6-Acre Arkansas Fixer-Upper with Barn and Pond – $95K
Rural Arkansas acreage featuring a barn, pond, and seasonal creek includes a 4-bed/2-bath house needing foundation and septic attention. The land offers functional space with established outbuildings and natural water features.

- 4 bed
- 2 bath
- 2,109 sqft
- 6 acre lot

About This 6-Acre Arkansas Fixer-Upper with Barn and Pond
With six acres of usable land in the Mountain View area, this property presents both genuine opportunity and serious challenge. The rolling terrain supports a barn, chicken coop, garden areas, a well, seasonal creek, and pond—features that create a functional homestead foundation increasingly rare in today’s market. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms occupy the home.
The foundation shows significant movement, and the septic system has failed completely and needs replacement. These aren’t cosmetic concerns or deferred maintenance items—they represent substantial investment requirements before the property becomes fully livable.
Six acres of productive ground with established water sources and existing outbuildings provide the framework for someone with specific skills and clear vision. The barn offers storage and workshop potential. The pond and seasonal creek add water management options. The acreage allows for livestock, expanded gardens, or simply the breathing room that defines rural living.
This property suits a buyer who understands restoration projects, has budgeted for major systems work, and values land quality over move-in readiness.

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
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285 Dog Young Rd, Mountain View, AR 72560 $95,000
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Mountain View, Arkansas
Mountain View sits in north-central Arkansas where the Ozark foothills roll into Stone County. The town built its identity around traditional Ozark music and crafts, drawing visitors to the courthouse square where impromptu folk music sessions happen regularly. Blanchard Springs Caverns lies just outside town, offering one of the region’s most developed cave systems for tours.
The area maintains a slower pace centered on outdoor recreation and cultural preservation. White River runs nearby for fishing and floating. National forest land surrounds the community, providing hiking trails and camping access. Small shops sell handmade dulcimers, quilts, and other traditional crafts alongside cafes and lodging for tourists passing through.
Agriculture and tourism drive the local economy. Property tends toward larger rural tracts with timber, pasture, and residential uses mixed throughout the countryside. The landscape features limestone bluffs, spring-fed creeks, and hardwood forests typical of the Ozark plateau. Population stays modest, attracting people seeking rural living with access to natural resources and a community tied to Appalachian mountain culture and music traditions.

Mountain View, Arkansas – Monthly Climate Data
| Month | High Temp (°F) | Low Temp (°F) | Rain (inches) | Snow (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 30 | 2.40 | 1.38 |
| February | 49 | 33 | 2.68 | 0.98 |
| March | 59 | 42 | 3.15 | 1.26 |
| April | 69 | 50 | 4.21 | 0.04 |
| May | 78 | 58 | 3.66 | 0.00 |
| June | 87 | 66 | 2.64 | 0.00 |
| July | 90 | 69 | 3.27 | 0.00 |
| August | 89 | 68 | 3.07 | 0.00 |
| September | 82 | 61 | 1.97 | 0.00 |
| October | 70 | 51 | 2.64 | 0.00 |
| November | 57 | 41 | 2.52 | 0.43 |
| December | 48 | 34 | 2.48 | 1.02 |
| Annual | – | – | 34.69 | 5.12 |












































Mountain View, Arkansas
Mountain View, Arkansas

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