Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Fort Scott, Kansas

Properties like this don't come along very often. This exceptional 63.302+/- acre combination property in the heart of big buck country in Bourbon County has everything an avid outdoorsman or potential developer could want. The property is at the crossroads of Deer Road and 230th Street, just 1 mile east of the major Highway 69. The property boasts 15.97+/- acres of fenced pasture with a large, stocked pond that contains bass. During duck season, there is a blind located on the edge of the pond that has been proven a great location for duck hunting. The 28.73+/- acres of fescue pasture is used for hay production, and has a well-established timber line on the west side of the pasture. Numerous deer can be found grazing in this pasture and the timber line is an excellent location for quail. The 18.6+/- acres of productive tillable ground contains a smaller pond, which is a major draw for wildlife. The field is currently planted in corn and will be planted to wheat this fall. The average yearly rainfall in Bourbon County is 44 inches. The property is the perfect piece for anyone looking to begin their farm operation or to expand their existing portfolio. Not only is the property productive, which offers a reliable source of income for landowners, and a superior draw for wildlife, but the location is a prime build site. The property is 1 mile off of the highway, on the well-maintained Deer Road. Deer Road is mainly a gravel road, but a portion of it is paved. 230th Street runs along the east side of the property too which is another well-maintained gravel road running north and south. Utilities run along the property on both sides (electricity, fiber optic internet cable, rural water), which gives ease to accessing utilities. With the property location close to the highway, it is a short drive to various towns - 8 minutes to Fort Scott, 25 minutes to Pittsburg, 25 minutes to Girard, 1 hour and 15 minutes to south Kansas City, KS and 35 minutes to Nevada, MO. The location close to Highway 69 provides access to shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare, and plentiful job opportunities. Seller will consider selling smaller parcels of the total 63.302+/- acres. Taxes: To be determined by assessor Legal Description: Contact agent for complete legal description Property will close after the 2024 corn harvest has been completed by the seller. The current owner will continue to farm the ground until the transfer of the property.