Meet Jake Lawrence, your dedicated real estate agent, proudly serving the enchanting landscapes of the Ozarks in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. Born and raised on a farm in Couch, Missouri, Jake has deep roots in the region and a profound appreciation for its natural beauty.
Married to Rachel and blessed with three wonderful children—Mya, Jarrett, and Sazie—Jake’s life revolves around his family and his love for the outdoors. When he’s not assisting clients with their real estate needs, Jake can often be found engaging in his favorite pastimes, including slow-pitch softball, hunting, and tending to his farm. Above all, he cherishes the moments spent with his loved ones!
Jake’s journey into the world of real estate began at an early age, influenced by his family’s auction business and his upbringing on a working cattle farm. Over the years, he developed a deep-seated appreciation for the local area and its unique charm. In 2017, after observing the expertise of some friends in the field, Jake felt led to pursue a career in real estate himself.
Since joining United Country, Jake has been dedicated to showcasing the beauty and allure of the Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks to clients from all walks of life. With his warm personality and genuine passion for the region, Jake strives to make the real estate experience seamless and enjoyable for each client he serves.
Whether you’re searching for a country home, a magnificent farm, or land to create your own dreams, Jake Lawrence is here to guide you every step of the way. With his extensive knowledge of the local market and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, Jake is your trusted partner in navigating the real estate landscape of the Ozarks.
476+/- Acre Farm for Sale in the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks
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Nestled in the heart of the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks is a true spot of natural beauty and wonder. This 476 m/l acre farm sits at the end of a gravel road. The property is about a 10 minute drive to Mammoth Spring, AR and Thayer, MO, but the seclusion is top shelf. With nearly 3 miles of gravel to the property and a narrow concrete bridge running over Trace Creek, you can't get much more secluded than this. This farm has approx. 97 open acres with most of that being bottom ground, which is fenced and cross fenced. The remaining acreage is timber. The property has a unique blend of bottoms, hills, valleys and rock formations both in and alongside the creek. Trace creek runs for over 1.5 miles, meandering its way through the heart of this place. The seller has never seen the creek stop running! This farm also comes with a 2 bed, 2 bath house with two living areas and a large master suite, situated in the center of the property. The home also has a cellar accessible from the indoors, perfect for canning or a storm shelter and an added sunroom in the front of the house. The property also comes with multiple outbuildings ranging from small tool sheds, to a 2 car detached garage and even a 40x50 hay/equipment storage barn! What is also unique about this place is that part of it lies in Missouri, while about 65% of it lies in Arkansas. The property has been leased for over 20 years for its hunting rights, exemplifying its abundance in deer, turkey and other wildlife. This farm sits minutes from the Spring River and is within an hour from the Mark Twain National Forest, Eleven Point River, White River and Lake Norfork. If secluded country living with live water is an interest to you, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity today!
Directions: From Mammoth go South on Highway 63. Left on Long Run Road. Go 1.4 miles and take a left onto Bow Hill Terrace. Go .7 miles to a Y. Take the left onto Creekside Trail. Creekside trail ends on the property.
MLS# 60286710
Fulton County, Arkansas
The county seat is Salem, AR.
Population
12,204 (2015)
Climate
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Fulton County, Arkansas. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 25.
Education
There are 6 public schools in Fulton County, Arkansas, serving 1,688 students.
Hospital
Fulton County Hospital designed our facilities with your care and comfort in mind. We want all of our patients and visitors to feel safe and comfortable when stepping foot in our hospital. Fulton County Hospital Cardiac Rehab was built using only the highest principles of medical care, and the results have been truly noteworthy.
Electric Company
NAEC - Ranked 5th in the state, NAEC serves approximately 36,000 member accounts in Northern Arkansas. With over 4,500 miles of power line and 27 different substation sites, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative provides electric service in parts of seven different counties. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Salem, Arkansas and operates two other full service offices located in Ash Flat and Mountain Home.
Telecommunications
Century Link- Home phone, high speed internet, and dish network Television.
Airports
The nearest major airport is Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR / KJBR). This airport has domestic flights from Jonesboro, Arkansas and is 93 miles from the center of Fulton County, AR.
Another major airport is Boone County Airport (HRO / KHRO), which has domestic flights from Harrison, Arkansas and is 98 miles from Fulton County, AR.
Branson Airport (BKG / KBBG) has domestic flights from Branson, Missouri and is 128 miles from Fulton County, AR.
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN / KTBN) has domestic flights from Waynesville, Missouri and is 136 miles from Fulton County, AR.
Closest Large Cities
Memphis, Tennessee-
Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of "the King." Beyond the music, Tennessee's largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You'll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.
St. Louis, Missouri -
Built along the western bank of the Mississippi River. The city had an estimated March 22, 2018 population of 308,626[8] and is the cultural and economic center of the Greater St. Louis area (home to 2,911,945 people ), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the 19th-largest in the United States.
The city is built primarily on bluffs and terraces that rise 100–200 feet above the western banks of the Mississippi River, in the Midwestern United States just south of the Missouri-Mississippi confluence. Much of the area is a fertile and gently rolling prairie that features low hills and broad, shallow valleys. Both the Mississippi River and the Missouri River have cut large valleys with wide flood plains.
Must see landmarks are: Gateway Arch, St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. The Philbrook Museum of Art is housed in an Italianate villa that was once the home of a local oil magnate.
Things To Do
Mammoth Spring - parks, fishing, camping, and fly - fishing
Norfork Lake- A 22,0000 Acre lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Home to a variety of freshwater game fish.
Boating, water skiing, camping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake.
Bull Shoals Lake-
The largest lake in Arkansas. Covers over 94,000 acres. Known for bass fishing, water sports, boating, swimming, and camping.
Country Home and Acreage/Hobby Farm in Alton, Missouri
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Hobby farm for sale in Alton, MO less than a minute from town. Property boasts approx. 28 m/l acres with most of the property being in woods. Property has an old road about halfway through the middle of the property and has a wet weather creek. The home was built in 2015 and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and approx. 1,152 sq. ft. Plus, the house has a small back deck, perfect for watching the morning sun come up and observing the wildlife. The kitchen has plenty of countertop space with room for a small island. The home has a kitchen/dining combo. The land has a pond behind the house and a field that is a few acres in size. From the house, you can only see a few neighbors, helping to maintain that country feel with its super close proximity to town. The front deck is covered with lighting, and the property sits on a dead-end county road. There is also a one-car detached garage/shop space. Alton is a small town, close to the Mark Twain National Forest. The property is a short drive from the Eleven Point River, Spring River, and about an hour from Lake Norfork. If country living with the convenience of a small Midwest town is your thing, then look no further!
Directions: From Alton school turn onto Vine St then left on Barton St (which turns into County Road 300) house will be on the left watch for sign
MLS# 60279072
Oregon County, Missouri
Made up of four main populated towns; Alton, Thayer, Koshkonong, And Thomasville. with many other smaller populated areas such as Myrtle, Couch, Billmore, Garfield, Clifton, Jeff, Riverton And numerous others.
Population
10,953
Climate
Oregon County, Missouri, gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 39. Snowfall is 6 inches. The average US city gets 26 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 70.On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Oregon County, Missouri. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 23.
Education
There are 4 school districts in Oregon County.
Alton
Thayer
Koshkonong
Couch
Hospitals
Ozarks Medical Center is a system of care encompassing a 114-bed acute care hospital, 8 primary care and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services. We are a not-for-profit medical referral center with over 1100 employees, serving an 8-county area in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas.
Electric Company
Howell Oregon Electric Cooperative- Headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative provides distribution of reliable cost-efficient electricity to approximately 24,000 citizens and businesses of south-central Missouri across six counties: Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Shannon, Howell and Oregon.
Telecommunications
Fidelity Communications- Cable television, home phone, and high speed internet.
Century Link- Home phone, high speed internet, and dish network Television.
Airports
The closest airports to oregon County are the Springfield- Branson National Airport, Memphis International Airport,Little Rock- Clinton National Airport, and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Closest large Cities
Springfield, Missouri-
With more than 440,000 people in the metro area, Springfield is where the rolling hills of the Ozarks plateau form a surprisingly modern and green city.
A “big, small town,” Springfield offers a great blend of fascinating attractions, historical treasures, sports excitement and cultural and leisure activities in a welcoming environment.The city offers 102 parks, including a linear trail system that integrates with the city’s growing on-street bike route system; an airport; an art museum; a zoo; the Springfield Lasers professional tennis team; the Springfield Cardinals minor-league baseball team and is home to Bass Pro Shops, Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel universities and the Assemblies of God USA.
Branson, Missouri-
While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world's top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area’s rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson’s many boutiques, galleries and outlets.
Jonesboro, Arkansas-
Jonesboro, one of the state's most progressive cities, was established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge in northeast Arkansas. Downtown is filled with gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, a day spa and an active civic center called the Forum. Arkansas State University offers one of the mid-South's finest museums, a fine arts center and an indoor sports/entertainment complex. The Forrest L . Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center provides an interesting tour of the natural wonders of the region, plus serves as a stop along Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway.
Memphis, Tennessee-
Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of "the King." Beyond the music, Tennessee's largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You'll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.
Things To Do
Eleven point River- A Beautiful Scenic River perfect for Canoeing, Kayaking, boating, swimming, Fishing, and so much more.
Spring River- a Clear spring fed river with long pools and whitewater falls. Exceptional trout and walleye fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming and much more.
Norfork Lake-
a 22,0000 Acre lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Home to a variety of fresh water game fish.
Boating, water skiing, ping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake.
Bull Shoals Lake-
The largest lake in arkansas. Covers over 94,000 acres. Known for bass fishing, water sports, boating, swimming, and camping.
Mark twain National Forest-
Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude.
Peck Ranch-
The area consists of 23,763 acres of rugged, forested hills and hollows.This area is predominantly forest with nearly 1,500 acres in glades, along with quality woodland, cropland and some wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, firearms range, viewing deck, two deer/turkey blinds, one intermittent stream and four Natural Areas (Grassy Pond, Goldenseal, Stegall Mountain and Mule Hollow). There is a 10 mile self guided tour for elk viewing.
Grand Gulf-
Some people call Grand Gulf State Park the “Little Grand Canyon.” Some just call it “breathtaking.” The park is one of the natural wonders of the Ozarks, presenting the most spectacular collapsed cave system in the Ozarks. The "Grand Gulf" stretches for more than a mile between 130 foot high walls. Visitors can view the gulf from trails on top or from the floor where they can walk under the natural bridge, which spans 250 feet with a 75-foot high opening.