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Property Description
Custom built, beautifully crafted home with over 2,000 sq feet of living space with luxury finishes. Located on 5 unrestricted acres, mostly wooded, outside New Melle in the heart of wine country. Private and peacefully located with access to major roads, living in country with easy access to all modern conveniences. Stepping Inside you are greeted with soaring 10' ceilings, open floor plan from the foyer, great room, kitchen with Quartz countertops, large center Island, walk in pantry, and beverage center in dining area, perfect for entertaining. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat, custom tiled walk-in showers, soaking tub, WIC. Other two bedrooms and full bath (it also has custom tile work) are located across the great room. The main floor has a laundry room with custom tile, built ins and walks out to the deep, oversized 3 car garage. Open staircase off the foyer opens to an unfinished walk out basement, full bath rough in, just waiting for your endless creativity to personalize it. Outside you will enjoy the natural stone landscaping and your private woods. Located in the Francis Howell School District. Must have confirmed appointment to show.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 215 Rugged Acres
General
- Price: $650,000
- Taxes: $5,055 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MARIS
- MLS ID: 26023819
- Updated: 4/21/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Custom Cabinetry, Dry Bar, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Shower, Soaking Tub, Solid Surface Countertop(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Open
Location
- Area: 410 - Francis Howell
- County: St. Charles
- Township: Unincorporated
- Subdivision: none
- Cross Streets: Highway F
- Driving Directions: I-70 to Hwy Z, through New Melle, at Stop sign, Right on Hwy D, at Stop sign Left on Hwy F. Follow till Rugged Acres. Left on Rugged Acres, Property will be on your left. (GPS friendly).
School Information
- High School District: Francis Howell R-III
- Elementary School: Daniel Boone Elem.
- Middle School: Francis Howell Middle
- High School: Francis Howell High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air Conditioning, Electric
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Modern, Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Poured Cement (9 Feet or More), Concrete, Full, Roughed-In Bath, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,013
- Year Built: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 4.9902
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 217,373.11
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Dimensions: 306/286 x 711/569
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Lot Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Front Yard, Level, Natural Foliage, Private
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,055
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Boundary Survey, Legal Description
- Legal Description: PT NE 1/4 & PT NW 1/4
- Disclosures/Reports: Easements, Flood Plain No, See Seller's Disclosure, Septic Disclosure
- Property ID: 3-0077-S011-00-0006.9100000
Listed by Call Dolly, LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 215 Rugged Acres
School District:Francis Howell R-Iii School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Daniel Boone Elementary School, Wentzville, MO 201 West Highway D, Wentzville, MO 63385 | K-5 | 2.5 mi |
Francis Howell Middle School 825 O'Fallon Rd, Saint Charles, MO 63304 | 6-8 | 11.2 mi |
Francis Howell High School 7001 Missouri 94, Saint Charles, MO 63304 | 9-12 | 8.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 215 Rugged Acres
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/21/2026
Listed
$650,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 215 Rugged Acres
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,055
72114%
$84,425
73957%
2022
$7
—
$114
—
2021
$7
—
$114
—
2020
$7
—
$114
—
2019
$7
-12%
$114
-7%
2018
$8
—
$123
—
2017
$8
—
$123
—
2016
$8
-53%
$123
-50%
2015
$17
-98%
$246
-98%
2013
$1,055
—
$14,798
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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215 Rugged Acres, Defiance, MO 63341 (MLS# 26023819) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 215 Rugged Acres is currently listed for $650,000 and was received on April 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 215 Rugged Acres? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Defiance? You can browse all Defiance real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

