7287 Highway 47

About This Property

Rare opportunity on approximately 17 wooded acres with roughly 1,000 feet of Bourbeuse River frontage in Franklin County, conveniently located just minutes from Union and under an hour from St. Louis. The 3-bedroom, 1-bath home has been meticulously maintained and offers a clean, move-in-ready option. The property’s Highway 47 frontage and commercial zoning add exceptional flexibility, making it an ideal location for a business, storefront, office, or rental use with high visibility and easy access. The land features mature hardwood timber, rolling terrain, and a perfect spot toward the back of the property for a future home or cabin. Electric is already available at this location, offering a ready-made opportunity for a dream build overlooking the Bourbeuse River. A trail winds through the timber down to the water’s edge, providing easy access for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the river. The property offers strong recreational appeal with abundant wildlife and a peaceful natural setting along the river. Additional improvements include a 1,200 sq ft detached garage with workshop space and an unfinished basement, providing extra storage and utility space. With its combination of river frontage, recreational opportunity, commercial potential, and future build sites, this is a truly versatile property with endless possibilities in a highly desirable location. Call today to schedule a showing!

Rolling working farms and hardwood timber on the metro's rural edge.

Franklin County is where the eastern gateway becomes real country. Rolling countryside carries genuine working farms, pasture, and hay ground, threaded with hardwood timber along the ridges and creek bottoms. The Missouri River runs the county's northern edge, and the land south of it climbs into wooded hills that hold whitetail and turkey. This is prime territory for the buyer who wants a working or hobby farm, a cattle place, timber, or a recreational tract with room to breathe — all while staying within practical reach of the metro. The mix of productive ground, water, and cover gives Franklin an honest agricultural character that the counties closer to the city have largely traded away. It is countryside you can still farm and hunt.

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