nine middle schools, and five high schools. Springfield Public Schools also has an early childhood center and a gifted education center. All of Springfield’s high schools are A+ Schools and GreatSchools has given Battlefield’s Wilson’s Creek 5-6 Intermediate Center its highest rating.

For acute health care, Battlefield is served by St. John’s Health System, Lakeland Regional Hospital, and Cox Health. The area airport is Springfield-Branson National Airport, and Highway 160 is the city’s major arterial.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (417) 818-1237 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.