$98,000
$6,125 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 16 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
000 Desota AvePrinceton, MO 64661
Farm · MLS 12015958 · Listed 46 days ago (Sep 18, 2026)
Hay and forage · Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
# Your Homestead Awaits on 16 Acres in Mercer County, Missouri! Imagine waking up to the quiet beauty of the countryside, watching the morning sun rise over open pasture, and building a life that moves at your own pace. This 16-acre property in rural Mercer County, Missouri, offers an opportunity to put down roots, enjoy the land, and create the homestead you've been dreaming about. With a mix of pasture, hayground, and timber, this property offers a little bit of everything. Whether you envision raising a few animals, putting up hay, establishing a large garden, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of country living, there is room to make it your own. Some fencing is already in place, and a small pond adds to the rural charm and provides a peaceful spot to enjoy the outdoors. Practical features make this acreage even more appealing. Rural water and electricity are available, offering a starting point for those looking to build a home in the country. An older machine shed provides existing storage space for equipment, tools, or other homestead necessities. And one of the most attractive features? Property taxes are just $24 per year! That's an exceptionally low annual tax bill for 16 acres of Missouri countryside. Located in a rural community in Mercer County, this property offers the chance to step away from the hustle and bustle and embrace a simpler way of life. Build your country home, develop a small farm, enjoy recreational opportunities, or hold the land as you plan for the future. If you've been searching for affordable acreage with a combination of open ground, timber, water, and the potential to build your own rural retreat, this property deserves a closer look. Sixteen acres. Country freedom. Room to grow. Your homestead starts here!
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with John OConnor of The OConnor Agency - United Country Real Estate and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | FarmFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Hay and forage, Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 16 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Hay ground (listing description)
- Pasture (listing description)
- Equipment or machine shed (listing description)
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
- Fencing (listing description)Fencing is reported. The listing does not describe its type, extent or condition unless the description says so.
- Timber or woods (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $98,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 16 acres
- County
- Mercer County
- MLS number
- 12015958
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Princeton.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Mercer County, MO. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Mercer County
- University of Missouri Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Missouri
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of The OConnor Agency - United Country Real Estate. Listing agent: John OConnor. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 12, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.