Secluded Creekfront Hobby Farm on 85.8 Acres - Ava, MOIf you've been searching for a private, creekfront property with acreage and the potential for a hobby farm, look no further! This 85.8-acre mostly wooded paradise sits just 9 miles east of Ava, Missouri, tucked away 1/2 mile down a private drive for ultimate seclusion.Bill Macks Creek runs directly through the property, offering scenic views and easy access to year round water. The land is ideal for hunting, hiking, or starting your own self-sufficient lifestyle.The property includes a cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a spacious mudroom/office entryway, a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable dining area. Heat is provided by a pellet stove (with a full year's supply included) and electric baseboard backup.The second bedroom, while lacking a built-in closet, offers flexibility as a guest room, home office, or hobby space.Outside, you'll find a detached 2-car garage with concrete floors and electric. Perfect for parking, storage, or working on equipment. The large, level yard is mowed and ready for gardening, with easy walk-in access to the creek. With low annual taxes (only $430!), and a blend of wooded acreage, creek frontage, and usable land, this property checks all the boxes for rural living.
Pending
$299,900
18781 Private Drive 1145, Ava, MO 65608
2beds
784sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
85.8 Acres Lot
$278,700 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 01:43pm
Listed by:
Wanda Murphy 417-683-2840,
United Country Area Land Realty
Source: SOMOMLS,MLS#: 60300494

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Description: Non conforming, No closet
- Area: 117.6
- Dimensions: 16.11 x 7.3
Bedroom 2
- Area: 145.6
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.2
Bathroom full
- Area: 94.3
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 11.5
Other
- Area: 213.72
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 27.4
Living room
- Area: 155.94
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 11.3
Mud room
- Description: Mudroom/office
- Area: 213.72
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 27.4
Other
- Description: Master walk in closet
- Area: 70.56
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 9.8
Utility room
- Area: 41.04
- Dimensions: 3.6 x 11.4
Heating
- Baseboard, Stove, Electric, Other - See Remarks
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 784
- Total interior livable area: 784 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 784
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 85.8 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Waterfront, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Second Residence
- Parcel number: 58277
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: N/A
Location
- Region: Ava
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $423
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
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