Kansas City, MO 64154
2600 NW 108th St
Price
$1,750,000
Acreage
20 acres
Beds
7
Baths
6 (5 full / 1 half)
A 7-bedroom estate on 20 scenic acres in Platte County, with a walkout basement, pond, and room for multigenerational living.
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Homes with Land
Kansas City Homes with Acreage
Homes with land around Kansas City, matched to how you want to live. More privacy, room for a workshop, space for animals or a garden, or just a longer view at the end of the day.
The Right Fit
Find the Right Home With Land in Kansas City
We start with your goals, not just a price range. Do you want five usable acres or twenty? A barn? A shop? Pasture for horses? Then we match you to current homes with acreage across the metro and help you check the details that matter before you make an offer.
Request a personalized home list and we will send homes that fit your goals, not just a pile of listings. Looking for vacant land or a build-ready lot instead of a home? Our build-ready land guide covers that search separately.
Your Goals
What Kind of Acreage Buyer Are You?
There is no single right way to buy acreage. There is only the way that fits how you want to live.
Privacy and space
Room between neighbors, trees, and a place to spread out.
Workshop or hobby space
A detached shop, garage, or barn for projects.
Gardening and self-sufficiency
Room for a garden, fruit trees, or a greenhouse.
Animals and horses
Pasture, fencing, and outbuildings that fit what you keep.
Room to grow
Land for a future addition, accessory dwelling, or multigenerational setup.
Not sure which one you are? That is exactly what the first call is for.
Areas We Serve
Where to Look for Acreage Near Kansas City
Acreage shows up across the metro, and each corner of it feels different. Here is where to start.
Kansas City Northland
Platte and Clay counties
Treed lots, rolling ground, and a reasonable drive to downtown KC. Popular acreage towns include Liberty, Parkville, Gladstone, Staley, Smithville, Holt, and Kearney.
Explore the NorthlandJohnson County, Kansas
Kansas side
Overland Park, Olathe, Merriam, and the southern part of the county where larger lots show up.
Explore Johnson CountyEast and South Metro Missouri
Missouri side
Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Greenwood, and Independence, where acreage and outbuildings show up closer to established towns.
Explore East Metro
Current Featured Homes
Featured Acreage Homes
Three current featured homes with land. Tap through for the full details on each property.
Merriam, KS
10035 W 55th St
Price
$550,000
Acreage
1.42 acres
Beds
4 (3 + 1 lower level)
Baths
5 (3 full / 2 half)
A renovated ranch on a rare 1.42-acre lot in the Shawnee Mission School District, with a pool and a separate workshop with electricity. MLS 2646343.
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Greenwood, MO 64034
903 Doc Henry Rd
Price
$1,691,000
Acreage
8.29 acres
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
A 5-bedroom home on 8.29 acres in Greenwood with 4,132 sq ft, built in 2001, in the Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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The Full Picture
What to Check Before You Buy
Acreage comes with its own set of details. Here is the checklist we walk through on every property with land.
Total acreage vs usable land
A 10-acre parcel may only have a few usable acres after trees, slopes, wetlands, and setbacks. Walk the land and review the survey.
Road access, easements, and driveways
Confirm legal access, whether the road is public or private, and who maintains it. Read any shared maintenance agreement. Long driveways mean gravel, grading, and snow removal costs.
Water: public or well
On a well, ask for the well log, yield, and a recent water test. Missouri DHSS recommends testing private wells at least once a year for bacteria, nitrates, pH, and total dissolved solids. Wells must be built by licensed drillers to state standards.
Septic and wastewater
Most acreage homes use a septic system. Ask for the system age, permit, design, and pumping records. Missouri sets minimum construction standards under 19 CSR 20-3.060 and counties issue permits, with some counties requiring an inspection at sale. In Kansas, KDHE sets baseline standards under K.A.R. 28-5 and counties often add their own sanitary code. A septic inspection is worth the cost.
Utilities and internet
Confirm electric, gas or propane, water, and internet at the specific address. Rural internet varies: fiber co-ops, fixed wireless, cellular home internet, and satellite are all options depending on location. Verify before you fall in love with the property.
Drainage, floodplain, and ponds
Check the FEMA flood map for the parcel at msc.fema.gov and watch how water moves across the land in heavy rain. Ponds need maintenance too: dams, overflow, and weed control.
Zoning and restrictions
Zoning controls animals, outbuildings, and how you use the land, and it varies by county and city. Missouri and Kansas both exempt agricultural uses from many local rules, but a house on two acres in a residential zone is different from an agricultural parcel. For horses, check the minimum acreage per animal and setbacks for barns and fencing.
Maintenance costs and commute
Acreage means more to maintain: mowing, driveways, fences, well and septic care, and usually a longer commute. Build those into your monthly picture.
Let us run this checklist with you
Jason reads land, drainage, utilities, and construction costs before you fall in love with a property. Send us your goals and we will bring you homes that pass the test.
Builder-Level Experience
Why Work With Jason and Jana
Jason DeLong has more than 25 years in architecture, homebuilding, renovation, investing, and residential sales. He has built more than 100 homes, renovated over 150 properties, and guided more than 1,000 transactions.
That background matters on acreage: Jason reads land, drainage, utilities, and construction costs the way other agents read comps. Jana brings a designer's eye for how a home and its land will actually live. Together they help you compare properties, understand true costs, and buy with confidence.
Simple Process
How the Personalized Home List Works
Four steps between you and a short list of homes that actually fit. No spam, no pressure, no pile of listings you have to sort through yourself.
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Tell us what you want
Location, acreage, and how you will use the land.
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We review current homes with acreage
We match homes on the market against your goals, not just a price range.
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You get a personalized list
A short list with the details that matter, delivered to you.
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We help you compare, tour, and make an offer
From the first tour to the final walkthrough, we stay with you.
Common Questions
Questions Acreage Buyers Ask
The questions we hear most from buyers looking at homes with land, answered straight.
Can I get high-speed internet on acreage?
Often yes, but it depends on the address. Fiber, fixed wireless, cellular home internet, and satellite are all options in the KC area. We help you check what a specific property supports.
Do acreage homes need a well and septic?
Many do, especially outside city limits. Ask for the well log and water test, plus the septic permit, age, and pumping history. County rules vary, so we verify for each property.
Can I have horses or livestock?
It depends on zoning and acreage. Many agricultural and rural residential zones allow animals with minimum acreage per animal and setbacks. We check the zoning for the property you are considering.
Is a survey worth it on acreage?
Yes. A survey confirms boundaries, acreage, easements, and encroachments. Fences and tree lines do not always match legal lines.
What does acreage cost to maintain?
More than a typical lot: mowing, driveways, fences, well and septic care, and utilities. We help you build a realistic monthly picture before you commit.
Related Reading
Go Deeper on Acreage Living
Guides from Jason and Jana on buying land, living on acreage, and the towns where it shows up.
Buying Acreage in Kansas City: What to Know Before You Buy
Wells, septic, easements, and county rules change the whole picture. A full checklist before you make an offer.
Read the guideHomes With Acreage in the KC Northland
Country living close to the city, from treed lots to a 20-acre estate in Platte County.
Read the guideUnique Kansas City Homes for Sale: Acreage, Land & More
Four distinct properties that show how different acreage living can be across the metro.
Read the guideLiving in Holt, MO: Small-Town Charm and Smithville Lake
A quiet Northland town where acreage, an 1860s home, and lake life come together.
Read the guideLiving in Kearney, Missouri: Parks, Schools, and Acreage
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Read the guideGreenwood MO Acreage Homes with Income Potential
East and south metro acreage where outbuildings and land can work harder for you.
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Official Resources
Sources and Official Resources
Verify well water, septic, and floodplain details with the official sources before you buy.
Start Your Acreage Search
Tell us how you want to use the land and we will send a personalized list of Kansas City homes with acreage. No pressure, no spam, just homes that fit.
Looking for vacant land or a building lot instead of a finished home? Explore our Kansas City Land & Building Lots page.
Prefer a two-unit property you can live in and rent out? Explore our Kansas City Duplexes page.