5894 Ridge Trail Rd, Joplin, MO 64804

This property is on a ridge above the Shoal Creek valley, adjacent to Joplin city limits, in Newton County. It’s close to hospitals, medical offices, a new elementary school, and parks. On 3.8 acres of woodland, the house has privacy but is among neighbors on a one-block long street. The forest supports wildflowers and wildlife like deer, red fox, and wild turkey. The house’s exterior is board and batten siding, and the front porch and patio along the back of the house are original Joplin sidewalk brick. The home is all electric, super-insulated, and energy efficient. South-facing windows provide passive solar heat gain in winter, and interior shutters on all windows are insulated. There are two ceiling fans and a Norwegian Jøtul wood stove. An active solar heating system is present but currently not in use. The roof is oriented ideally for addition of solar electric panels. With many windows, rooms are filled with light. The kitchen, with morning light, has teak counters, an island, a china hutch, a pantry cupboard and a warming oven. The master bedroom has a private bath and walk-in closet. Two bedrooms have built-in cabinets and drawers. All floors are oak hardwood, quarry tile or brick. The house has a laundry room, china closet, two linen closets and many storage places throughout. The basement includes a large workroom with counters, shelving, and a long wooden workbench. The oversized pull-through garage has added workspace and tall doors.