$299,000
$3,702 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 81 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
20298 Highway VvLicking, MO 65542
Farm or ranch · MLS 11612176 · Listed 355 days ago (Nov 13, 2025)
Farms and ranches · Farm and ranch details
Under contract: The seller has accepted an offer with conditions. Some sellers still accept backup offers.
About this property
80.76+/- acres of quiet, off-the-grid potential tucked nearly 7/8 of a mile down a private driveway off Highway VV. This property was once an Amish homestead and many of those traditional, practical features are still in place, giving you a head start on creating a unique cabin retreat, hobby farm or hunting getaway. The setting feels far removed from the noise of everyday life, yet it remains accessible enough for your weekend escapes or long-term plans. A natural spring flows through a spring house, where a gas-powered pump has been used to move fresh spring water up to a storage tank at the old cabin site. This is a rare asset that provides a functional water source, adding real utility. Near the cabin you'll find a generous garden area that previously supported large seasonal crops. Several outbuildings still stand, offering storage, workshop potential or simple shelter for tools and equipment. There is also a classic smokehouse, adding to the homestead character of the land. The terrain varies from gentle slopes to more rugged sections, creating natural travel corridors for wildlife and giving you options hunting blind sites or scenic walking trails. The property was logged approximately three years ago, stimulating fresh undergrowth that supports a healthy wildlife environment. A mix of pines and hardwoods - along with pockets of regrowth - creates a diverse habitat for deer, turkey and small game. A stocked pond sits on the edge of the woods, providing a peaceful place to unwind and cast a line. Internal trails make it easier to explore the ground and identify the best use for each area, whether your plans involve building, hunting, gardening or simply enjoying the privacy. This is the kind of property that invites imagination and rewards anyone looking for a project with real potential. Whether you're searching for a secluded cabin site, a recreational retreat or a place to build a simple lifestyle rooted in nature, this acreage offers the features and setting to bring your vision to life.
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 | Farm or 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 | Not stated in the listing |
| Total acreage | 81 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
- Workshop or outbuilding (listing structures field)
- Barn (listing structures field)
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
- Creek or spring (listing description)
- 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
- $299,000
- Status
- Under contract
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 81 acres
- County
- Texas County
- MLS number
- 11612176
- Annual property tax
- $64
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
- Other (WaterSource)
Features
Water
- Other (Water Source)
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 Licking.
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 Texas 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 Texas 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 Oct 19, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.