c.1921 Four Bedroom Missouri Home With Water View Under $65K
$64,900
Brick four-bedroom, one-bath affordable Missouri home. The 1,434-sf home has unpainted woodwork, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, detached garage, and newer roof, furnace and central air. The well-kept home is cheap because it overlooks tracks and the Mississippi River.
Realtor Comments
Affordable living here! This 4-bed, 1-bath brick home has had too many interior updates to list! You’ll appreciate the original woodwork combined with modern updates like vinyl flooring, updated windows, plenty of insulation, paint, trim, appliances & more. The spacious rooms provide room for the whole family – the kitchen offers plenty of cabinet & counter space, a walk-in pantry, and all appliances convey. Just off the kitchen is the full dining room, leading right into the living room. An enclosed and finished front porch makes another bedroom or could also serve as a convenient home office. Two bedrooms are on the main level – including the master with a big walk-in closet, and upstairs you’ll find two more bedrooms and a family room (or home gym!). A full basement offers additional storage space, along with the 2-car detached garage. A new roof was installed in2024, new furnace in 2022 and new central air in 2017 – all of these items along with plenty of added insulation make this a very energy-efficient home! Utility providers here include Liberty Gas, Ameren Electric, City of LaGrange water/sewer/trash, and Rise Fiber Internet. This property is located in the Lewis County C-1 School District and a quick 20-minute drive to Quincy. You won’t find back porch river views like these anywhere else!
- 4bed
- 1bath
- Circa 1921
218 N Main St, La Grange, MO 63448 $64,900
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: Jennifer Wood
Pros
• Affordable Lifestyle
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Cost of living is ≈19% below the U.S. average
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Median home value ≈ $86–133 K, rent around $625–720/mo—roughly half the national rate .
• Low Crime & Safe Community
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Very low crime rates—Niche gives it an A+ for safety; Nextdoor stats show ~1.3 crimes per 1,000 residents with zero violent crimes
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Residents describe it as “quiet, safe, and friendly”
• Strong Job Market & High Homeownership
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Jobs score is A on Niche; unemployment is low (~0.7–2.1%) .
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Approx. 75% homeownership—sign of stable, long-term residents .
• Family-Friendly & Community-Oriented
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Rated B overall, with good schools (B– ratings) and strong family values .
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Active preservation of historic charm and small-town pride mentioned by Nextdoor
• Outdoor & Leisure Options Nearby
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Located along the Missouri River, offering scenic views and water access.
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Part of the Quincy, IL–MO area, with historical sites like the Mark Twain Casino
❌ Cons
• Small Size & Population Decline
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Very small town (
825 residents) with steady population decrease (–4% over 5 years) -
Limited diversity in amenities due to size.
• Limited Amenities & Public Transit
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Few local shops, restaurants, or nightlife—most errands require a car .
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Public transport is virtually nonexistent; commuting relies on driving .
• Mixed Ratings on Schools & Health Services
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Schools rated around B–/C+; healthcare and wellness infrastructure is modest
• Weather & Location Considerations
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Missouri weather can be unpredictable: hot, humid summers, icy winters, flooding risk along rivers .
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Rural area health services are limited
