This historic property is the perfect weekend getaway, hunting base camp, and short term rental investment opportunity all in one.

Outlaws in “The Nation”

The history on this property and stories passed down from previous owners are quite remarkable.  The locals refer to this place as “The Nation”, which is short for “The Old Home Place in the Nation”.  It is located just near the small town of Allendale, Missouri (population 53).  As told by the current owner, thousands of people would converge on this land every year for weekly concerts, put on by Vance and Lila Monday dating back to the 1980’s.  One event in particular brought over 5,000 people who camped all around the area.  The concerts were frequent, until the Vance family eventually sold the land several decades later.  A portion of the old stage where the bands performed is still there today, and sits just behind the newly constructed home. The owner also shared that the infamous outlaw Jesse James once held out on the land. He was evadeding authorities looking to arrest him for one of his many bank robberies. Bonnie and Clyde were also said to have spent time on the property as they too were on the run from the law.  It’s quite unique that so many historic events took place here, and now the opportunity to own a piece of history is yours. 

Current Property Details

Today, the property is a bit more relaxing than it was in those times.  The current owners have constructed a very well built 2 BR, 1 BA home overlooking a stocked pond, which is perfect for summer fishing. The home is being sold fully furnished, which includes nearly everything shown in the property photos (excluding taxidermy and shop/garage items).  An attached 1 car garage and detached shop provide plenty of storage for vehicles and all the toys one would need on a property this size.  Trails meander throughout the property, providing easy access from the cabin back to the food plot in the center of the property and even further to a nice enclosed blind in the Eastern edge of the timber.  Wildlife is quite frequent on the property, and the owner never struggles to find plenty of deer and turkey during the hunting seasons.  A few of the wild game mounts shown were animals harvested from this property.  

If you’re looking for a fully turn-key, ready to go, property to live or just spend some quiet time away from the city, this could be it.  This property is perfect for a basecamp, weekend getaway, or a beautiful investment property for an Airbnb or VRBO portfolio that you can enjoy as well.

Property shown by appointment only.  For more details, and a private tour, please contact Land Broker Chuck Johnson @ 515.993.7979.

Home

• Custom Designed Home, built 2014
• Fully Furnished (select items excluded)
• 1 Car Garage Attached
• 1031 Sq. Ft Home
• 2 BR, 1 BA
• 2×6″ walls (well insulated)
• Built On Concrete Slab
• Designed for ease of maintenance
• Steel Roof
• Concrete board siding
• Heavy custom doors
• Durable laminate flooring
• Includes Dog Kennel Outside
• Central Air
• Rural Water (not well water)
• All electric appliances
• Fiber Internet available

Shop

• 24’x32′
• Concrete Floor
• Water / Power

Property

• Known Locally as “The Nation”
• Very short drive off Pavement
• 20 Gross Acres, 19.7 m/l Net Acres
• Estimated Annual Taxes: $1,220
• ~ 1/2 acre Stocked Pond (Bass, Crappie, Bluegill), 17′ deep
• Nice floating dock installed on pond.
• Great NW Missouri Deer and Turkey hunting
• ~1/2 acre food plot deep in the middle of property
• Colorful native grasses North of the Home
• Diverse Habitat including Cedars and mast producing hardwoods
• Adjacent to large block of CRP and in major timber funnel
• Approximately 2 hours from Des Moines, Iowa or Kansas City, Missouri
• Approximately 2 1/2 hours from Omaha, Nebraska

Misc.

• 56″ Zero Turn Hustler Mower Included

Directions:

From Des Moines: Take I-235 W. Take exit 123A toward Kansas City onto I-35 S. Go for 73.2 mi. Continue on I-35, Take exit 114 toward US-69. Turn left onto W 100th St (US-69), Turn left onto W 240th Ave (US-69). Keep right onto W US Highway 69 (US-69). Turn right onto W 140th St (MO-46). Go for 15.0 mi. Continue on Highway 46 (MO-46). Go for 1.6 mi. Turn right onto Timber Trl. About 1.5 mile on east. 

From Kansas City Missouri: Take I-35 N toward Des Moines. Go for 69.6 mi. Take exit 78 toward MO-C/Pattonsburg. Turn left onto MO-C. Turn right onto US Highway 69 (US-69). Turn left onto W US Highway 136 (US-136). Turn right onto S Vine St (MO-EE). Continue on W State Highway EE (MO-EE). Turn left onto W State Highway M (MO-M). Continue on Highway M (MO-M). Turn right onto Highway C (MO-C). Turn right onto Highway 46 (MO-46). Turn left onto Timber Trl. Go for 0.9 mi. Turn right onto Timber Trl. About 1.5 miles on east side.