West Plains, MO 65775

$1,344,250
Property Type: Land/Lots Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,327,480 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,344,250 List Date: 9/12/2025 Last Modified: 9/25/2025

Description

Experience the Pinnacle of Cattle Ranching & Recreation on this Expansive 283-Acre Ranch in Howell County, Missouri Located on the edge of West Plains, MO, this 283-acre ranch combines prime cattle ground, highly productive hay ground, and outstanding recreational opportunities. With lush pastures, fertile soils, and a live year-round spring-fed creek, this property is designed to sustain a thriving cattle operation while also offering beautiful building sites and endless outdoor enjoyment. Ranch Highlights • Highly Productive Hay & Pasture Ground: Fertile, improved pastures with excellent hay yields reduce feed costs and support year-round ranching operations. • Cattle-Tight Fencing: New fencing and cross-fencing allow for rotational grazing, ease of cattle movement, and efficient herd management. • Abundant Water Supply: A spring-fed creek provides a reliable water source for livestock, wildlife, and fishing. • New Quonset Barn: Perfect for hay storage, equipment, and ranch use. • Livestock Capacity: With abundant pasture and hay production, the ranch can sustain a profitable cattle herd with efficiency. Hunting & Recreational Features • Prime Hunting Property: A perfect balance of open pasture and mature timber creates ideal habitat for trophy whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. • Abundant Wildlife: The land is teeming with deer, turkey, and other native wildlife, with a resident eagle's nest adding to the natural beauty. • Timber & Trails: Expansive timber stands provide shade and shelter for cattle while supporting excellent hunting. Interior trails make it easy to access stands, blinds, and explore by ATV or horseback. • Adjoins Missouri Conservation Land: Extends your recreational opportunities, enhances privacy, and provides direct access to thousands of additional acres of managed land.

Supplements: Location Advantage " Conveniently Located: Just minutes from West Plains for shopping, dining, and services, yet private enough for a true ranching lifestyle. " Nearby Resources: Close to the West Plains Regional Stockyards, ensuring easy livestock marketing. " Healthcare & Education: West Plains is home to Ozarks Healthcare (regional hospital) and Missouri State University - West Plains, along with excellent schools. " Retail & Amenities: Walmart Supercenter, major retailers, restaurants, and an active historic downtown district provide all conveniences. " Outdoor Attractions: Near White Ranch Conservation Area, Mark Twain National Forest, and rivers and lakes, including Norfork Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, and the North Fork of the White River. The Opportunity This Howell County ranch is ideal for cattle ranchers, hay producers, or outdoorsmen looking for an investment that offers both profitability and lifestyle. With highly productive hay ground, rotational grazing potential, abundant wildlife, and scenic building sites, this 283-acre ranch is a rare find in the Missouri Ozarks.

More Information MLS# 60304539

Contract Information

Transaction Type: Sale List Price/Acre: 4750 Parent/Child: Child Parent MLS #: 60288899 Foreclosure/Short Sale: No Property Sub-Type: Acreage Begin Date: 2025-09-12 List Price: $1,344,250 Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location, Tax and Other Information

Inside City Limits: No

General Property Description

# of Ponds: 1 Waterfront/View: Front Lake/River/Creek: Other Creek View: Yes Aprx Wooded Acres: 21-30% Aprx Cleared Acres: 71-80% Aprx Pasture Acres: 71-80% Aprx Lot Size (Acres): 283

View

Creek/Stream: 1 Panoramic: 1

Outbuilding

None: 1

Fencing

Barbed: 1

Lot

Acreage: 1 Adjoins Government Land: 1 Horses Allowed: 1 Lake/River/Creek/Spring: W. Fork Spring Creek Mature Timber: 1 Pasture: 1 Water Front: 1 Wooded/Cleared Combo: 1

Surface Water

Spring Fed Creek: 1 Yr Rd Creek: 1

Topography

Gently Rolling: 1 Open/Cleared: 1 Wooded: 1

Road Frontage

County: 1

Road Surface

Gravel: 1

Road Maintenance

County: 1

Home Association Info

HOA: No

Documents

Aerial Photo: 1 Legal Description: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1 Negotiable: 1

Will Sell

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Exchange: 1 USDA: 1

Location Tax and Other Information

State/Province: MO Zip Code: 65775 Subdivision: N/A Real Estate Tax: 74.98 Legal Description: N1/2 S1/2; S1/2 N1/2; PT N1/2 N1/2 Elementary School: Glenwood Middle School: Glenwood High School: West Plains Tax Year: 2024

Remarks Misc

Directions: Call office for Directions.

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Property Features

View: Creek/Stream; Panoramic Outbuilding: None Fencing: Barbed Lot: Acreage; Adjoins Government Land; Horses Allowed; Mature Timber; Pasture; Water Front; Wooded/Cleared Combo Surface Water: Spring Fed Creek; Yr Rd Creek Topography: Gently Rolling; Open/Cleared; Wooded Road Frontage: County Road Surface: Gravel Road Maintenance: County Documents: Aerial Photo; Legal Description Possession: At Closing; Negotiable Will Sell: Cash; Conventional; Exchange; USDA
Listing Office: United Country Missouri Ozarks Realty Inc.
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Last Updated: September - 25 - 2025
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