80 Acres in Milo, MO - $425,000

Stunning 80 +/- Acres in Western Missouri

The prairie ecosystem can be described as a sea of grass, the place where the earth meets the sky. When Missouri became a state, prairie covered roughly two-thirds of the landscape, and from there it stretched to the western horizon all the way to the Rocky Mountains. Today, most of that prairie has been converted to other uses, but remnants of the past still remain to remind us of that history. On this 80 +/- acre farm just west of Milo, Missouri, you can still find vestiges of the past in the grasses and wildflowers that grace the gentle slopes and the vast, open western sky that offers a glimpse of what the Osage people and the American bison must have surely enjoyed.

Pulling through the gate at the west end of the property, you'll follow a field road along a brushy fence row that's home to bobwhite quail and cottontail rabbits, and as you crest the hill in the middle of the property, you're greeted by the sight of a gorgeous 5.4 acre private lake laid out before you. One look at this body of water will make a fisherman's heart race, as it's readily apparent that big bass and crappie lurk along the edges of the vegetation, waiting to ambush a spinner flashing along just under the surface. Aside from the fishing potential, the lake offers tremendous aesthetic appeal and just begs for a house or cabin porch from which to enjoy it. The shallow upper end, along with an acre slough alongside it, promises opportunities for decoying mallards, gadwall, and teal in the fall. This property is sure to appeal to hunters, and the sheer number of deer and turkey tracks and other sign suggests that plenty of fun memories will be made in the stand or blind.

Buyers interested in a good homesite will appreciate the easy access to the highway, as well as the availability of rural water and electric service at the county road. The land is partially fenced, including a nice welded pipe entrance, and with a bit of work could be ready to contain your cattle and horses. Livestock water sources are well distributed with the big lake, a small creek, and another acre pond, and an old cased well suggests yet another possible source of water, whether for livestock or home use.

This property is absolutely stunning, and it's sure to appeal to a lot of buyers. If you'd like to know more about it, or if you'd like to schedule an appointment to see it, call Land Agent Scott Sudkamp at (417) 321-5427 today.

Property Features

-Incredible views

-Gorgeous build sites

-5.4 acre lake with good fishing

- acre duck slough

-90:10 mix of open land vs timber

-Tall grass prairie hayfields

-Old cased well

-Partial perimeter fencing

-Barco, Barden, and Parsons loam and silt loam soils

-Easy access - just 1.2 miles to I-49

-Property abuts the 1,545 acre Osage Prairie Conservation Area