This property offers the new owner a chance to own a piece of the past. This one of a kind 19th Century home has lots of character. The Colonial design reaches out and brings you in. Once inside you can appreciate an era gone by. This home was built overlooking the town of Ava in the late 1800's and shows why it was one of the finest. With all of its character and ambiance from the original pine paneling to the wonderful built in cabinets in the bedrooms. The home is 3 bedroom 2 bath with one bedroom being perfect to split. The living room and dining room have large wooden beams. There is a cozy and comfortable covered back porch to sit and enjoy your morning coffee, The home and detached garage set on close to a one acre lot that includes raised garden beds , and blueberry and blackberry plants. There is a water system in place to water those garden plants and in the house a water softener and a reverse osmosis water system. This unique property shows the love and care that the current owners have put into it during there 28 year ownership. It's not often that you have the opportunity to purchase a home of this era and quality in the Ozarks.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Front Porch
Fencing: Partial, Wood, Privacy
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,000
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Permanent
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Few Trees
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size Dimensions: 163 x 215
Lot Size Acres: 0.81
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $462.24
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Ava
Middle Or Junior School: Ava
High School: Ava
Location Information
Directions: From the downtown square in Ava go East on State Hwy 14 then right on S Springfield Road go about 1/2 a mile property on your left there are signs.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Douglas County
APN: 11-0.1-11-404-000-086.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ava Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Ava Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Ava High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ava, MO • 65608
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Estimated sale price
$220,000 – $266,000
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