257.32± Acres Land Auction – Steelville, Missouri

Auction Date: March 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
Auction Location: 4263 County Rd 1, Steelville, Missouri

Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to offer this exceptional 257.32± acre land auction in Steelville, Missouri, located in scenic Iron County in the heart of the Ozarks. This rare tract directly borders over 16,000 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest, creating unmatched privacy, recreational access, and long-term ownership value.

If you have been searching for Missouri land for sale with timber, pasture, water features, and usable improvements — all within two hours of St. Louis — this property checks every box.

View the Full Listing Here: (VIEW FULL LISTING)

Drone aerial of mostly wooded acreage with a mowed clearing and white boundary lines outlining the property.

Why This Steelville, Missouri Land Auction Stands Out

Direct National Forest Access

Few properties can claim a boundary with 16,000+ acres of protected forest. This land offers immediate access to public trails, wildlife habitat, horseback riding, hiking, and hunting opportunities that extend well beyond the property lines.

Balanced Land Mix: Pasture + Timber

  • Approximately 38± acres of open pasture, currently producing hay

  • Mature hardwoods and pine across the balance of the acreage

  • Ideal habitat for whitetail deer, turkey, and other Ozark wildlife

This combination provides agricultural utility, recreation, and strong long-term land stewardship potential.

Elevated Build Sites with Valley Views

Multiple high-elevation building locations provide sweeping Ozark valley views. Whether you envision:

  • A primary residence

  • A hunting cabin

  • A weekend retreat

  • A legacy family lodge

The terrain offers both privacy and scenery.

Improvements & Functional Infrastructure

A major highlight of this Iron County property is the 4,200± square foot metal shop featuring:

  • Concrete floors

  • Electric service

  • Septic system

  • Nearby well

  • Attached lean-to for additional covered storage

This structure offers immediate usability for equipment storage, livestock support, workshop space, or establishing a fully functional recreational basecamp.

Natural Water Features

Water is one of the most valuable attributes in Ozark land ownership.

This property includes:

  • Natural springs

  • A wet-weather creek

  • Drainage flowing into Courtois Creek

Courtois Creek is known for its clear, spring-fed waters and fishing opportunities, further enhancing recreational appeal.

Location & Accessibility

  • Address: 4263 County Rd 1, Steelville, Missouri

  • County: Iron County

  • Approximately 2 hours from St. Louis

  • Secluded yet accessible via county road frontage

Steelville is widely recognized as a gateway to the Ozarks, making this property ideal for buyers seeking both remoteness and reasonable travel convenience.

Important Property Notes

A house is located on the property; however, it is not livable and is considered to have no contributory value. The buyer may choose to remove the structure at their discretion.

Preview Day Information

March 8th | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We encourage interested buyers to walk the property, inspect improvements, and experience the setting firsthand prior to auction day.

Who Should Consider This Property?

This Missouri land auction is ideal for:

  • Recreational land buyers

  • Hunters seeking national forest access

  • Investors looking for legacy Ozark property

  • Buyers wanting pasture + timber combination

  • Families seeking a private retreat near St. Louis

Large, contiguous tracts bordering national forest rarely come to market — especially with improvements already in place.

Missouri Land Auctions – A Strategic Buying Opportunity

Auctions create a transparent, competitive environment where serious buyers determine true market value. With high demand for recreational and legacy Ozark properties, this offering represents a rare chance to secure a substantial acreage tract in one of Missouri’s most sought-after regions.

If you have been looking for:

  • Missouri recreational land for sale

  • Iron County land auction

  • Steelville Missouri acreage

  • Land bordering Mark Twain National Forest

  • Ozark hunting property with improvements

This is a must-see opportunity.

Register & Learn More

For full auction terms, bidder registration, maps, and additional details, contact Whitaker Marketing Group or visit our auction page. View the Full Listing Here: (VIEW FULL LISTING)

Opportunities like this — 257± acres bordering national forest with water, timber, pasture, and infrastructure — do not come along often.

Mark your calendar for March 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and join us in Steelville, Missouri.

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