Macon County, Missouri

Macon County

Northeast Missouri Glaciated Plains

Big-lake country wrapped in workable farm ground

Northeast Missouri Glaciated Plains

The Land in Macon County

Macon County anchors north-central Missouri where rolling glaciated farmland meets some of the region's best-known water and recreation. Row crops and cattle work the open ground, while timbered draws and lake corridors provide cover for whitetail deer, turkey, and waterfowl. The county's reservoirs and creek systems add fishing and boating to the recreational mix, making it a versatile draw for the outdoor-minded buyer. This is affordable, productive country with strong agricultural roots and a wide range of uses, from grain and grazing operations to timbered hunting tracts and lakeside retreats. For the buyer who wants land that works and plays, Macon County offers a rare and balanced combination.

Terrain
Rolling farmland with lakes and timber
Land Use
Row crops and cattle
Water
Reservoirs, creeks, and farm ponds
Recreation
Deer and turkey hunting, fishing, waterfowl
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By the Numbers

Macon County Land Market

3
Active Listings
Available now
$1.09M
Avg List Price
$180K – $2.5M
158 days
Avg Days on Market
Current active
3
Sold · 12 Months
Closed transactions
$762K
Avg Sold Price
Last 12 months
$5,641
Median $ / Acre
Sold land · 12 mo

Land, farm & acreage (5+ acres) in Macon County. Sold figures reflect closed MLS transactions over the trailing 12 months; median $/acre is based on raw land without a dwelling. Source: MARIS MLS.

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