12824 Peter Moore Lane De Soto Missouri 5 bedroom 5 bathroom home for sale listed at $725,000
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$725,000
MLS# MIS26063666

12824 Peter Moore Lane

De Soto, MO 63020· Jefferson County
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39.4
Acres
5
Bedrooms
Country Home
Type
5
Bathrooms
5,205 sf
Home Sq Ft
1965
Year Built
$6,035/yr
Est. Taxes
0 Days
On Market
October 20, 2026
Listed

About This Property

RARE OPPORTUNITY—OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY & MAKE IT YOUR OWN! One-of-a-kind 5,200+ sq ft Mid-Century Modern estate on nearly 40 acres! A fantastic opportunity to add your personal touch to this architectural treasure! Offering 5 bedrooms & 5 baths, this remarkable property combines architectural character, local history & incredible privacy. Originally established in the early 1950s as a shrine, the original stone structure remains incorporated into the home, including a preserved chapel with stunning stained-glass windows & a specially commissioned solid copper entry door featuring the “Our Lady of Homes” bas-relief. Inside, discover original hardwood floors, expansive walls of windows, spacious living areas & TWO kitchens—including an incredible functional period GE kitchen! The second kitchen beautifully maintains its original Mid-Century character, with new cabinetry & a quartz-topped island thoughtfully added for modern convenience while preserving its vintage charm. Outside, nearly 40 acres offer endless possibilities for horses, a hobby farm, recreation or simply enjoying your own private retreat. Explore walking trails, a heated greenhouse & stocked pond with bass & bluegill. Roof is less than 6 years old! The property later served for more than 20 years as a private retreat, adding to its fascinating history. Where else can you find this much acreage, architectural significance, history & the opportunity to personalize your very own private estate? Truly a rare find! Photos simply cannot capture everything this extraordinary property has to offer. This is more than a home—it's an experience. Showings to begin 10/20. Professional Photos & Video coming soon.

Land & Acreage

Property TypeResidential (Home on Acreage)
SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Acreage39.35 acres
Lot Sq Ft1,714,086 sq ft
CountyJefferson County
Parcel Number24-3.1-05.0-0-000-007
Subdivisionnone

Land Features & Use

Terrain & Lot Features
Adjoins Wooded AreaFront YardGardenLevelPasturePond on LotSome TreesSuitable for HorsesWaterfront
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PasturePond
Road FrontageCounty Road
Road SurfacePaved

Water & Utilities

Water Frontage
Pond
Water SourceWell
Sewer / SepticSeptic Tank
ElectricAmeren
UtilitiesElectricity Available, Propane

Structures & Outbuildings

On the Property
GreenhouseShed(s)

The Home

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms Full4
Bathrooms Half1
Living Area5,205 sq ft
Year Built1965
LevelsOne and One Half
StyleRaised Ranch
ConstructionStone Veneer
HeatingForced Air, Propane
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
FireplaceYes (3)
Garage2.0 Car
Interior Features
Beamed CeilingsBookcasesBreakfast BarBreakfast RoomBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Coffered Ceiling(s)Custom CabinetryEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsHistoric MillworkIn-Law FloorplanKitchen IslandKitchen/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPantrySee RemarksSeparate DiningSpecial Millwork
Appliances
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)DishwasherDisposalDryerFree-Standing FreezerMicrowaveDouble OvenPropane Water HeaterBuilt-In Electric RangeFree-Standing Electric RangeRefrigeratorWasherWasher/DryerGas Water HeaterWater Softener
Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Patio & Porch
Rear Porch

Financial & Terms

List Price$725,000
Original Price$725,000
Annual Taxes$6,035 (2025)
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
PossessionClose Of Escrow, Negotiable, See Remarks
Legal Description

W1/2 LOT 3 NW1/4

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
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MLS# MIS26063666 · Key: MIS208512654 · Last updated: Oct 20, 2026

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