5 Grand Midwest Estates, Acreages, and Riverfront Investment Retreats

Set on a 1.5-acre private lot in Ames, 4408 Cochrane Parkway unfolds as a one-of-a-kind ranch-style estate with an upper loft, designed for both everyday ease and large-scale entertaining. Inside, soaring high ceilings and expansive rooms create a sense of volume, while massive bedrooms offer quiet retreats throughout the home. Two full kitchens anchor the layout, including an entertainer’s kitchen with top-tier appliances and abundant prep space, complemented by a formal dining room made for gathering. Above, the loft functions beautifully as a home office, library, or study, with views over the main living space. Leisure takes on a resort-like feel with an indoor pool and hot tub, a home theater, and a lower-level wet bar, plus a fully outfitted home gym. Outdoors, a covered patio and exterior kitchen sit among mature trees for serene privacy.

Set on approximately 29 acres just on the edge of town, this open stretch of land in New Haven offers a rare kind of simplicity: space, sky, and the freedom to imagine what comes next. With its broad, unobstructed setting, the property reads as a blank canvas—equally suited to a quiet retreat, a working vision, or a long-term legacy holding, depending on your plans. The location balances a sense of separation with everyday proximity, placing you close to town while still feeling distinctly outside its pace. Here, the daily experience is defined less by built features and more by the land itself—room to move, to shape, and to create something intentional over time.

Size: 29.00 acres

From its hilltop setting in Shannon County, this premier hunting property borders thousands of acres of Conservation land with direct access to the renowned Sunklands. Strategically planted alfalfa and clover fields, persimmon and fruit trees, Boyd’s Creek, and a mix of timber and open ground shape exceptional habitat for deer and turkey, creating a landscape that feels purpose-built for time outdoors. At the center, a spacious 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath lodge takes in breathtaking views, offering an easy gathering place after a day in the field. RV hookups with a separate septic, along with multiple outbuildings, support weekends that stretch into longer stays. With Current River access less than half a mile away for floating, fishing, and camping, the days can move seamlessly from woods to water and back again.

Along the Meramec River in Crawford County, this turnkey resort is set up for immediate use with an established operation and multiple revenue streams. The grounds include 13 cabins/residences, 29 RV sites, and 33 tent campsites, supported by a bathhouse, designated gathering areas, and 1.5 miles of improved asphalt access. Extensive infrastructure upgrades span electric, water, plumbing, drainage, and broader site improvements, creating a practical foundation for day-to-day management. The sale conveys not only the real estate but the working contents: all furnishings, river outfitting equipment, buses, trailers, maintenance equipment, and additional operational assets. With a documented 10.3% trailing 12-month cap rate and noted expansion opportunities, it offers a ready-made setting where the river and hospitality intersect year-round.

Size: 34.00 acres

Set on 110+ acres of lush, fully fenced countryside outside Dixon, this distinguished brick estate balances refined interiors with wide-open land to roam. Inside, 12-foot ceilings elevate a series of beautifully appointed gathering spaces, from a formal dining room with marble flooring to a versatile double-sided sitting room. The kitchen anchors daily life with a large center island, granite countertops, a Jenn-Aire stove, and a dedicated breakfast area with hardwood flooring—easy for quiet mornings or effortless hosting. Nearby, the family room’s electric fireplace adds a warm focal point. The spacious primary suite feels like a private retreat, complete with his and her closets and an ensuite bath featuring a double vanity, jetted tub, separate shower, and crystal chandelier. Practical comforts include an oversized laundry room with sink and storage, enhanced wall insulation, a 4-foot lighted crawlspace, and a recently installed new roof—leaving more time to enjoy the fertilized acreage and open views.