Home on acreage · Franklin County
265 Highway W
A home on 5.4 acres in Franklin County, wooded, with a pond
- 5.4 acres
- Franklin County
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 baths
- 1,432 sq ft
Listed by Keller Williams Realty St. Louis · (314) 677-6000
Secluded Acreage with Endless Potential! Bring your vision to life with this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on more than 5 acres of private, scenic property. Enjoy your own pond, abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings while still having convenient access to Highway 44 and nearby Meramec Caverns. This property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking for a fixer-upper with room to build equity. Additional features include an aluminum roof and an oversized shed with space for a small vehicle or lawn equipment. Whether you're looking for an investment opportunity or a place to create your own country retreat, this property is ready for its next chapter!
The land
The ground & what's on it
As reported to the MLS by Keller Williams Realty St. Louis. Boundaries, easements and access are worth confirming before an offer — we will find out for you.
- Acreage
- 5.4 acres
- Cover
- Wooded
- Water on the land
- Pond
- Utilities
- Electric connected
- Water: Well
Specifications
The details
The land
- Acreage
- 5.4 acres
- Features
- Pond on Lot, Wooded
- Structures
- Shed(s)
Water & utilities
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
Access
- Directions
- GPS Friendly - From I-44 take Highway W towards Meramec Caverns and first driveway before the elephant on the left.
The home
- Type
- Single Family Residence, Ranch
- Built
- 1968
- Living area
- 1,432 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 baths
- Lower level
- Concrete
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
The listing
- Price
- $150,000
- Annual taxes
- $1,893 (2026)
- Listed
- November 13, 2026
- Disclosures
- Flood Plain No, Lead Paint, Seller Property Disclosure, Septic Disclosure
- Parcel
- 28-7-250-0-004-003200
- Possession
- Close Plus 30 Days, Seller Rent Back
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- MLS number
- MIS26072234
The setting
Franklin County
Rolling working farms and hardwood timber on the metro's rural edge.
- Terrain
- Rolling farmland climbing to wooded ridges
- Land use
- Working and hobby farms, pasture, and timber
- Water
- Missouri River frontage and interior creeks
Cost of ownership
Taxes, dues & financing
- Property taxes
- $1,893/yr
Land is financed differently from a house: local ag banks, Farm Credit and USDA FSA lend on it, usually with more down and a shorter term.
How land financing worksSee the land
Let's get you out on the land
Photos only show a slice. We'll arrange a showing that covers all of it — walking, or riding where a UTV is available and the terrain allows — and we'll make sure you see what matters before you make an offer.
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MLS# MIS26072234 · Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
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