12956 Hencher Road De Soto Missouri 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home for sale listed at $399,900
View Photos
ACTIVE
$399,900
MLS# MIS26062784

12956 Hencher Road

De Soto, MO 63020· Jefferson County
Buttercup Acres 02
27.9
Acres
3
Bedrooms
Country Home
Type
2
Bathrooms
1,920 sf
Home Sq Ft
1990
Year Built
$2,734/yr
Est. Taxes
0 Days
On Market
October 9, 2026
Listed

About This Property

Nearly 28 acres of privacy, a spacious barn/shop, and fresh updates—welcome to your country retreat at 12956 Hencher Road! Set on 27.93 fenced acres, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a peaceful setting with wooded views and room to explore. The seller just installed a new HVAC system and freshly painted the home, adding comfort and a refreshed look. Inside, cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors create an inviting atmosphere. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar and appliances that stay, while main-floor laundry makes everyday living convenient. Previously updated bathrooms add to the home’s appeal. The impressive 40x60 detached barn/shop features electric and water, providing space for hobbies, equipment, storage, or your next project. A second outbuilding offers additional storage or potential use as a chicken house. Enjoy gardening, room for horses, and wildlife sightings across this expansive property. Relax or entertain on the large patio and covered patio overlooking the trees. A two-car side-entry garage and circular driveway complete the package. Whether you envision a hobby farm, a workshop retreat, or simply more room to enjoy the outdoors, this property offers space to bring your plans to life!

Land & Acreage

Property TypeResidential (Home on Acreage)
SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Acreage27.93 acres
Lot Sq Ft1,216,630.8 sq ft
CountyJefferson County
Parcel Number23-3.1-05.2-0-000-047
SubdivisionButtercup Acres 02

Land Features & Use

Terrain & Lot Features
Adjoins Wooded AreaFarmGently RollingLevelPasturePrivateScattered Woods
Fencing
Perimeter
Road SurfaceGravel

Water & Utilities

Water SourcePublic
Sewer / SepticLagoon
ElectricAmeren
UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Water Connected

Structures & Outbuildings

On the Property
Barn(s)Metal BuildingPole Barn(s)Workshop

The Home

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms Full2
Living Area1,920 sq ft
Year Built1990
LevelsTwo
StyleRustic
ConstructionCedar
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Garage2.0 Car
Interior Features
Dining/Living Room ComboOpen FloorplanWorkshop/Hobby Area
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalRange HoodElectric RangeRefrigeratorElectric Water Heater
Patio & Porch
CoveredPatioRear Porch

Financial & Terms

List Price$399,900
Original Price$399,900
Annual Taxes$2,734 (2025)
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
PossessionClose Of Escrow

About Jefferson County

St. Louis Metro & Eastern Gateway
Land & Farm

Wooded river hills and exurban timber south of the city.

Jefferson County is classic wooded river-hill country, where the land folds into timbered ridges, hollows, and Mississippi bluff terrain south of the metro. This is exurban ground more than open farm country — heavily wooded tracts, hardwood timber, and hillside parcels that reward buyers looking for privacy, cover, and recreation within an easy drive of the city. The rolling, forested character suits whitetail and turkey hunting, timber holdings, and secluded homesites tucked into the hills. Creeks and drainages thread the hollows, and the Mississippi forms the county's eastern edge. For someone who wants genuine woods and topography without going deep into the Ozarks, Jefferson offers wooded recreational land with the metro still comfortably close at hand.

Terrain
Timbered river hills, ridges, and hollows
Land Use
Wooded recreational tracts and timber
Water
Creeks, hollows, and Mississippi frontage
Recreation
Whitetail, turkey, and secluded timber ground
Area overview for general orientation — verify specifics independently.
Request Information

Contact Oakhaus

A specialist will respond within 1 business hour.

Optional — we can answer by email instead. We only text you about what you check below, and each is a separate choice.

Military Options

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. IDX information provided by MARIS MLS. Listing courtesy of Exit Elite Realty. Listed by John Akers.

MLS# MIS26062784 · Key: MIS208462516 · Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

© 2026 MARIS MLS. All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of MARIS MLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Local are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo.