1931 Farmhouse on 15 Cattle-Fenced Acres Near Springfield
$279,000
Fifteen acres of cattle-tight fenced land just outside Willard puts this 1931 Greene County farmhouse in a different category than a typical rural listing at this price. The fencing is already done — a cost and a project that slows down a lot of buyers — and the proximity to Springfield means you're not trading access to services for acreage.
At $279,000 for a 3-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse with 1,467 square feet and 15 fenced acres in one of Missouri's more accessible rural areas, the value case makes itself. Rob Luck with Keller Williams Realty has the listing.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
Greene County properties typically rely on private wells, and with 15 acres of pasture, buyers should also walk the land for any seasonal creeks or wet areas that could support a future pond for livestock watering or irrigation.
Crop & Income Potential
Fifteen cattle-tight fenced acres is substantial room for a real grazing operation — cattle, goats, or sheep can be rotated across the pasture with minimal additional fencing investment. There's also ample room for a market garden or small orchard near the historic farmhouse.
Sustainability
A 1931 farmhouse of this size has manageable heating and cooling demands, and the surrounding pasture supports a straightforward rotational grazing system that improves soil health over time. Missouri's climate allows for a long outdoor growing season to complement any livestock plans.
The Boundaries
The existing cattle-tight fencing is a major asset, since fencing is typically one of the largest upfront costs for a livestock operation — buyers should still confirm its condition and exact alignment with a current survey. Greene County's zoning outside Willard is generally permissive of agricultural use and livestock.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Willard has grown from its Frisco Railroad roots into a fast-growing edge of the Springfield metro, but it keeps its own identity with the Willard Community Market on Friday evenings each summer. The Ozark Empire Fair, a Springfield institution for 90-plus years, is a short drive away every late July.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
Farm-supply options lean toward Springfield proper, with SoMo Farm and Ranch Supply and S&H Farm Supply both a quick drive away, and the Greene County MU Extension office based at the Botanical Center. It's more suburban-edge than deep farm country, but the resources are close at hand.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
The Frisco Highline Trail, more than 35 miles long, runs straight through Willard with a trailhead right in town. Bois D'Arc Conservation Area's 3,172 acres and the additional trails around Fellows Lake and Lake Springfield Park round out the options nearby.
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