Townhomes for Sale in Ava, MO

Surrounded by miles of Ozarks farmland, Ava, Missouri, is a small city with quiet surroundings, affordability and its own attractions. This city of just under 5,000 people is over 50 miles southeast of Springfield , and even farther away from several larger metro areas. However, Ava meets its community’s needs with several chains and a walkable downtown square home to a seasonal farmers market and a diverse mix of local restaurants and shops. The area also hosts the country’s largest annual showcase of the Missouri Fox Trotter, a horse breed native to the state. “I hate to say it, but a lot of it is low taxes,” says Tammy Barrett, a Realtor with Keller Williams, about some of Ava’s appeal. “Our schools are good, and there’s a Walmart there. They also have a lot of horse trails.” Most homes here were built between the end of the Victorian era and today. Many city lots are no larger than 1 acre, and their common features include gravel driveways. The surrounding farmland offers more room, with some of those lots spanning over 10 acres. The rural area also offers seclusion, as woods surround some homes. “Most people want to be out of town if they can,” Barrett says. “If you’re out in the