Welcome home to this well maintained, ranch style property with main-level living located on 5.5+/- peaceful acres. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, with a 4th non-conforming bedroom, 2 bathrooms, and an open floor plan design flooded with ample natural light and views of the beautiful surrounding nature. Stunning hardwood plank ceilings span the length of the open kitchen and living room, separated by a wood burning stove fireplace perfect for cozy gatherings and supplying an efficient secondary heat source. This home has plenty of storage along with a large, beautifully ship-lapped mudroom that greets guests from the home's 2nd entrance and also provides access to the backyard. Many updates were recently completed in 2025 including new flooring, interior paint, some new interior doors, as well as a newer roof, furnace, and ac in previous years. Let's not forget the adorable curb appeal with winding sidewalk entry to the front door, mature trees, and low maintenance exterior siding and soffit. The surrounding acreage, both peaceful and useful, is completed with a variety of fruit trees, blackberry bushes, large fenced garden, chicken coop with run, a storage shed, and wonderful 9x15 building with skylight. The property has full perimeter fencing with a gated entrance, and crossed fenced with woven wire fencing, steel H braces, and steel line posts. The back paddock is approximately 3ac +/- and ideal for keeping sheep, goats, pigs, horses, or cattle. The peaceful acreage allows for stunning and unobstructed sunset and sunrise views, as well as relaxation under the stars. For those that love the private and peaceful country lifestyle, a hobby farm or homesteading, while still being perfectly located within a short reach to amenities and highway access, this property has it all. Located 5miles from Globe on the Douglas/Franklin County line and within an easy commute to Baldwin City, Ottawa, Topeka, KC, Lawrence, DeSoto and Eudora.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
5.5 acresLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Teri Ediger• ReeceNichols Preferred Realty
Let's make a deal . . all offers considered. Ranch home with open floor plan on 40 acres +/- updated kitchen, newer glass top range with a double oven , 3 bedrooms + 4th bedroom, non conforming, 2 baths. Creek, trees, and pasture. Enjoy the abundance of wildlife, walnut trees, blackberries, fruit trees, grapes and persimmon grove, 90 X 90 fenced garden, barn, and shed, 9 x 15 studio with electricy, cabinets and skylight. Don't forget to say, "HI" to Sweet Jack the dog, he tends to the goats.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1985
Sold
$64,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,866 (+6.3%)
$6,097 + $20,317
$26,414
2024
$2,697 (+7.9%)
$6,097 + $20,317
$26,414
2023
$2,499 (+5.5%)
$5,833 + $18,662
$24,495
2022
$2,368 (+5.5%)
$4,697 + $17,041
$21,738
2021
$2,245 (+1.5%)
$3,621 + $15,992
$19,613
2020
$2,212 (+7.8%)
$2,875 + $14,773
$17,648
2019
$2,052 (+4.6%)
$2,504 + $14,364
$16,868
2018
$1,961 (+17.6%)
$2,504 + $13,254
$15,758
2017
$1,667 (+1.7%)
$1,970 + $11,966
$13,936
2016
$1,640 (+3.4%)
$1,970 + $11,966
$13,936
2015
$1,586 (+3.9%)
$1,970 + $11,796
$13,766
2014
$1,527
$1,970 + $11,506
$13,476
Tax history for 784 Woodson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,866 (+6.3%)
$6,097 + $20,317
$26,414
2024
$2,697 (+7.9%)
$6,097 + $20,317
$26,414
2023
$2,499 (+5.5%)
$5,833 + $18,662
$24,495
2022
$2,368 (+5.5%)
$4,697 + $17,041
$21,738
2021
$2,245 (+1.5%)
$3,621 + $15,992
$19,613
2020
$2,212 (+7.8%)
$2,875 + $14,773
$17,648
2019
$2,052 (+4.6%)
$2,504 + $14,364
$16,868
2018
$1,961 (+17.6%)
$2,504 + $13,254
$15,758
2017
$1,667 (+1.7%)
$1,970 + $11,966
$13,936
2016
$1,640 (+3.4%)
$1,970 + $11,966
$13,936
2015
$1,586 (+3.9%)
$1,970 + $11,796
$13,766
2014
$1,527
$1,970 + $11,506
$13,476
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Manufactured Home Information
Manufactured YN: 0
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Fencing: Other, Partial
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,647
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Land Information
In Flood Plain: No
Lot Information
Lot Features: Acreage
Lot Size Area: 5.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,696
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Rural
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: None
School Information
High School District: USD 287
Location Information
Inside City Limits: No
Directions: From Hwy 59 and Hwy 56 intersection, travel West on Hwy 56 for 6 miles to Globe. At Globe turn South on E 550 Rd and travel 3 miles to Woodson Rd/N 1 Rd. Turn West on Woodson Rd/N 1 Rd and travel 2 miles. Property is located on South side of Woodson Rd.
Community Information
Maintenance Provided YN: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,647
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 030-044-20-0-00-00-002.00-0
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Attribution Contact: 785-766-4248
Home Information
Living Area: 1647
Age Description: 51-75 Years
Floor Plan Features: Ranch
Around this home
Schools
Appanoose Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
West Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
4/10
West Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Overbrook, KS • 66524
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $412,000
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