Tucked away on 3 wooded acres, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers over 2,600 sq ft of comfortable living space, combining privacy, functionality, and stylish updates.
The main floor is filled with natural light and features a spacious primary suite with walk-in closets, convenient main-floor laundry, a separate dining room, and a flexible front living room/office. The updated kitchen showcases solid amish cherry cabinetry, Cambria quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and opens seamlessly to the breakfast area and family room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Step outside to the low-maintenance deck (new in 2021) overlooking the backyard, creating the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining.
The walkout lower level offers exceptional storage space and includes a bathroom rough-in, providing excellent potential for future finishing. Outside, enjoy the spacious yard, endless wildlife and extensively updated rock landscaping designed for both beauty and low maintenance. The oversized 3-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, and hobbies.
Recent major improvements include a new roof (2025), new dishwasher (2025), new window wraps (2026), new gutters (2026), fascia (2026), and garage doors with updated hardware (2026). This move-in ready home offers space, updates, and flexibility both inside and out. Close to major highways and all that Defiance, Augusta, Chesterfield and Saint Charles has to offer!
Sellers are offering up to $2,500 credit towards closing costs.
Pending
Listed by: Avenue Real Estate Group
Price cut: $7.5K (6/15)
$542,400
79 Wilderness Ln, Defiance, MO 63341
4beds
3,372sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
3 Acres Lot
$540,600 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceEndless wildlifeSpacious yardCambria quartz countertopsUpdated kitchenStainless steel appliancesSeparate dining room
- 33 days |
- 1,477 |
- 84 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachel Hirth 314-313-3303,
Avenue Real Estate Group,
Greg Abel 314-287-3626,
Avenue Real Estate Group
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26032889
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate Dining
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Panel Door(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,372
- Total interior livable area: 3,372 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,632
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 300795304000079.0000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wilderness #3
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $400 annually
- HOA name: Wilderness
Location
- Region: Defiance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $397,032
- Annual tax amount: $4,517
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$540,600
$514,000 - $568,000
$3,224/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $542,400$161/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $542,400-1.4%$161/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+23.7%$163/sqft |
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| 9/30/2021 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/16/2021 | Pending sale | $444,444$132/sqft |
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| 7/25/2021 | Price change | $444,444-1.2%$132/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $450,000$133/sqft |
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| 7/4/2021 | Pending sale | $450,000$133/sqft |
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| 6/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $450,000+55.7%$133/sqft |
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| 7/12/2016 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/26/2016 | Pending sale | $289,000$86/sqft |
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| 4/2/2016 | Price change | $289,000-11.1%$86/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $325,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,517 +0.6% | $75,437 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $4,492 +4.8% | $72,827 |
| 2023 | $4,286 +21% | $72,827 +30.1% |
| 2022 | $3,544 | $55,985 -0.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $56,103 +9.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $51,384 |
| 2019 | $3,275 | $51,384 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $3,275 +0.6% | $49,568 |
| 2017 | $3,257 +0.4% | $49,568 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $3,243 +0% | $47,592 |
| 2015 | $3,242 +5.2% | $47,592 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $3,082 | $43,777 |
| 2013 | -- | $43,777 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $45,670 -4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $47,760 |
| 2010 | -- | $47,760 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,760 -10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,110 -78.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $242,730 |
| 2006 | -- | $242,730 |
| 2005 | -- | $242,730 +9.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $222,270 -0.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $222,420 |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 63341
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Daniel Boone Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 6.3 mi
- 8/10Francis Howell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.7 mi
- 10/10Francis Howell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Daniel Boone Elem.
- Middle: Francis Howell Middle
- High: Francis Howell High
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- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Defiance
- 63341
- 79 Wilderness Ln
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