True Log Cabin on 3.02 Acres – Barnhart, MO – $175,000

Property Overview

A true log cabin with character, usable acreage, and a distinctive 1.5-story floor plan, 3001 Rustic Wood Trail offers 3.02 acres in Barnhart, Missouri. Built in 1996, the 936-square-foot home features warm wood accents, a floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace, an open kitchen and family-room arrangement, two main-level bedrooms, and an upper-level primary suite with a large jetted soaking tub. A loft overlooks the main living area, while the partially finished walk-out basement provides additional space. The property also includes a private well, septic system, central air, electric heating, and no HOA.

Interior Features

The main level includes two bedrooms and a full bathroom, with the kitchen opening directly toward the family room. Warm wood accents continue throughout the interior, complemented by the masonry fireplace that extends from floor to ceiling. Stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and range, are included.

Upstairs, the primary suite provides a private retreat with a large jetted soaking tub. The adjacent loft overlooks the main floor and offers flexible space for a home office, sleeping area, or additional living use. The partially finished basement has walk-out access.

Exterior, Land & Outdoor Features

The home sits on 3.02 acres in the Alpine Village Sub Three subdivision. The wooded setting provides a private outdoor atmosphere and room to enjoy the surrounding landscape and wildlife. The sale includes two parcels associated with the property.

The property is served by a private well and septic tank. There is no homeowners association.

Structure & Construction

• Single-family residence with cabin architectural style
• Built in 1996
• One-and-one-half-story design
• 936 square feet of interior livable area
• Cedar and wood siding
• One masonry fireplace
• Partially finished basement with walk-out access

Area Overview

Barnhart is a community in Jefferson County, south of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The 2020 Census counted 5,832 residents in the Barnhart CDP, while Jefferson County had 226,739 residents in 2020 and an estimated 233,132 residents in 2025. The area combines residential communities with access to the broader Jefferson County and St. Louis-region road network.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau – Barnhart  ·  U.S. Census Bureau – Jefferson County

Safety & Crime

Local crime statistics should be read by geography and reporting coverage. The FBI’s 2024 national crime release is based on data submitted by participating law-enforcement agencies, and Barnhart-level figures are not presented here as property-specific or as a definitive safety rating. Jefferson County reporting provides broader county context, but countywide figures include multiple communities and law-enforcement jurisdictions.

For 2024, a compiled FBI UCR county dataset reports 454 violent offenses and 1,346 property offenses for Jefferson County. The countywide figures should be viewed as jurisdiction-level information rather than a description of conditions at this property.

Sources: FBI – 2024 Reported Crimes  ·  Jefferson County 2024 UCR compilation

Schools & Education

Barnhart is served in part by the Fox C-6 School District. Nearby district facilities include Antonia Middle School at 6798 St. Luke’s Church Road in Barnhart. Fox C-6 operates elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the surrounding communities.

Nearby schools identified in the current property listing include Pevely Elementary School, Senn-Thomas Middle School, and Herculaneum High School. School attendance boundaries can change and should be confirmed directly with the school district before making enrollment decisions.

Sources: Fox C-6 School District – Our Schools  ·  Antonia Middle School  ·  Current property listing – nearby schools

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources in the immediate community include Mercy Clinic Primary Care in Barnhart at 1717 Catlin Drive. The clinic provides family primary-care services and access to the wider Mercy healthcare network.

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus provides a 24-hour emergency department and broader hospital services. The facility is a 251-bed acute-care hospital serving Jefferson County and the surrounding area.

Sources: Mercy Clinic Primary Care – Barnhart  ·  Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Housing Market History

Historical housing-market context for Jefferson County is available through the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s All-Transactions House Price Index, presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The series uses an index with 2000 equal to 100, rather than a dollar-denominated median sale price.

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED – FHFA Jefferson County House Price Index

Transportation & Access

Barnhart benefits from access to the Interstate 55 corridor and U.S. 61/67. Route M connects the Barnhart area with Interstate 55 and U.S. 61/67, providing regional road access toward communities throughout Jefferson County and the greater St. Louis area.

MoDOT has also identified a U.S. 61/67 resurfacing project extending from the Route M and U.S. 61/67 intersection near Barnhart south toward Festus. The project includes pavement resurfacing, guardrail work, pedestrian-facility improvements, signal replacements, and box-culvert replacements.

Sources: MoDOT – U.S. 61/67 Jefferson County Project  ·  MoDOT – Jefferson County Construction

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping is available within Barnhart and nearby communities. Karsch’s Village Market at 1730 Old State Highway M offers groceries, produce, a deli and cafe, bakery, butcher shop, and additional household services. Other everyday retail and grocery options are available along the surrounding Barnhart, Pevely, Imperial, and Arnold corridors.

Sources: Karsch’s Village Market  ·  Barnhart Grocery Directory

Parks & Recreation

Jefferson County’s parks planning documents include future recreation investment in the Imperial/Barnhart area. The county’s 2026–2030 capital plan identifies an Imperial/Barnhart Athletic Center project for fiscal year 2030, while a separate 2029 planning document identifies proposed athletic fields intended to support soccer and ball programs in the Imperial/Barnhart area.

These projects are planning items rather than completed amenities and should not be interpreted as guaranteed future development.

Sources: Jefferson County Parks & Recreation – 2026–2030 Capital Planning  ·  Jefferson County Parks & Recreation – 2029 Planning

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is equipped with electric service, a private well, and a septic tank. These are property-specific features and should be evaluated by the buyer as part of normal due diligence.

Broadband availability in Barnhart varies by exact address and provider. Current area-level broadband listings include fixed wireless and wired providers, along with satellite options. Exact service availability and speeds should be confirmed for 3001 Rustic Wood Trail before selecting a provider.

Sources: Barnhart Broadband Availability Map  ·  Jefferson County Development & Permit Resources

Development & Planning

Current regional infrastructure planning includes improvements to U.S. 61/67 near Barnhart and the surrounding Jefferson County corridor. MoDOT lists the U.S. 61/67 project as being in the planning phase, with resurfacing and related roadway and intersection improvements extending between Barnhart and Festus.

Jefferson County’s parks capital planning also identifies future recreational investment in the Imperial/Barnhart area, including a planned athletic center and proposed athletic fields. These are identified planning projects and are not presented as completed improvements.

Sources: MoDOT – U.S. 61/67 Project  ·  Jefferson County – Parks Capital Plan

Property Summary