Residential Land for Sale in Monroe City, Missouri

Located near Monroe City Lake, this 6.7± acre wooded property offers privacy, recreation, and building potential in Ralls County, Missouri. The property sits along Elder Lane, just outside Monroe City. It borders land surrounding Monroe City's Route J Reservoir, commonly known as Monroe City Lake. The property is not lakefront and does not currently have lake views. Monroe City Lake adds a unique recreational feature to the location. The Route J Reservoir is a 100-acre recreational lake situated on 400 acres of city-owned land. The lake offers fishing, a boat dock, and an accessible floating fishing dock. Boats with motors up to 10 horsepower are permitted. The property is predominantly wooded with hardwood timber and natural openings. The timber creates privacy and provides excellent wildlife habitat. For hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, the property could make an excellent small hunting tract or weekend retreat. The woods provide room for hunting, hiking, camping, and exploring your own land. Approximately 500 feet of frontage along Elder Lane provides convenient road access. The generous frontage also gives a future owner flexibility when planning an entrance or homesite. Cannon Public Water Supply has confirmed a waterline in the area and believes it runs along the north side of the road along the front of the property. Their current fee to set a water meter is approximately $1,450. Buyers should confirm the exact tap location and any additional connection costs directly with the water district. With 6.7± acres, there is enough room to create a private homesite while keeping plenty of surrounding timber for privacy and recreation. Electric lines are also present along the property frontage. Septic will likely be required for a future residence, subject to approval and site evaluation by the appropriate county authority. There is no known HOA and no known restrictions at this time. Buyers should independently verify zoning, restrictions, utilities, septic requirements, and permitted uses. Mark Twain Lake is nearby and makes this location even more attractive for outdoor recreation. At normal pool, Mark Twain Lake covers approximately 18,600 acres of water. The lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, and hunting. There are also 19 boat ramps located around the lake. For hunters, approximately 45,000 acres of land and water around Mark Twain Lake are available for hunting. Game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel, and waterfowl. If you're searching for land for sale near Monroe City, Missouri, this 6.7± acre property deserves a closer look. It combines wooded acreage, road frontage, public water availability, privacy, hunting opportunities, and potential building sites in one manageable tract. You also get convenient access to Monroe City Lake and the recreational opportunities surrounding Mark Twain Lake. Whether you're looking for a Ralls County homesite, hunting land near Mark Twain Lake, wooded acreage near Monroe City, or a weekend recreational property, this tract offers plenty of possibilities. Contact us today to schedule a private tour of this 6.7± acre Ralls County property.