406 Barton St, Alton, MO 65606

3 bedroom 1 full bath home with good potential for sale in the Oregon County seat of Alton, Missouri. The home needs some TLC, but has some hugely attractive qualities that would make someone a fantastic home. There is a large living room with a beautiful fireplace that would be great for entertaining or just spending time. Downstairs is an unfinished basement adding a lot more space that could be utilized for many different things, or possibly finished out to create more livable space. There are several more excellent qualities of this home including a back covered patio, and an attached 2 car garage. This home is located within walking distance from Alton High School and Elementary in a good area. This home also may have some potential as an investment/flipper home. Directions- From Thayer take hwy 19 N to Alton turn left on market street left on Vine Street turn right to stay on Vine @ school stop sign, left on Barton, 2nd house on the left.  MLS# If you like this property check these out  Alton, Missouri     Population   County: Oregon Population: 877 (2014) Population Growth: 26% Elevation: 535 ft   Climate   On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Alton, Missouri. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 23. Alton, Missouri, gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 39. Snowfall is 6 inches. The average US city gets 26 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 70.     Education Alton public school managed by Alton R-iv School District serving 665 students in Alton, MO. The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the state average of 14:1.   Hospitals     Ozarks Medical Center is a system of care encompassing a 114-bed acute care hospital, 8 primary care, and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services. We are a not-for-profit medical referral center with over 1100 employees, serving an 8-county area in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas.     Electric Company   Howell Oregon- Headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative provides distribution of reliable cost-efficient electricity to approximately 24,000 citizens and businesses of south-central Missouri across six counties: Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Shannon, Howell, and Oregon.     Telecommunications Fidelity Communications- Cable television, home phone, and high speed internet.  Century Link- Home phone, high speed internet, and dish network Television.     Airports   The closest airports to Alton are the Springfield- Branson National Airport (148 Miles from Alton),  Memphis International Airport (170 Miles from Alton), Little Rock- Clinton National Airport (174 miles from Alton), and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (195 miles from Alton).       Closest large Cities   Springfield, Missouri-   With more than 440,000 people in the metro area, Springfield is where the rolling hills of the Ozarks plateau form a surprisingly modern and green city.    A "big, small town," Springfield offers a great blend of fascinating attractions, historical treasures, sports excitement and cultural and leisure activities in a welcoming environment. The city offers 102 parks, including a linear trail system that integrates with the city's growing on-street bike route system; an airport; an art museum; a zoo; the Springfield Lasers professional tennis team; the Springfield Cardinals minor-league baseball team and is home to Bass Pro Shops, Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel universities and the Assemblies of God USA.   Branson, Missouri-    While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson's many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world's top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area's rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson's many boutiques, galleries and outlets.   Jonesboro, Arkansas-   Jonesboro, one of the state's most progressive cities, was established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge in northeast Arkansas. Downtown is filled with gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, a day spa and an active civic center called the Forum. Arkansas State University offers one of the mid-South's finest museums, a fine arts center, and an indoor sports/entertainment complex. The Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center provides an interesting tour of the natural wonders of the region, plus serves as a stop along Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway.   Memphis, Tennessee-   Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of "the King." Beyond the music, Tennessee's largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You'll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.   Things To Do    Eleven Point River- Located 10 minutes From Alton. A Beautiful Scenic River perfect for Canoeing, Kayaking, boating, swimming, Fishing, and so much more.    Spring River-Located 20 minutes from Alton, a Clear spring fed river with long pools and whitewater falls. Exceptional trout and walleye fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming and much more.   Norfork Lake-  a 22,0000 Acre lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Home to a variety of freshwater game fish.  Boating, water skiing, camping, and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake.   Bull Shoals Lake- The largest lake in arkansas. Covers over 94,000 acres. Known for bass fishing, water sports, boating, swimming, and camping.   Mark Twain National Forest-    Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude.   Peck Ranch-     The area consists of 23,763 acres of rugged, forested hills and hollows. This area is predominantly forested with nearly 1,500 acres in glades, along with quality woodland, cropland, and some wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, firearms range, viewing deck, two deer/turkey blinds, one intermittent stream and four Natural Areas (Grassy Pond, Goldenseal, Stegall Mountain and Mule Hollow). There is a 10 mile self guided tour for elk viewing.