Rotational grazing cattle farm set high in the Ozark Mountains of Texas County on 202 acres has something for everyone and keeps getting better the further in you go! Rustic 2 or 3 bed home with partial basement, covered front deck and rear porch, outdoor wood furnace w/propane furnace backup, utility room and huge bathroom with jetted tub. Other structures include a charming guest cabin, hay barns, cattle barn, 2 bay machine shed w/concrete floor, electric and attached workshop, storage buildings, metal building and more. Perimeter fencing, cross, some electric and wire fencing all appears to be cattle tight and a pipe corral. Not 1, but 2 wells with multiple waterers in place, 6 ponds w/ a few stocked, 1 spring fed creek owner reports runs year round and a wet weather creek. Deer, turkey and even bear in the area! Gorgeous pine trees down in the valley and marketable hardwoods. Property is approximately 80% open, 20% wooded with several pretty building sites and privacy galore.
Pasture, pasture and more pasture, so bring the cattle! Perimeter, cross fencing, pipe corners and corral appear to be in good shape. Hay fields, 3 ponds all on 133 acres m/l with major paved frontage as well as gravel road frontage. Blackberry cobbler, too many producing blackberry bushes to count! Ask us where to hang your deer stand as several big bucks spotted napping in the cedars. Spring, spring branch, private well, 3 could be 4 bedroom, 1 bath circa 1920's farmhouse, with covered front porch, large screened porch, covered carport, home has country kitchen, some hardwoods, wood ceiling upstairs. Newer roof, outdoor wood furnace, and heat pump. Metal barn, garage and small outbuildings. First time on the market in nearly 6 decades and shows pride of ownership. Located conveniently between Houston and Cabool, Missouri, 1 1/2 hours to Springfield, near public river access and 1000's of acres of National Forest Land.
Introducing the crown jewel of Texas County, Missouri - Longview Ranch. Sprawled across a breathtaking 288 acres, this working cattle farm is not just a home; it's a sanctuary where nature's beauty meets agricultural prowess. With vistas that stretch to the horizon, you'll find yourself lost in the tranquility and majesty of this incredible property.Longview Ranch is a testament to thoughtful stewardship and love for the land. Abundant water sources cradle the property, with three separate springs and numerous ponds dotting the landscape, ensuring that nature's lifeblood is always within reach. A state-of-the-art solar well, plunging 410 feet deep, powers five automated livestock waterers, alongside another electric well of the same depth equipped with a new pump situated near the heart of the ranch's operations - its barns and outbuildings.Speaking of outbuildings, Longview Ranch boasts an impressive array. A 30'x72' hay barn, 30'x48' equipment shed, and a 20'x24' garage with a concrete floor and an attached 14'x24' lean-to, plus an 18'x20' carport, offer ample space for all your farming needs. The jewel in the crown is a cozy, insulated cabin on a concrete slab, complete with a kitchenette, half bath, furnace, and air conditioning - an idyllic retreat or a temporary haven while you bring your dream home to life on this vast canvas.The ranch's location is the epitome of privacy and seclusion, bordered by large, uninhabited tracts of land, yet it remains only a 15-20 minute drive from the towns of Houston and Cabool. For the hunting enthusiast, Longview Ranch presents an unparalleled retreat, promising abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures.
Elk Creek is located in Missouri. Elk Creek, Missouri has a population of 1,102. Elk Creek is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 52.03% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.54%.
The median household income in Elk Creek, Missouri is $20,964. The median household income for the surrounding county is $37,994 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Elk Creek is 45.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 22.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.3 inches per year, with 14.5 inches of snow per year.