Build Ready 10 +/- Acre Retreat Just Outside Melvern, KS

Property Description

Situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Melvern lies this unique 10 +/- acre building site, a rare opportunity for those seeking both convenience and serenity.  Rural water and electric are already in place, and a sturdy 10‑inch concrete slab awaits, so construction can begin right away.

Here, you’ll enjoy privacy and respite from daily noise, an ideal canvas for your forever home. There is an existing manufactured home which is being sold as‑is and will require extensive repair or removal.  However, beneath the current home lies the concrete slab you can use as a ready foundation for your new build, saving so much time and cost. Ample room remains to add a barn or pens, and the partially fenced pasture with two ponds is welcoming for livestock. Wooded edges along the south and east boundaries draw in wildlife and provide a natural buffer and add to the beauty of the property.

The location of this property is one that is highly sought after just over a mile off pavement and less than a 40 minute drive to Topeka, Ottawa, Emporia or Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Station.  With just a short 15 minute drive you'll have access to I-35 making trips to the larger cities very convenient!  This property is located only 4 miles away from Melvern Lake, a jewel in the Tallgrass Prairie of Osage County. With nearly 7,000 water acres and over 17,000 acres of public land nearby, Melvern lake provides endless options for boating, fishing, trail walks, horseback riding, and camping beneath starlit skies.  The marina offers boat and equipment rentals as well as storage for your watercraft.  There are numerous campground and playground areas for your enjoyment as well.

If you’re seeking a peaceful Kansas retreat with infrastructure already in place and the flexibility to shape your dream property, let’s chat as this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.  Contact Kristi Noonan at 785-633-5942 today!

Brief Legal Description: The West 660 ft of the North 660 ft of the South 1320 ft of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 17 South, Range 16 East of the 6^th P.M., Osage County, Kansas.  10 acres, more or less.

Taxes: 2024 property taxes were $193.40.  Property taxes will be prorated to the date of closing.

Driving Directions: From Melvern, head north on Berryton Rd for 1 3/4 miles and then turn west onto 293^rd St.  Continue west for 1 mile and turn south onto California Rd. Proceed 600 ft and the property begins on the left.

Disclosure: The current septic system does not meet county code, an inspection is pending.