$321,200
$4,461 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 72 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
000 County Rd 8390West Plains, MO 65775
Ranch · MLS 11662271 · Listed 253 days ago (Feb 23, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
This 72+/- acre property in Howell County, Missouri offers a strong mix of pasture, mature hardwood timber, abundant water, and multiple build opportunities just outside West Plains. With frontage on County Road 8390, access is straightforward while still providing the privacy many buyers are seeking. The land is gently rolling and highly usable throughout. Approximately 50% is open pasture suitable for livestock, hay production, or future agricultural improvements. The remaining 50% is wooded with mature hardwoods that provide shade, natural beauty, and excellent wildlife habitat. A defining feature is the water setup. Four interlinked ponds are positioned together in a system that appears to have once operated as a fish hatchery. Their connected layout presents unique potential for refurbishment, aquaculture, or developing a standout private fishing operation. In addition to the four connected ponds, a fifth pond is located separately on the property, offering added flexibility for livestock watering, recreation, or additional management options. Wildlife is another major highlight. A plentiful whitetail deer population was observed while touring the property, and the blend of timber, pasture, and water creates ideal conditions for deer and other native species. One established build site overlooks the four interlinked ponds and already has electricity in place, offering a scenic setting for a home or cabin. A second build site is secluded in the woods with separate access, electricity available, and an older well on site. This layout provides flexibility for multiple residences, a guest cabin, or income potential. The property is perimeter fenced with some cross-fencing, making it functional for livestock rotation. Whether you're envisioning a working farm, recreational retreat, or long-term investment, this tract delivers versatility, infrastructure, and water features that are increasingly difficult to find.
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 Brock W. Utecht of Whitetail Properties Real Estate (MO) and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | RanchFarms 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 | Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 72 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
- Well (listing water source field)The listing reports a well. It says nothing about yield, water quality, permits or water rights; test the water and ask the state water agency.
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Pasture (listing description)
- Cross-fencing (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)
- Road frontage mentioned (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
- $321,200
- Original list price
- $349,900
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 72 acres
- County
- Howell County
- MLS number
- 11662271
- Annual property tax
- $339
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Land details reported by the listing
- Water source
- Well
Features
Water
- Well
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 West Plains.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $349,900
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 Howell 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 Howell 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 Whitetail Properties Real Estate (MO). Listing agent: Brock W. Utecht. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.