Hard to Find Log Cabin on 3 very usable Acres in the Heart of Defiance! Get ready to unleash your inner explorer at 7 Wilderness Lane. Built in 1978, this charming single-family lob cabin-type home is more than just a residence—it’s your gateway to adventure and peaceful country living. Inside, you’ll find three cozy bedrooms and two full bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for everyday comfort and convenience. The home showcases solid oak flooring, rich hickory kitchen cabinets, and beautiful beamed ceilings that add warmth and character throughout. Step outside and discover what truly sets this property apart. Situated on 3 acres, the land offers a perfect blend of open pasture and mature woods, creating a private, scenic setting. The impressive 30’ x 40’ barn features electricity and 10-foot ceilings, a covered lean-to and a sprawling covered front porch across the front, and it the doors opens to a separately cross-fenced pasture, which is ideal for hobbies, animals, parking for the barn area events. Imagine your next baby shower, bridal shower, or game day hosting at this private outdoor venue you can make into your own! Check out the virtually staged photo ideas for your horses, Man Cave, She Shed, whatever your heart desires. Additional highlights include an extra-deep two-car garage and a mostly level 3 Acre lot that provides flexibility for outdoor living, recreation, or future improvements. The walkout lower level is partially finished, but there is also a rough-in bathroom for your future expansion. This unique property blends established charm with endless potential, inviting you to create the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of in the heart of Defiance, only 3 minutes to Defiance Winery and Wine Trail, easy access to the Katy Trail for hiking and biking, only about 12 minutes to the grocery, hardware store, restaurants and shopping, etc., off Ronald Reagan Drive in Lake Saint Louis, and a quick and convenient 2-minute drive to the DD Market Convenience Store.
Pending
Listed by: RE/MAX EDGE • Sandi L Alexander • Contact: 314-541-5581
$489,000
7 Wilderness Ln, Defiance, MO 63341
3beds
2,156sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$25/mo HOA
What's special
Extra-deep two-car garageSeparately cross-fenced pasturePrivate scenic settingWalkout lower levelSprawling covered front porchCovered lean-toSolid oak flooring
- 42 days |
- 170 |
- 2 |
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Listed by:
Sandi L Alexander 314-541-5581,
RE/MAX EDGE,
Jeff Alexander 636-300-3030,
RE/MAX EDGE
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26024952
Originating MLS: St. Charles County Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: St. Charles County Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,156
- Total interior livable area: 2,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Fenced,Gate,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Dimensions: 273 x 78 x 95 x 42 x 465 x 213 x 223
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Pasture, Secluded, Suitable for Horses
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Horse Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 300795218000007.0000000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horse Barn(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Craftsman,Manse,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wilderness
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Common Ground
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- HOA name: Wilderness Subdivision
Location
- Region: Defiance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $308,976
- Annual tax amount: $3,438
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $489,000$227/sqft |
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| 5/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000$227/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Pending sale | $489,000$227/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+22.3%$227/sqft |
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| 5/25/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/24/2023 | Pending sale | $400,000$186/sqft |
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| 4/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $400,000$186/sqft |
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| 10/25/2013 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,438 +4.6% | $57,416 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $3,286 +4.8% | $53,268 |
| 2023 | $3,135 +7.5% | $53,268 +15.7% |
| 2022 | $2,915 | $46,059 |
| 2021 | -- | $46,059 +10.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $41,563 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $2,636 | $41,511 +4% |
| 2018 | $2,636 +0.6% | $39,899 |
| 2017 | $2,621 +1.6% | $39,899 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $2,579 +0% | $37,854 |
| 2015 | $2,579 -7.3% | $37,854 -4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,782 | $39,505 +0% |
| 2013 | -- | $39,504 -3% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,730 -6.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $43,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $43,500 -10.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $48,760 -74.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $194,060 |
| 2006 | -- | $194,060 |
| 2005 | -- | $194,060 +9.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $177,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $177,900 |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 63341
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Daniel Boone Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.7 mi
- 8/10Francis Howell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 10/10Francis Howell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Daniel Boone Elem.
- Middle: Francis Howell Middle
- High: Francis Howell High
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- Defiance
- 63341
- 7 Wilderness Ln
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