Land with Home for Sale in Salem, Missouri

Discover Salem Ranch, an impressive 218-acre property in Dent County, Missouri, along paved State Route 32, approximately 30 miles south of I-44 and minutes from Salem. This versatile property combines productive cropland, marketable timber, exceptional hunting, multiple residences, and extensive improvements. Approximately 12% is cropland and 88% timber, offering agricultural, timber, and recreational value. The property borders Mark Twain National Forest on two sides, providing access to approximately 5,000 acres of surrounding forestland and creating an outstanding setting for whitetail deer and turkey hunting. Improvements include perimeter fencing, three fenced animal areas with water troughs, three ponds, and a spacious double-gated entrance. The primary home offers approximately 4,176 square feet, including 2,736 square feet of finished living space and a 1,440-square-foot attached garage/shop. The five-bedroom, two-bath home features a large 16' x 36' great room with 18-foot ceilings and a 42' x 12' front porch with HVAC and 15 windows. The garage/shop offers 18-foot ceilings, shelving, and work benches. A 24' x 40' outdoor pavilion provides an exceptional entertaining area with a metal roof, stainless-steel grill, griddle, sink, refrigerator, and concrete counters. The 2016 Champion Ridgecrest LE II hilltop cabin offers approximately 1,642 square feet with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, HVAC, 200-amp electric, septic, and a 54' x 18' decorative concrete porch--ideal for guests or hunting groups. Additional improvements include spray-foam insulation, auxiliary wood stove, trailer pad with electric and septic, and a 12' x 40' metal hay barn. Whether you're seeking a working farm, hunting retreat, timber investment, family compound, or private Ozarks getaway, Salem Ranch offers an exceptional combination of land, improvements, and recreation.