Unique Log Home on 4.8 Beautiful acres - Just Outside Fort Scott - For Sale By Owner
If you’ve been looking for a home that offers space, privacy, character, and room to enjoy the outdoors, this one-of-a-kind 5-bedroom log home just outside Fort Scott is worth a look. Located approximately 2 miles North of town on a blacktop road, this property combines the warmth and character of a true log home with an incredible amount of usable space both inside and outside.
This approximately 3,400-square-foot home features 5-inch oak logs, exposed beams, a beautiful stone fireplace, 2 inch oak hardwood flooring, and an open wooden staircase leading to the second floor. The upstairs features sheetrock interior walls while maintaining the character of the exterior log construction.
The home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, along with an additional flexible room that could be used as an office, home gym, playroom, craft room, or whatever best fits your needs.
The spacious 20×36 back deck provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, grilling, or enjoying the peaceful setting.
Property & Outdoor Features
The property offers much more than just the home. A pond provides a beautiful focal point and is also used as the water source for the garden irrigation system.
The large garden includes an installed irrigation system supplied from the pond by generator, making it ideal for anyone who enjoys gardening and growing their own produce.
There is also a dog pen with a doggie door leading into a small indoor dog building, providing a convenient setup for pets.
Garage & Recreation Space
The attached double-car garage includes a recreation room above it, providing additional space for entertaining, hobbies, guests, a game room, or storage.
Large 40×50 Outbuilding
One of the property’s standout features is the approximately 40×50 outbuilding, offering an incredible amount of versatile space.
The building includes:
30×40 shop with a wood stove
Cooling room (used for cooling produce)
Additional enclosed room
Open shed area
The shop provides plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, woodworking, hobbies, projects, or a home-based business. The combination of enclosed rooms, cooling space, shop space, and open storage makes this building exceptionally versatile.
Additional Features
Approximately 3,400 sq. ft. home
5 bedrooms (2 master bedrooms)
4 bathrooms
5-inch oak log construction
Stone fireplace
Exposed beams
2 inch oak hardwood flooring
Updated bathrooms
Flexible bonus room
Attached double-car garage
Recreation room above garage
20×36 back deck
Pond
Large garden with irrigation system
Dog pen and indoor dog building
Large 40×50 outbuilding containing a 30×40 shop with a wood stove, cooling room, additional room and open shed
Unfinished basement storage
Blacktop road
Approximately 2 miles outside Fort Scott
For Sale By Owner
This property offers a rare combination of a distinctive log home, substantial outbuildings, outdoor living space, garden, pond, and usable acreage just outside Fort Scott. It’s a property designed for someone who wants more than a house—a place with room to live, work, create, garden, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity, call to schedule your private showing.
For sale by owner
$578,900
1550 215th St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
5beds
3,400sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1987
4.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful stone fireplaceExposed beamsUnfinished basement storageUpdated bathroomsFlexible bonus roomAttached double-car garageRecreation room above garage
- 17 days
- 393
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Listed by:
Property Owner (620) 223-3076
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall, Other
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4.8 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1211200000021010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Fort Scott
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,040
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,766/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $578,900$170/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $23,120 +6% |
| 2024 | -- | $21,811 +9% |
| 2023 | -- | $20,010 +3% |
| 2022 | -- | $19,427 +5.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $18,458 +4.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $17,718 +2.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $17,239 |
| 2018 | -- | $17,239 +0.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $17,193 |
| 2016 | -- | $17,193 +4.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $16,394 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $16,232 |
| 2013 | -- | $16,232 +4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,510 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $15,674 |
| 2009 | -- | $15,674 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,675 |
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