• 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3.70 ac
  • 1,819.00 ft2

Relocating to Kirksville? Move-In Ready Country Home on Acreage

$399,000
22539 Spencer Lane, Kirksville, Missouri (Adair County)

Property Description



Peaceful Country Living Near Kirksville, Missouri

Welcome to peaceful country living just outside Kirksville, Missouri. If you are looking to relocate to Kirksville or Northeast Missouri, this move-in ready home situated on 3.7 acres in Adair County offers a rare combination of rural privacy, thoughtful updates, and modern convenience.

This beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 3-bath home combines the charm of Missouri country living with the confidence of extensive modern improvements designed for long-term comfort and value.

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Thoughtful Improvements Beyond Cosmetic Remodeling

If you are a family seeking Missouri country living, here is what I can tell you about the property from my observations and visiting with the sellers.

Over the last three years, the property has undergone a major transformation with a strong focus on structural integrity, efficiency, comfort, and long-term livability. When the home was taken down to the studs and rafters, the sellers wanted to address the kinds of issues many buyers never see. For example, extra care was taken to seal and protect areas between the foundation and studs to help prevent pest issues in the future. These are long-term values you cannot always see during a showing, but they matter.

From the updated finishes and aesthetics throughout the home to the behind-the-scenes improvements, this is not simply a cosmetic remodel — it is a thoughtfully improved rural property designed for modern living.

Property Highlights

  • Move-in ready remodeled country home near Kirksville, Missouri

  • Situated on approximately 3.7 acres in Adair County, Missouri

  • Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home

  • Extensive renovations completed over the last three years

  • Thoughtful improvements focused on structural integrity, efficiency, comfort, and long-term value

  • Peaceful Northeast Missouri country setting with modern conveniences nearby

  • Convenient access to Truman State University and A.T. Still University

  • Minutes from shopping, dining, schools, healthcare, and everyday necessities

  • Near Northeast Regional Medical Center and expanding healthcare services

  • Attractive for relocation buyers, remote workers, university professionals, healthcare workers, retirees, and families

  • Combination of rural privacy, breathing room, and quick access to town

  • Ideal for buyers seeking peaceful Missouri country living without feeling disconnected

  • Opportunity for gardening, recreation, hobby farming, or simply enjoying more outdoor space

  • Move-in ready rural Missouri property designed for modern living

Near Truman State University and A.T. Still University

Another conversation we had centered around the property’s location near the universities. Truman State University and A.T. Still University draw students, faculty, medical professionals, and families from all corners of the country and beyond.

Buyers seeking acreage near Missouri universities can appreciate being just minutes from Truman State University, A.T. Still University, shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday conveniences while still enjoying peaceful country surroundings.

What It Feels Like to Live Here

No place on Earth is perfect, and not every community or pace of life fits every person. What Northeast Missouri offers is a balance that many buyers today are actively searching for — four distinct seasons, peaceful rural surroundings, practical living, and modern conveniences without the congestion and fast pace found in larger population centers.

Life here offers room to breathe. Rural living means less traffic, less crowding, more open space, and a quieter pace of life. At the same time, modern amenities like high-speed internet, healthcare, shopping, dining, education, and access to the arts and universities remain close by.

For many buyers relocating to Missouri, that combination of simplicity, convenience, privacy, and connection is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Country Living with Everyday Convenience

One of the things I appreciate most about this property is the balance it offers. You can enjoy peaceful Missouri country living, sit on the front porch with a cup of coffee and enjoy the quiet, and still be in Kirksville within just a few minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the home from Kirksville, Missouri?

The property is conveniently located just outside Kirksville, offering quick access to shopping, healthcare, restaurants, schools, Truman State University, and A.T. Still University while still providing peaceful Missouri country living.

Has the home been remodeled?

Yes. Over the last three years, the home has undergone extensive renovations and thoughtful improvements focused on structural integrity, efficiency, comfort, and modern aesthetics. Many of the updates extend beyond cosmetic improvements and were designed with long-term value in mind.

How much land comes with the property?

The property includes approximately 3.7 acres in Adair County, Missouri, providing room for outdoor living, gardening, recreation, hobby farming opportunities, or simply enjoying more space and privacy.

Is this property move-in ready?

Yes. The extensive renovations and updates make this property attractive for buyers seeking a move-in-ready rural home near Kirksville with modern conveniences already in place.

What type of buyer would this property fit best?

This property may appeal to families, university employees, healthcare professionals, retirees, remote workers, hobby farmers, or buyers seeking peaceful country living with convenient access to town amenities and employment opportunities.

Is the property near Truman State University and A.T. Still University?

Yes. The home is located within convenient driving distance of both Truman State University and A.T. Still University, making it appealing for university staff, medical professionals, students, and relocating families.

Why are buyers looking at Northeast Missouri properties like this?

Many buyers today are searching for affordable living, lower congestion, more privacy, and a quieter pace of life without sacrificing access to healthcare, education, shopping, dining, and employment opportunities. Properties like this offer that balance.

Does the property offer both privacy and convenience?

One of the property’s strongest features is its balance between peaceful country surroundings and quick access to Kirksville conveniences. Buyers can enjoy rural living while still being just minutes from shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and everyday necessities.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

KIRKSVILLE MO HOME FOR SALE COUNTRY HOME KIRKSVILLE MO TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
MO HOME ON 3.7 ACRES RURAL HOME FOR SALE THOUSAND HILLS STATE PARK
4 BED 3 BATH KIRKSVILLE MO ADAIR CO, MO HOME FOR SALE Country Homes

Address: 22539 Spencer Lane
Area:
State/County:
Zip: 63501
Country: United States

Property Id: 955429
Price: $399,000
Property Size: 1,819.00 ft2
Property Lot Size: 3.70 ac
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
County: Adair County
Lot Size (AC): 3.70000
Year Built: 1914
Listing ID: 24246-449350
Office ID: 4809
Listing Address: 22539 Spencer Lane, Kirksville, Missouri 63501

Other Features
Airport
Appliance
Basement
Central Air
Community Activities
Cul de Sac
Deck
Energy Efficient
Fence
Finished Basement
Fireplace
Fireplace Location
Gated
Guest House
Gym/Fitness Center
Handicapped Accessible
Hospital
Hot tub
Large Kitchen
Maintenance Provided
Mineral Rights
New Appliances
Outbuildings
Park
Parking
Patio
Pool
Restaurants/Shopping
Room
School
Security System
Security System/Alarm
Sewer
Sprinkler System
Storage
Storm Shelter/Cellar
Tennis Court
View
Water Access
Water Rights
Wine Cellar

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Supermarkets
Schools
Restaurants
Pharmacies
Hospitals

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