1923 Ozark Farmhouse with Pond, Shop, and Barn Near Hartville
$198,500
A private pond at under $200,000 is the feature that earns a second look on this Wright County listing. The 1923 farmhouse on 3.72 acres just outside Hartville comes with a detached shop, a barn, and that pond — infrastructure that adds up to a genuine homestead head start in the heart of the Ozarks.
At $198,500, this is a manageable entry into Ozark acreage with the bones already in place. Three bedrooms and 1 bath across 1,276 square feet keeps the house honest. The listing is handled by Brandon Moore with 37 North Realty.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
A pond on the property is a genuine asset — it supports livestock watering, irrigation, and even small-scale aquaculture without the cost of drilling or running new lines. Wright County sits in classic Ozark karst terrain, where private wells are the norm; buyers should confirm the well's depth and yield, and have the pond's water quality tested before relying on it for anything beyond irrigation.
Crop & Income Potential
At under 4 acres, this property suits an intensive kitchen garden and a handful of fruit trees more than row crops. The pond's edge is a natural spot for moisture-loving plantings like berries, and the existing barn and shop mean poultry or small livestock can get started with minimal upfront investment.
Sustainability
A 1923 farmhouse this size has modest heating and cooling demands, and the shop offers space for off-grid projects like a wood-fired water heater or a root cellar. Ozark winters are mild enough that a simple cold frame can extend the growing season well into fall.
The Boundaries
Buyers should get a current survey, particularly around the pond and shop, since older Ozark deeds can be imprecise. Wright County's rural zoning outside Hartville is generally permissive of agricultural use, livestock, and accessory structures like the existing shop and barn.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Hartville is the Wright County seat, a true Ozarks crossroads town where the Hartville MarketPlace flea market anchors weekday mornings and the Wright County Historical Society keeps local history close at hand. It's the kind of place where a slower pace isn't a marketing pitch — it's just how Tuesdays go.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
Both Fisher Feed & Farm Supply and Hartville Feed sit right in town, and the Wright County Livestock Auction runs feeder sales every Wednesday in nearby Mountain Grove. The MU Extension office on Main Street is a short walk away for anyone leaning on county ag advice.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Much of Wright County sits inside Mark Twain National Forest, with 750-plus miles of trail to explore. Odin Access on the Woods Fork of the Gasconade River, just a few miles west, is a favorite for fishing and floating.
3.72 Acres
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