$239,900
SOLD JUL 14, 2025
Last list price

978 State Highway H Forsyth, MO 65653

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
2.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$148 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Waterfront
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Forsyth Middle School Rated A-
  • Mature Trees
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming Dual-Residence Retreat on Nearly 3 Acres!
Nestled on 2.97 picturesque acres, this unique property offers both serenity and versatility with a 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house and a 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest home, ideal for multi-generational living or as an income-producing rental. The main residence exudes warmth with a stone fireplace and cozy living spaces, while the guest home—conveniently attached to the garage and 2-car carport—provides modern comfort and privacy. Priced below Market Value this property is an excellent opportunity for investors or Multi-Family Living.

Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of a wet-weather creek and your own private walking path to the water, surrounded by mature trees and gently sloping, expansive grounds that offer exceptional privacy and room to roam. A Spring room located in behind the guest house could be used for storage.

All this, just minutes from the vibrant downtown area, with shopping, dining, and entertainment close at hand. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, an investment opportunity, or a combination of both, this property delivers endless possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannen White

White Magnolia Real Estate LLC License #2017043557 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Co-Listed By

Molly Chapman

White Magnolia Real Estate LLC License #2017012118

Last Buyer's Agent

Shamron Baur

White Magnolia Real Estate LLC License #2018008689

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $529

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 260x516.9
  • Waterfront
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Sloped Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cultured Stone Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Hobby Room
  • Workshop
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Forsyth Elementary School
  • Branson High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Taney Not In List Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-4.0-17-000-000-008.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$529

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Shop Building Features Shop Building: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.9
  • Lot Size: 260X516.9
  • Road Surface Type: Street - Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 526001906
  • Co List Office Phone: 417-544-0411
  • Subdivision Name: Taney-Not in List
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1624.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Living Area: 1624.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architecture 1 Story: Yes
  • Other Rooms 2nd Kitchen: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Heating Mini-Splits2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free Standing Stove: Electric
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Living Room, Propane
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Internet - Satellite, In-Law Floorplan, W/D Hookup
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Storage Space, Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Partial
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement:Partial4: Yes
  • Basement Type:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:WD Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bedroom-Master (Main Floor): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Propane3: Yes
  • Basement Type:Partially Finished3: Yes
  • Basement Type:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Free Standing Stove Electric: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room (Main Floor): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Living Areas (2): Yes
  • Interior Features:Internet - Satellite: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Workshop: Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Stone: Yes
  • Basement Type:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement Type:Storage Space: Yes
  • Other Rooms:In-law Quarters: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Hobby: Yes
  • Interior Features:In-Law Floorplan: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Apartment: Yes
  • Basement Type:BathStubbed: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Cultured Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storm Door(s)
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered, Front Porch
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Property Description:WaterfrontView: None
  • Patio and Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Acreage: Yes
  • Lot Features:Paved Frontage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Lot Features:Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Mature Timber: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wet Weather Creek: Yes
  • Lot Features:WoodedCleared Combo: Yes
  • Lot Features:Water Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Block: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Approach with Ramp: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Cultured Stone: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, Paved, Oversized, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Additional Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Description:_pound_ Detached Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved: Yes
  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Mini-Splits
  • Heating: Fireplace
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Well - Private
  • Heating Source:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating Source:Electric2: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Home Association Info:Home OwnersCondo Owners Association: None

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Lake/River/Creek/Spring, Wooded/Cleared Combo, Mature Timber, Acreage, Paved Frontage, Sloped, Trees, Water Front, Wet Weather Creek
  • Lot Features Lake River Creek Spring: Wet Weather Creek
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 126324.0
  • Parcel #: 04-4.0-17-000-000-008.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 528.67
  • Tax Tract: 17

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Forsyth
  • High School: Branson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Fite Jacquetta Carol
Bought by
Taul Judith A
Seller's Agent
Shannen White
White Magnolia Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shamron Baur
White Magnolia Real Estate LLC
List Price
$239,900
Views
196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Outstanding Balance
$181,692
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,035

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2024
Sold by
Dunlap Misty and Dunlap Gary
Bought by
Fite Jacquetta C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,900
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Baney Sandra
Bought by
Fite Jacquetta C and Dunlap Misty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2021
Sold by
Renee Cray Tina
Bought by
Baney Sandra
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $182,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $92,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $239,900 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $529 $10,920 -- --
2023 $529 $10,620 $0 $0
2022 $524 $10,620 $0 $0
2021 $522 $10,620 $0 $0
2019 $504 $10,460 $0 $0
2018 $481 $10,020 $0 $0
2017 $481 $10,020 $0 $0
2016 $479 $10,020 $0 $0
2015 $479 $10,020 $0 $0
2014 $547 $11,240 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS

MLS Number: 60295865

Southern Missouri Regional MLS

APN: 04-4.0-17-000-000-008.000