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Country Home on 4.5 Acres | Douglas County, Missouri
Located in the Seven Springs Farm Community in Douglas County, Missouri, this 3-bedroom, two-story country home sits on approximately 4.5 mostly wooded acres along a quiet dead-end road. The property offers privacy, outbuildings, and access to outdoor recreation near Mark Twain National Forest and the upper North Fork River.
The home features oak flooring on the main level and three heating options, including a boiler system, wood stove, and electric mini-splits. The two-story layout provides space for full-time living, a weekend getaway, or a recreational retreat in the Missouri Ozarks.
A 24×40 two-story barn with 220-volt electric offers space for a workshop, equipment storage, hobbies, or livestock. An existing chicken coop adds opportunities for homesteading, raising poultry, or establishing a small hobby farm. The mostly wooded acreage provides natural wildlife habitat and room for outdoor activities.
Property owners in the Seven Springs Farm Community have access to additional shared acreage bordering Mark Twain National Forest, expanding opportunities for hunting, hiking, wildlife observation, and exploring the surrounding Ozarks landscape.
Situated near the upper North Fork River, the property provides convenient access to fishing, floating, kayaking, and other recreational activities. The surrounding Douglas County area is known for its wooded terrain, rivers, and public recreational lands.
With 4.5± acres, a three-bedroom home, a two-story barn, and access to shared recreational land, this Missouri Ozarks property offers options for country living, homesteading, hunting, or a private weekend retreat.
Directions: From Willow Springs take 76 Hwy to CR 76-162 on the right. Follow to CR 76-163 on the right and take it almost to the end; the property will be on the left. Sign will be in yard.
MLS: 60336179
Location
Douglas County is located in south-central Missouri, in the Ozarks region. The county seat is Ava, Missouri.
Population
- As of the 2020 Census, the population was 11,578.
- More recent estimates: July 1, 2024 estimate is ~12,290.
- The population is fairly homogenous: about 91.6% White in 2020.
- Median age: ~46.6 years.
- Median household income: ~$49,828.
- Approximate poverty rate: ~16.9%.
Climate
- Typical July high temperatures around the upper-80s °F (about 89 °F) and lows near the upper 60s °F.
- In January typical lows are in the low to mid-20s °F and highs in the 40s °F.
- Annual precipitation around 45″ per year.
Education
- There are public schools serving the county, but I could not readily locate a single figure for “number of public schools” and “number of students” analogous to your Howell County example.
- For example: publicschoolreview.com reports that there are ~4 public schools serving ~1,470 students in the county.
- Reading proficiency and math proficiency scores are slightly below the Missouri state average.
Hospitals / Health Care
- There is no hospital within the county in Ava or elsewhere in Douglas County; more advanced hospital care is accessed in nearby counties (for example the county document states residents utilize hospitals in Springfield, West Plains).
- Primary care and health clinics do exist locally: e.g., Missouri Ozarks Community Health (a Federally Qualified Health Center) serves Douglas County (and neighboring counties) offering medical, dental, behavioral health services.
Electric/Utilities/Telecommunications
- I did not locate a clear, county-specific utility/cooperative description (analogous to your Howell County example) for electricity or telecom that covers all the same detail.
- If needed, I can attempt to check for local electric cooperatives or telecom providers in Douglas County.
Airports / Closest Large Cities
- Closest larger cities:
- Springfield, Missouri — a regional hub in the Ozarks, with airport & various amenities.
- Branson, Missouri — though a bit farther, known for tourism and entertainment in the Ozark region.
- Nearby major airport: The region is served by Springfield (Springfield-Branson National Airport) for larger commercial flights.
- Recreation / things to do in nearby region of Douglas County (Ozarks) include: hiking, woods and stream access since it’s in the Ozark terrain.
Things To Do / Natural Features
- The county is heavily rural and forested, part of the Ozark region, offering outdoor recreation opportunities (hiking, streams, woods).
- Because it is less developed and more remote, the lifestyle is more rural and quiet compared to larger cities.
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