
0 County Road 525
About This Property
Some properties are special, and then there are properties that take your breath away. This extraordinary 30-acre farm in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, is truly one of those rare places where natural beauty, privacy, and opportunity come together. With sweeping panoramic views, rolling hills, a beautiful blend of open meadows and mature woods, and a natural spring that marks the beginning of Lovejoy Creek, this property offers a remarkable piece of the Missouri countryside that is increasingly difficult to find. The land features an incredible mix of open pasture, wooded acreage, and gently rolling to sloping terrain, creating a landscape full of character, scenic overlooks, and possibilities. Its higher elevation for the area provides breathtaking long-range views across the surrounding countryside, making this an ideal setting for a dream home, private country retreat, recreational getaway, or future homestead. Multiple potential building sites offer the flexibility to choose the perfect location for your vision, whether you prefer a hilltop overlooking the meadows, a secluded setting tucked along the timber, or a home positioned to take full advantage of the property's panoramic scenery. One of the property's most distinctive features is the active natural spring located on the land, which serves as the beginning of Lovejoy Creek. This beautiful natural feature adds to the property's charm and connection to the landscape, creating a unique sense of place that sets it apart from ordinary acreage. Combined with the rolling topography, open fields, and wooded areas, the spring contributes to the diverse natural environment that makes this farm so special. Privacy and freedom are increasingly hard to come by, but this property offers both. Secluded and undeveloped, the acreage provides a blank canvas for the next owner, with no building restrictions stated by the seller. Whether you envision building a custom home, establishing a small farm, creating a weekend escape, or simply owning a beautiful stretch of Missouri land to enjoy for generations, the possibilities are extensive. Currently used as cattle pasture, the property has a history of agricultural use, with the cattle moved to a different property for the winter. The combination of open ground and timber offers versatility for continued agricultural use, recreation, and enjoying the outdoors. The varied landscape also creates excellent habitat for an abundance of wildlife, making this an especially appealing property for nature lovers, wildlife observers, and hunting enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property and surrounding area. Deer, wild turkeys, eagles, bobcats, mink, quail, and many other species call this natural landscape home. From quiet mornings watching wildlife move through the meadows to evenings spent taking in the expansive views, this property offers the opportunity to experience the peace and beauty of rural Missouri at its finest. All hunting rights and mineral rights are included with the property, adding further value and appeal for the outdoor enthusiast or landowner seeking a more complete ownership opportunity. Whether you are searching for a scenic homesite, a working farm, a private hunting property, a recreational retreat, or a long-term land investment, this 30-acre tract delivers a rare combination of beauty, elevation, water features, wildlife, and flexibility. Properties with this kind of character are not easy to find. With its stunning panoramic views, rolling terrain, diverse landscape, natural spring, abundant wildlife, and secluded setting, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a truly beautiful piece of Southeast Missouri. Come explore the possibilities and experience firsthand what makes this property so remarkable.
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About Cape Girardeau County
Where the Bootheel meets the hills — cropland and deer woods.
Cape Girardeau County marks the northern gateway to the Bootheel, where the flat lowlands meet the rising Ozark escarpment along the Mississippi River. This is the region's most varied ground: fertile bottomland along the river and the Whitewater and Castor drainages gives way to rolling, timbered hills to the west. That mix suits buyers who want both worlds — productive cropland of soybeans, corn, and wheat in the bottoms, and wooded uplands that hold whitetail and turkey. Rivers and creeks thread the county, adding waterfowl to the flooded lowlands and fishing to the mix. For a land buyer seeking farm income and genuine hill-country hunting within reach of the delta, Cape Girardeau offers the fullest blend in southeast Missouri.
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MLS# MIS26066384 · Key: MIS208649922 · Last updated: Oct 15, 2026
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