Discover a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity with 120 ACRES of stunning, slightly rolling land! This exceptional property offers endless possibilities—from farming and recreation to building your dream retreat. At the northwest corner, tucked behind a picturesque line of trees, you'll find the family's cherished ''Paradise Acres.''
Enjoy premium features including a stocked, man-made lake with its own peninsula, two additional ponds, a 40×30 shop with one standard and two oversized doors, and a versatile 20×60 shed ideal for a barn, storage, or multiple uses. The charming 1,780 sq. ft. home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two living areas, fireplace, built-ins, a well-maintained central heat & air system, and a basement for added storage or expansion.
Perfectly located with quick access to Springfield, Carthage, and major highways, this property offers both privacy and convenience. Its versatility is unmatched—bring your vision and let this incredible acreage bring it to life.
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Price cut: $213.8K (3/7)
$990,000
8255 State Highway 96, Carthage, MO 64836
2beds
1,780sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
120 Acres Lot
$720,800 Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two additional pondsBasement for added storage
- 122 days |
- 320 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 05:07am
Listed by:
YES Real Estate Group, Christine Yunek 417-674-1514,
Fathom Realty
Source: Ozark Gateway AOR,MLS#: 256819
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Dining room
- Description: Dining Room/Family Room
- Dimensions: 17 x 21
Kitchen
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Utility room
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,780
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Carport, Open
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Parking Pad, Driveway, 1 Car Det Garage, 1 Car Det Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Barbed Wire
Lot
- Size: 120 Acres
- Dimensions: 120.08 acres
- Features: Farm Pond, Pasture, Restrictions, Rural
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 10802 800000011001
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stone, Vinyl
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carthage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $31,140
- Annual tax amount: $1,382
- Date on market: 12/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$720,800
$678,000 - $757,000
$1,497/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $776,250-21.6%$436/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $990,000$556/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,383 +4.7% | $31,140 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $1,321 0% | $28,240 |
| 2023 | $1,321 +1.6% | $28,240 +1.2% |
| 2022 | $1,300 | $27,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $27,900 +6.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $26,230 |
| 2019 | -- | $26,230 +4.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $25,070 |
| 2017 | $1,206 +0.3% | $25,070 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,203 0% | $25,090 |
| 2015 | $1,203 +10.3% | $25,090 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $1,091 | $24,820 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $24,570 +0.3% |
| 2006 | $1,063 | $24,490 |
| 2005 | -- | $24,490 |
| 2004 | $1,083 +13% | $24,490 +5% |
| 2003 | $959 | $23,330 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,439/mo
Principal & interest
$4870
Property taxes
$569
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 64836
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fairview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 5.9 mi
- 6/10Carthage Jr. High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6 mi
- 4/10Carthage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview
- Middle: Carthage
Source: Ozark Gateway AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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