Cedar Ranch Home on 3 Wooded Acres – Ozawkie, Kansas – $339,500

Property Overview

Set on 3 wooded acres in Ozawkie, this cedar ranch home offers 1,996 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a dramatic masonry stone fireplace, gleaming pine floors, and wrap-around decks. Built in 1997, the home is nestled on a hillside between Oskaloosa and Perry Lake and combines a rural setting with an open floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining.

Recent improvements include new carpet in the bedrooms, fresh paint, and new countertops. The primary bedroom occupies the walk-out basement level and includes an en-suite bathroom. A separate basement bonus room offers flexible space for a library, office, craft room, or workout area.

The main level places two additional bedrooms near the second full bathroom, which features a step-in soaker tub. The kitchen and dining areas connect naturally with the large living room, creating an open setting where conversation can continue between the kitchen and living spaces.

Interior Features

The 1,996-square-foot interior includes an open living and kitchen arrangement, pine and hardwood flooring, carpet, luxury vinyl, double-pane windows, ceiling fans, and a full partially finished basement. The living room measures approximately 20 by 30 feet and centers around the masonry fireplace.

The main-level kitchen measures approximately 12 by 18 feet and includes a gas range and microwave. The dining room provides additional gathering space, while the first-floor utility room keeps everyday household functions conveniently located.

The basement includes the primary bedroom, en-suite bathroom, flexible bonus room, and finished living area. A designated concrete safe room is also identified in the current property listing.

Exterior, Land & Outdoor Features

The home sits on 3 wooded acres with mature trees and a hillside setting. Wrap-around decks extend the living space outdoors, while the gravel road surface and rural setting contribute to the property’s country character.

An additional storage structure is included on the property. There is no fencing listed for the acreage, allowing the wooded setting to remain open and natural.

Garage & Workshop

The attached basement garage provides two parking spaces and additional workspace. The workshop area includes a sink and built-in cabinetry, creating a practical space for projects, tools, equipment, and storage.

Utilities & Construction

The home is a one-level ranch-style single-family residence constructed with a frame structure and composition roof. Property utilities include electricity, rural water, septic sewer, internet service, and owned propane. Heating is propane, while cooling is provided by central air and an attic fan.

The property is accessed by a gravel road. The listing identifies private ownership and no HOA.

Area Overview

Ozawkie is a small community in Jefferson County in northeast Kansas, positioned near Perry Lake and within the broader regional area served by Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City. The 2020 U.S. Census recorded 638 residents within the incorporated city. Perry Lake provides a major recreational resource for the surrounding area, while Ozawkie maintains municipal planning, utility, and local business services.

The community’s local business directory includes a post office, Casey’s General Store, Lago Vista Grill, Keystone Learning Center, and other local businesses. Oskaloosa provides additional everyday services, including grocery shopping at Oskaloosa Thriftway and other retailers.

Safety & Crime

For 2024, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data compiled for Jefferson County recorded 21 violent-crime offenses and 166 property-crime offenses among six reporting law-enforcement agencies. The corresponding county-level figures were approximately 114.7 violent offenses and 906.8 property offenses per 100,000 residents based on the county population used by the data source.

Schools & Education

Jefferson West USD 340 is headquartered in Ozawkie and operates Jefferson West Elementary School, Jefferson West Middle School, Jefferson West High School, and Jefferson West Preschool. The district’s current enrollment information covers the 2026–2027 school year.

Nearby schools include Jefferson West Elementary, Jefferson West Middle School, and Jefferson West High School. School proximity does not by itself establish enrollment assignment for this rural property, so buyers should confirm the current attendance boundaries directly with the district.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources serving the surrounding Jefferson County area include F.W. Huston Medical Center in Winchester, which provides 24/7 hospital care and emergent services. Local medical resources also include Cotton O’Neil clinics in Oskaloosa and Meriden, Jefferson County Health Clinic services in Oskaloosa, and a pharmacy in Oskaloosa.

For emergencies, the county directs residents to call 911. Healthcare availability and facility services can change, so current services should be confirmed directly with each provider.

Housing Market History

Historical housing-market context for Jefferson County can be viewed through the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index. The series below uses the same county-level index and methodology for each year and is indexed to 2000 = 100.

From 2021 through 2025, the countywide index increased from 177.41 to 237.04, an increase of approximately 33.6%. This historical series is descriptive and does not predict future property values or individual property performance.

Transportation & Access

Ozawkie is served by a regional road network that includes K-92 and K-4. K-92 passes through Ozawkie and crosses the Perry Lake area before continuing toward Oskaloosa. Perry Lake is positioned within the broader regional area of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City.

In 2026, the Kansas Department of Transportation undertook pavement work on K-92 between K-4 and Union Street in Oskaloosa, with the project scheduled for completion in late May subject to conditions. KDOT also reported a separate 2026 K-92 pavement project in Jefferson County between McLouth and the Jefferson/Leavenworth county line.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Ozawkie has several everyday services within the community, including a U.S. Post Office and Casey’s General Store on Main Street. Casey’s provides fuel, convenience-store items, prepared food, breakfast, bakery items, and an ATM.

Additional grocery and household shopping is available in nearby Oskaloosa, including Oskaloosa Thriftway and Dollar General. Jefferson County’s official services directory also lists grocery stores, banks, and other service providers throughout the county.

Parks & Recreation

Perry Lake is the area’s principal recreational resource. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the lake and surrounding recreation areas, which include camping opportunities, boating and fishing facilities, picnic areas, and trails. The Perry Lake National Recreation Hiking Trail extends approximately 30 miles along the lake’s eastern shoreline.

Local recreation around the lake includes hiking, camping, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The recreational setting complements the property’s wooded acreage and rural location without placing the home itself on the lakefront.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property-specific listing identifies electricity, internet, owned propane, septic sewer, and rural water. These services are part of the home’s stated utility configuration and should be confirmed with the appropriate providers during due diligence.

At the area level, the City of Ozawkie maintains municipal water and wastewater systems, while Jefferson County also lists multiple rural water districts serving different parts of the county. County resources identify Evergy and Free State Electric among electric providers and Kansas Gas Service, Ferrell Gas Service, and Propane Central among gas or propane providers.

Broadband availability varies by location in rural Ozawkie. Current provider information identifies Brightspeed, fixed-wireless providers, satellite services, and other connectivity options in the broader Ozawkie market; exact service and speeds should be verified for the property address.

Development & Planning

The City of Ozawkie maintains a Planning & Zoning process with monthly meetings and publishes zoning regulations, building-code resources, and meeting minutes. No specific approved or pending development project affecting 10132 Hickory Rd was confirmed through the current municipal planning information reviewed for this listing.

Transportation improvements are an active part of the wider region, including KDOT pavement projects on K-92 during 2026. Current project status and future planning information should be confirmed with the City of Ozawkie and KDOT as conditions change.

Property Summary