44.26 +/- Highway K

About This Property

Escape to the scenic countryside of Franklin County with this exceptional 44.26+/- acre property consisting of two surveyed tracts located along desirable Highway K near Sullivan, Missouri. Offering a combination of mixed timber, diverse topography, wet weather creek, abundant wildlife, and excellent recreational opportunities, this property is well suited for hunting, a weekend retreat, a future cabin, or a secluded homesite. The property is completely wooded, creating outstanding habitat for wildlife while providing the privacy and seclusion many buyers are searching for. The terrain is highly diverse, featuring rolling ridges, wooded draws, bottoms, and natural edge habitat that combine to create excellent travel corridors for whitetail deer and wild turkey. Whether you're setting up for an early-season bow hunt, chasing rutting bucks in November, or listening for gobbles on a spring morning, the natural layout of the property offers numerous stand locations and hunting opportunities. Additionally, existing trails wind throughout much of the property, providing access for ATVs, side-by-sides, hiking, or hunting. The owners have affectionately named several areas of the property over the years, reflecting its unique character and memorable hunting experiences. Areas known as "Deer Hotel," "Mushroom Bottom," and "Turkey Ridge" highlight the property's habitat and speak to the quality of wildlife and outdoor recreation this land has provided. Location is another standout feature. The property offers convenient frontage along Highway K. Little Indian Creek Conservation Area is located nearby, giving outdoor enthusiasts quick access to additional public hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Meramec River is just a few miles away, providing excellent opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, floating, fishing, and enjoying one of Missouri's most popular river systems. Meramec State Park, Meramec Conservation Area, Pea Ridge Conservation Area, and Mark Twain National Forest are all within easy driving distance, expanding your recreational opportunities well beyond the property itself. Franklin County has long been recognized for its excellent populations of whitetail deer and wild turkey, and this area continues to attract hunters from across Missouri. The combination of timber, varied terrain, and nearby public land creates an ideal environment for wildlife and provides outstanding recreational value throughout every season. Despite its peaceful setting, the property remains conveniently located just 10 minutes from Sullivan, approximately 20 minutes from St. Clair, 35 minutes from Union, 45 minutes from Washington, and about 1 hour from St. Louis. Whether you're searching for a quality hunting property, build site, recreational getaway, or a long-term land investment in one of eastern Missouri's most desirable outdoor regions, this 44.26+/- acre tract offers the natural features, accessibility, and location to make it a property worth exploring. With timber, diverse habitat, Highway K frontage, and close proximity to the Meramec River and numerous conservation and recreation areas, this is an outstanding opportunity to own a beautiful piece of Franklin County.

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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