16996 East 524 Road, Stockton, MO 65785 (MLS# 60310575)

Set on 40 wooded acres just north of Stockton, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin offers privacy, recreation, and income potential in a highly desirable Stockton Lake area. A spring-fed, stocked one-acre pond sits near the home, with mature timber and managed habitat surrounding the improvements. The cabin has been updated with respect for its original character, with new flooring, fresh paint, and an efficient, welcoming kitchen featuring butcher block counters and warm wood accents. The main living area offers an open-concept layout with a gas stove, A-frame ceiling, and glass doors overlooking the timber, plus a main-floor bedroom and full bath for practical everyday use or guest convenience. The loft level overlooks the great room and provides flexible space for a second living area, office, or bunkroom. The walkout basement adds meaningful versatility with its own entrance, kitchen, living area, bedroom, and office or nonconforming bedroom--well suited for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or a separate short-term rental suite in a market that already supports strong cabin-style vacation rentals. Outdoor living spaces include an enclosed lower porch, covered back porch, and open front deck, along with a shed and greenhouse for storage and gardening. The land is a core asset: mature timber, a trail system, and a well-planned food plot mix of clover, turnips, cowpeas, and winter wheat support healthy habitat consistent with QDMA/NDA Deer Steward principles and attract whitetail deer, turkey, and other wildlife. For a buyer seeking a full-time residence with acreage, a second home to enjoy on weekends, or an income-producing retreat near Stockton Lake, this property offers a rare combination of setting, functionality, and long-term potential.