Willard, Missouri Real Estate and Community Information

Willard is located in Greene County and has a population of more than 3,193. The average price for residential real estate in Willard is around $173,074 compared to the Greene county average of $175,074. Real estate options include remarkable single family homes in country settings with many desirable features including open floor plans and modern amenities today’s homebuyer desires. Willard is within the R2 school district which consists of 9 public schools serving roughly 3,871 students in grades K-12.

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History

The first families to settle in the area were George and Elizabeth Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kime and Oscar Farmer. Today, The Willard North Elementary and Junior High Schools are located on land than once belonged to Oscar Farmer himself. The first home built in Willard was built by George Sloan in 1860 and is still in use today.

Willard began to expand rapidly in 1870 when the US Congress in an effort to encourage westward expansion gave land grants to railroad companies. The St. Louis and San Francisco railroad laid track from Springfield, Missouri through Willard on its way to Kansas City. The city was then named Willard after William Willard of Lebanon, Missouri who worked for the railroad, determining the path of the tracts.

Real Estate

Real estate in the Willard area still holds the old world charm of the early settlers as community life was as it is now concentrated on the areas schools and churches. However, while Willard’s early economy was based on grain farming and raising hogs and beef cattle; today most of the residents of Willard commute to Springfield to work. The local economy is driven primarily by retail and the service industry.

Attractions

Willard, Missouri offers many exciting and unique events and attractions which its residents enjoy. Willard is known for having some of the best apples in the state of Missouri with several “pick your own” apple orchards and apple farms for the whole family to enjoy. As Willard is so close to the major metropolitan area of Springfield, Willard residents have easy access to all of the cultural and entertainment venues located in Springfield, such as; Art museums and galleries, as well as, Farmers markets, antique shops, and state parks and historic sites.

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.