Embarking on a land purchase in the St Louis Metro area is an exciting venture. Whether you're seeking a serene spot for recreation or a promising parcel for development, understanding the local market is key. At MORE, REALTORS, we're equipped to guide you through this journey, offering expert advice tailored to your unique goals. Welcome to the exciting world of land ownership in the St Louis Metro area! Whether you’re dreaming of a recreational haven or planning to develop a residential masterpiece, understanding the local land market is crucial. St Louis offers a unique blend of urban convenience and rural charm, making it an ideal location for land investors, outdoor enthusiasts, and future homeowners.
Understanding Your Needs
Every land buyer has distinct objectives. Are you looking for a recreational retreat or a development-ready plot? Our team has the experience to align your vision with the right property, ensuring your aspirations are met.
Key Considerations When Buying Land
Navigating Legal and Financial Aspects Property Taxes and Financing:
Understanding the financial implications of land purchase is crucial, especially since financing land can be more challenging than buying a home. We have established relationships with local banks and mortgage companies, which can be instrumental in finding the right financing solution for your land acquisition. Our experience enables us to guide you through different financing options, ensuring you receive terms that align with your investment goals.
When it comes to tax strategies, we're also well-versed in handling 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, a popular method in land transactions for deferring capital gains tax. This strategy can be complex, but we can help connect you with local professionals in this area that can help you navigate these transactions smoothly, maximizing your investment while staying compliant with tax regulations. With our understanding of local tax laws, we'll also assist you in assessing potential property tax obligations, providing clarity on the ongoing costs associated with your land purchase.
Evaluating Land for Recreational Use
When considering the purchase of recreational land, there are several key factors to consider that can greatly enhance the value and enjoyment of the property:
Building Your Dream Home
When it comes to building a home or exploring the development potential of a property, having the right connections and expertise is crucial. We have established relationships with a wide range of professionals in the St. Louis area, including custom home builders, architects, engineers, land surveyors, and legal experts. These connections can be invaluable in turning your vision into reality, whether you're considering the development of a residential community or constructing a single-family home.
Whether you're planning to build your dream home or explore the development potential of a plot, our relationships with local professionals and our expertise in the St. Louis real estate market put us in a unique position to assist you. From the initial concept to the final construction, we're here to ensure that your journey in land development or home building is smooth, well-informed, and aligned with your goals..
23.66 surveyed acres with good deeded easement and direct access to thousand of acres of Mark Twain National Forest. Compromised of a long point with log road, big creek ...
This lot is an opportunity to build something new right on Current River! It has been used as a campground in the past. It features a boat ramp with a concrete pavilion o...
14.3 acres with an impressive 740+ feet of private frontage on the Sac River! This double tract offers the kind of space, access, and river frontage that can be hard to f...
Your Dream Homesite Awaits! Discover the perfect setting for your dream home in Black Forest Subdivision in Hermann, MO! This beautiful 2-acre wooded lot is the first lot...
Build your dream home on this nice approximately a quarter of an acre flat lot. Sewer tap-on fee of $7,500. is paid. Enjoy all the amenities that Holiday Shores has to of...
This Phelps County property 225 m/l acres (to be surveyed prior to close) of diverse Missouri land, conveniently located just ten minutes from Rolla. With a versatile pro...
40 surveyed acres in Laclede County, Missouri, offering a great combination of timber, some open ground, hunting opportunities, and potential homesite possibilities. This...
Build your future on this 0.334 acre vacant lot nestled in an established neighborhood! Offering a fantastic opportunity to bring your vision to life, this property provi...
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Hunters Dream at 1109 Cedar Ridge Trails in Park Hills, Missouri, featuring over 20 wooded acres offering privacy and outdoor recreation. The property includes a dedicate...
Looking for the perfect location for your next business venture? This vacant commercial property offers an opportunity to develop a site to meet your business needs. Ta...
Price listed is Starting Bid Only. Bidding starts closing 12/1/2026 @ 5 p.m. Opportunity knocks with this double lot offering a combined 0.31+/- acres of residentially zo...
Northeast Missouri highly productive cropland for an operator or investor. Exceptional combination of income production and recreational appeal. 355+/- Acres Marion Coun...
Sport/Investment Marion County, Missouri has it! That perfect mix of woods filled with mature timber, 7 fields, and 3 natural water sources for your recreational adventur...
Wooded 70± acre tract on Marion County, Missouri on Marion County Road 204. 61 wooded acres and 9 tillable acres, with a creek crossing the property and gravel coun...
56 +/- acres on Marion County Co Rd 208 with a strong mix: about 40 tillable acres, 14 wooded acres and two Freshwater ponds. Frontage on Route K and Marion County Rd 208...
Here's your 40 acres! Located on Missouri's Marion County Road 204 with about 31.66 tillable acres, split by woods and a pond. This recreational property is just the righ...
Excellent building opportunity in the highly desirable Lakes Genevieve community! This residential parcel features two prime, level lots that are ready for your custom bu...
A rare opportunity to own a 1-acre commercial lot on Highway 47 in Union, MO, offered at $100,000. This vacant parcel sits directly on Highway 47, putting a future busine...
21 wooded acres in Stoutland, Missouri, offering plenty of possibilities! Located at the corner of Rogers Avenue and State Route H, this property features mature timber, ...
Searching for a level, cleared spot for your new manufactured home? Come drive past this location in Hardin. Electric, water and septic are available near this site. Cas...
Brumley Creek 168 is a Miller County outdoor recreation tract that checks all the boxes if you are seeking a blank slate that you can make your own. Rolling hills lead to...
WELCOME TO THE ST. CLAIR 9.29 IN COLLINS, MISSOURI. Located along a private stretch of the Sac River, this 9.29± surveyed acre tract in St. Clair County offers the perfec...
Not JUST a lot, also a Manufactured home! Built in 1989, this 2 bedroom 2 bath has a fantastic split floorplan where a large kitchen, dining area, and living room welcom...
Looking for a little room to roam? Check out this 10.5-acre m/l tract to be split from a larger parcel, offering a variety of possibilities! Currently used for cattle and...
Escape to your own private retreat with this cabin situated on approximately 1 acre, bordered by Shawnee National Forest on three sides. Buy the cabin, and be able to hun...
Bring your builder and your plans to New Haven! This Level 0.34 acres lot within walking distance of school and close to New Haven amenities make this location ideal for ...
80 Acres of Opportunity – A Hunter’s Paradise! Looking for the perfect combination of hunting, recreation, and country living? This beautiful 80-acre tract offers the be...
Two lake lots right on the big lake at Lake Hanna, already set up for camping and lake days! Features include a three-slide camper, a private boat dock and ramp, and thre...
Wooded property with area that once contained At one time, there was a residence, however it is in disrepair. There is a metal building and other shed on the property....
Gated Lake / Golf Community Living. This almost 1/2 acre lot for 10K, really a steal of a deal. Raintree Plantation has all you could need - 18-hole golf course, swimming...
Vacant 50x142 lot ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and ente...
Vacant 35x135 lot ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and ente...
Vacant 33x179 lot ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and ente...
Vacant land ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and entertainm...
Vacant 40x113 lot ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and ente...
Build your dream home on three wooded acres in Wildwood! Tucked at the end of a quiet, paved cul-de-sac in Chesterfield Forest, an established neighborhood of large homes...
Vacant 50x150 lot ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and ente...
Vacant 40x125 lot ready for development in Breckenridge Hills. Public utilities available nearby. Great location to build your next home. Close to parks, schools and ente...
PRIME LOCATION LAND OPPORTUNITY! This property is located just off IL State Route 3 between Columbia and Waterloo. This is one of two parcels to be sold at auction. Tract...
PRIME LOCATION LAND OPPORTUNITY! This property is located just off IL State Route 3 between Columbia and Waterloo. This is one of two parcels to be sold at auction. Trac...
Bring your vision to life with four vacant lots just off Broadway in Hannibal! Zoned B, which allows multifamily housing, this property offers an exciting opportunity for...
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Discover the perfect blend of privacy and convenience with this beautiful 5.51-acre parcel located at 109 Cheatham Farm Ln. This expansive property offers a picturesque s...
**Great Development Opportunity in St. Louis City!** Bring your vision to 3147 Meramec Street! This vacant residential lot offers approximately 4,062 square feet with 32....
**Prime Development Opportunity in St. Louis City!** Discover the potential of this vacant lot at 4564 Enright Avenue, ideally situated near the historic Fountain Park ne...
Discover the possibilities with this 12.69 acre wooded parcel located right in town in Brighton, IL! Offering a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenien...
Beautiful wooded lot in New Athens school district located at the corner of Bottoms Road and Bottoms Spur Road. Sellers have cleared a few trees and added a well to the p...
2 lots in 1 sale! These adjacent riverfront lots have a combined total of 1.2 acres in the Old Monroe area of Lincoln County, Missouri. Featuring flat, wooded terrain, th...
10 acres m/l with frontage on Brushy Creek! Some open, some wooded. Paved frontage. Beautiful building site or two just at the edge of town!
115 Acres m/l of Exceptional Recreational & Hunting Land – Eastern Perry County, MO Discover your own private outdoor retreat with this exception115 acre m/l turnkey hun...
Looking for lake living less than an hour from stl
Build your dream home surrounded by nature on this .276-acre wooded lot in the highly rated Rockwood School District. The gently sloped terrain is ideal for a custom desi...
17.5 acres all wooded with access directly off Hwy CC near Taum Sauk State Park. Mostly level with access to electricity. Many great building sites and no restrictions. B...
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Location, Location, Location! Beautiful 15.7 acre building lot in Eastern Franklin County. Saddlewoods at Becker's Crossing is an exclusive enclave of 6 private estate r...
Nestled in the heart of St. Charles County near Defiance and New Melle, MO, Callaway Lake Estates offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home surrounded by natural...
Escape to the country and bring your open canvas! This beautiful 3+/- acres undeveloped parcel in Warrenton, MO offers the perfect blend of privacy and freedom. With mini...
Escape to the country and bring your open canvas! This beautiful 3+/- acres undeveloped parcel in Warrenton, MO offers the perfect blend of privacy and freedom. With mini...
Build Your Dream Home in Grayhawk! Enjoy this 1-acre, flat, wooded, buildable homesite in the desirable gated community of Grayhawk, just over an hour from St. Louis. Com...
Escape to the country and bring your open canvas! This beautiful 3+/- acres undeveloped parcel in Warrenton, MO offers the perfect blend of privacy and freedom. With mini...
Discover a rare opportunity to own the last buildable lake-view lot with a boat slip in the highly sought-after Lake Tishomingo community in Hillsboro. Spanning four comb...
Escape to the country and bring your open canvas! This beautiful 3+/- acres undeveloped parcel in Warrenton, MO offers the perfect blend of privacy and freedom. With mini...
This 10.60-acre country homesite in Tanglefoot Farms has a nice blend of pasture and scattered woods on gently rolling ground with valley views. It’s a great fit for a ne...
Here are 10.02 acres of rolling Jefferson County land in Tanglefoot Farms, with open pasture for your homesite and woods for privacy and wildlife. It’s a platted lot in a...
This 10.02-acre tract in Tanglefoot Farms offers gently rolling terrain, a mix of pasture and scattered woods, and a quiet country setting. It would work well for a custo...
Situated on a scenic bend of the Sac River, this 49.03± acre recreational property in St. Clair County features over half a mile of river frontage and three separate...
Escape to the beauty of the Missouri countryside with 21 acres of wooded land located on Kitty Hawk Drive in Ste. Genevieve County! Surrounded by rolling hills, mature tr...
Discover 72.55 acres of rolling Missouri timberland in Valles Mines/De Soto, with frontage directly on US Highway 67. Head north and you’re about 20 minutes from Festus a...
Looking for the perfect place to build your new home? Then have a look at this one. Situated at the head of the cul-de-sac, this 2.1+/- ac wooded lot may be just what y...
Looking for the perfect place to build your new home? Then have a look at this one. Situated at the head of the cul-de-sac, this 2.2+/- ac wooded lot may be just what y...
Located along the Little Wabash River at the end of a dead-end road, this 21± acre property offers the privacy and seclusion that serious hunters are looking for. The cur...
Your slice of Missouri countryside awaits! This 1.83-acre property in Lowry City offers the ideal setting for building, relaxing, or investing. Enjoy the peaceful surroun...
96 Acres of Prime Tillable Ground & Excellent Hunting-North of Greenville, IL Discover 96 acres of desirable farmland located north of Greenville on Sorento Road, near M...
Discover the potential of 6327 Brown Road in French Village, Missouri! This vacant parcel offers approximately 11,543 square feet of land in St. Francois County, providin...
Twenty-two acres of open Ozarks ground on Turkey Ridge Lane, carved from a larger 40-acre property and ready for a buyer who wants room to breathe. Here you’ll find 7+/- ...
Looking for a property with space, convenience, and endless possibilities? This 1.06-acre property offers a great opportunity for a variety of uses, all in a centrally lo...
Two Lots in Goose Creek Lake Subdivision – Perfect for Your Weekend Getaway! Discover the perfect spot for your recreational retreat at 9641 James Rd. in the gated Goose...
Discover the possibilities with this 72-acre property offering a beautiful combination of open pasture and mature wooded acreage! Whether you're dreaming of building your...
If you’ve been searching for a quality hunting property with excellent wildlife habitat, established hunting locations, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, this 82....
Your dream home starts here! The location. The privacy. The Possibilities. Imagine getting to build your dream home in a top-rated school district, tucked away at th...
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Discover the possibilities with this approximately 2.12-acre parcel located on Hunning Road in High Ridge, Missouri. Situated in Jefferson County, this spacious tract off...
This 15ac parcel is located just off Pin Oak Church Rd. In Warren County School District -Approximately 8ac open tillable ground & 7 wooded. It's not often that you come ...
Nice 5ac wooded parcel located just off Pin Oak Church Road, In Warren County school district! --It's rare to find a smaller tract in this area!! Located on a road with l...
What a great time to select your dream location. This 5+ acres home site could be the one. Quiet cul-de-sac, and easy access to town, makes this a wonderful spot to buil...
Your opportunity to own 29.54 acres of beautiful Missouri countryside awaits! With frontage along Hyper Branch Creek and convenient access from Highway 72, this versatile...
Discover the perfect setting to build your dream home on this beautiful 10.48-acre property featuring two parcels: a 10-acre tract and an additional .48-acre parcel. Enjo...
Largest of the four lots in Tanglefoot Farms! This 12.16-acre tract near the corner of Bage Road and Tanglefoot Farms Road mixes open pasture with scattered woods and gen...
Discover 23.03 acres of wooded land offering the perfect combination of privacy, recreation, and opportunity! With abundant wildlife and excellent hunting potential, this...
Looking for a property with room to make your own? This 3.7 acre listing offers a well, lagoon and electric in the desirable Dent Phelps R-3 school district. Whether yo...
Discover the beauty and privacy of this 10.9-acre property nestled in the scenic knobs of Pike County! Offering a peaceful, secluded setting with convenient access to Hig...
Discover your own personal getaway on 6.28+/- acres with a private well and electric service, valuable infrastructure already in place for your hunting camp, weekend retr...
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Opportunity awaits! Are you having trouble finding exactly the home of your dreams? This lot gives you the opportunity to start fresh and new. Your design and your des...
Now is your opportunity to own a beautiful homesite in Alexandar Estates, Lot 37 is currently available and an excellent to build the home you’ve been dreaming about in...
An Opportunity to Build Affordable Housing in Poplar Bluff! Looking for an affordable place to build a home? This building lot, located within the city limits of Poplar B...
Price listed is Starting Bid Only. Bidding starts closing 11/4/2026 @ 5:30 p.m. Discover the potential of this centrally located double corner lot encompassing approximat...
Your Dream Hobby Farm Awaits! Discover 32.79 acres of beautiful pastureland in the Dent-Phelps R-3 School District, offering the perfect setting to build your dream home ...
LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME ?? WELL, THIS SOUGHT AFTER 3 ACRE WOODED PARTIAL OF LAND CAN BE YOURS !! BLACK TOP ROAD, CUL-DESAC LOCATIO...
6.46 +/- acres on the Sac River offering 271 +/- feet of private river frontage and a setting that’s hard to beat. Located near Collins, Missouri, just off Highway 54 and...
Have a house plan with a walkout basement in mind? This corner lot in Gordonville is worth a look! Located just off Highway 25 and surrounded by farmland, it offers a cou...
Looking for a place to build your next home? This affordable 4.5+/- Ac wooded lot offers privacy and plenty of room to spread out. It features blacktop frontage, a conven...
Looking for a place to build your next home? This affordable 5+/- Ac wooded lot offers privacy and plenty of room to spread out. It features blacktop frontage, a convenie...
AUCTION LISTING - List price is not indicative of Seller’s final reserve amount. This property is part of an online bidding event. This sale will be executed with a no-...
Located on the edge of Lebanon and Eldridge, this secluded 7.71 Acre wooded lot has so much potential. With no restrictions, this private property is ideal for a homestea...
This is an opportunity to own a very unique Butler County property offering 222 m/l beautiful acres. With easy access off Hwy 67 north and being just 10 minutes from the...
Mississippi Riverfront Opportunity! Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of riverfront living with this 0.29 acre parcel situated directly on the Mississippi. Whether you're ...
Discover the possibilities with this 22.52-acre property located at 941 Page Branch Road, just outside the city limits of Elsberry, Missouri. Featuring a beautiful view f...
Bring your dreams and build here on this amazing 3+ acre lot, located on a Dead End, private road with less than 10 houses on it! Set back off the road and through some ...
Imagine building your dream home surrounded by breathtaking views and beautiful scenery in one of the area's inviting neighborhoods! This vacant land offers an incredible...
Looking for a place to build your next home? This affordable 3.3+/- Ac wooded lot offers privacy and plenty of room to spread out. It features blacktop frontage, a conven...
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Picture your custom home surrounded by the beauty and privacy of this 2.68-acre lot in Stonebridge Place! Located near the second entrance of this sought-after, establish...
Build your dream home in a peaceful country setting just minutes from Farmington! These 3.7 acre building lots on Blessings Lane offer the perfect combination of privacy,...
Build your dream home in a peaceful country setting just minutes from Farmington! These 3.7 acre building lots on Blessings Lane offer the perfect combination of privacy,...
Build your dream home in a peaceful country setting just minutes from Farmington! These 3.7 acre building lots on Blessings Lane offer the perfect combination of privacy,...
Great opportunity to purchase an approximately 0.20-acre residential lot located on Top Drive in St. Robert, MO! Situated within an established residential neighborhood, ...
Great opportunity to purchase an approximately 0.62-acre residential lot located on Top Drive in St. Robert, MO! Situated within an established residential neighborhood, ...
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