Ava Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Ava, Missouri—a charming city nestled in the heart of Douglas County. Known for its friendly atmosphere and picturesque landscapes, Ava is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences. With a rich history and a vibrant community, residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature’s beauty, making it an ideal place to call home.

Ava is not just about stunning scenery; it’s also a place where families can thrive. The city boasts excellent schools, local parks, and a variety of community events that foster connection and camaraderie among residents. Whether you’re exploring the lush Ozark hills or enjoying a day at the local farmers market, there’s always something to see and do in Ava.

For those seeking their dream home without breaking the bank, Ava offers a fantastic selection of properties priced under $500,000. From cozy single-family homes to charming cottages, there’s a diverse range of options to fit any lifestyle. Many of these homes feature spacious yards, modern amenities, and the warmth of community living.

Imagine sipping your morning coffee on a sunlit porch while enjoying the serene views of the Ozarks or hosting family gatherings in your backyard oasis. With affordable housing options and a welcoming community, Ava is the perfect place to start your next chapter. Explore the possibilities today and discover why so many are choosing to make Ava their home!

Newest Ava Homes under $500,000

$425,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 60337648 MLS

Immaculate hobby farm 7 miles south of Ava on 5 Hwy. You turn off of the highway, meander through the trees, round a corner and it opens up to a large, beautiful, manicured yard with a magnolia tree, a bald cypress and many more varieties. The home is a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath country style home with welcoming front porch, dormers, and a 2 car attached garage. Step inside the living room and you will notice the open floor plan. and a cozy gas fireplace. Nice cabinet space and granite counter space as well as appliances staying with the home make this kitchen ready the moment you move in! Split bedroom floorplan and laundry off of the kitchen make a convenient layout. The roof is 9 years old and Owen Corning Duration shingles were used. The HVAC and water heater are 2 years old. There is a 44'x30' shop with cement floors, 220 electric, fully insulated, heated and plumbed with large shop area, large storage room, 1/2 bath, and 2 additional rooms. This shop could easily be turned into an apartment. There is also a storage building. You will not find a neater, cleaner property than this one. It is well maintained and you can definitely see and feel the pride of ownership. The property can be purchased with 6 acres (m/l, subject to exact survey), or as much as 17 acres. The acreage is level and mostly pasture but with some timber, and a wet weather creek. Private well, Private septic and no restrictions. An hours drive will get you to many good fishing holes, lakes, Branson, Springfield, Mountain Home, Arkansas and so much more. This is an all around great property and move in ready!

5910 S State Highway 5, Ava

$176,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 60337643 MLS

Check out this well built new construction home in Ava Mo! This beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home checks a lot of boxes,- Affordability, Reliability, and Location! Being just a short drive to local amenities, walking distance from the Ava schools, and on a developing nice neighborhood, makes for a great area to either own your first home or planning on it to be your last. This home offers peace of mind, being brand new and built on a concrete slab, wrapped in vinyl siding, and topped with a new metal roof. When you enter the home you are welcomed with the all new kitchen including custom cabinets, maple wood butcher block countertops and all new stainless steel kitchen appliances & washer and dryer! Including a well thought out layout, such as a spacious living room and great dining room area! Throughout the home is well installed waterproof vinyl plank flooring except both bathrooms and laundry room has ceramic tile flooring making for stunning finish! One bathroom includes a tub insert and the other a walk in shower to accommodate most needs! A builders warranty is to be provided for added peace of mind, seller would construct a nice garage as well for additional agreed upon cost if desired! Schedule your next viewing today and see if this is the one for you!

809 Ward Street, Ava

$429,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 60337424 MLS

This beautiful all brick home with stone accents sets on the outskirts of Ava allowing for wonderful long range views . The property provides endless opportunities with over a acre of land. The backyard leads into a large 1 acre area that could be turned into the garden of your dreams with plenty of room to start up those fruit trees for your new orchard. The home features a large great room with a brick fireplace and beamed cathedral ceiling .The home has many new updates The bathrooms have both been tiled and walk in showers added to both, The entire home has new luxury vinyl plank flooring and the kitchen has been tastefully updated and new high end appliances installed. HVAC has been completely replaced new in 2026. Both the front porch and rear patio redone with new concrete 2026 and a new 32 x 24 Shop / Garage with concrete floors automatic doors and insulated , wired, and plywood walls. The home has a nice dry 30 x 20 basement perfect for storage and shelter from those severe storms . The 2 car garage has recently had new doors installed and a new roof was recently installed on the home. This home has a back patio just off the great room perfect for grilling and entertaining and a wonderful covered front porch allowing you to enjoy that morning cup of coffee as you watch the sun rise and enjoy your beautiful view. This quality built all brick home gives you that country feel with its long range views of the surrounding area but still providing everything that being in the town of Ava provides.

607 Kottmeier Street, Ava

$145,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 60337094 MLS

Check out this newly redone 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home on over an acre of land out in Douglas county! This property is right on 14 Highway within close proximately to parks, creeks, and national forest! The house is a manufactured home that has been updated nicely with a very large master bedroom and newly remodeled bathroom! All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer come with the sale, as well as several outbuildings, including 2 carports, storage shed, and a new chicken coop! Nice covered front porch and newly chatted driveway. Only 23 minutes to Ava, 25 minutes to Mtn Grove, and 15 minutes to Bryant Creek State Park! If you are needing a place away from the city. Come take a look today!

34288 E State Highway 14, Ava

$224,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 60336795 MLS

40 acres off grid in Douglas County, MO featuring an unfinished cabin with new wrap around deck, chicken coop, outbuildings, and a shed. The cabin is fully set up with solar panel system. Perfect for hunting or escaping the hustle and bustle. Less than 1 mile off of blacktop, yet very secluded. Close to Bryant Creek. New well. No restrictions!

11355 County Road East 76-126, Ava

$380,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 60336652 MLS

Beautiful 70 acres in Douglas County, MO with a 2 bedroom and 2 bath home. Roughly 15 acres is pasture land and the rest is wooded with marketable timber. There is a stream in the draw north of the clearing. The home was running off of solar until the power was ran from the road, that hardware and system is still there and available to be hooked back up. There are animal pens in place ready for you to bring farm animals home. Less than a mile to Bryant Creek at Vera Cruz Access.

573 County Road Ab-230, Ava

$430,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 60336435 MLS

Enjoy peaceful country living just minutes from Ava! Built in 2008, this 1,568-square-foot home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The 26 all-pasture acres are cross-fenced, mowable and feature a large pond and a barn w stall/shop built in 2011. With room to enjoy the outdoors and a convenient location near town, this property offers a wonderful rural setting.

12115 S Co Road Unit 5-405, Ava

$145,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 60336433 MLS

This Home was previously a business & could be again-Could also be a B & B?Located close to Restaurants, Shopping & School-also close to the Missouri Foxtrotter's Association, Glade Top Trail, Rock Bridge Trout Farm, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Bull Shoals Lake. The Home has had many updates as well as the addition of a Bedroom & Utility/Mud Room. The Original Hardwood floors run throughout the Home. The property also has an upstairs that could be updated to include 3 bedrooms & additional bathroom(toilet/sink already in place). Check this one out-Great Possibilities!

902 N Jefferson Street, Ava

$425,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 60336160 MLS

This property will appeal to all kinds of buyers as it provides so many different opportunities for so many different wants and needs. Lets start with the home its a two bed two bath home with brick fireplace partial finished basement and a rock lined walk in Tornado shelter / Root seller. The home has a large sun room and the kitchen has been updated tastefully. There is Bamboo flooring and tile with the bedrooms carpeted. The HVAC was completely updated 3 years ago. There is 24KW Generac generator to fully run the home in case of a power outage. The home has a covered front porch perfect for hanging those fall mums and watching the sunrise with a hot cup of coffee. The back of the home has over 700 square feet of composite deck space with pergola perfect for entertaining or winding down as the sun sets from your deck view. This property has a Shop / Garage with living quarters consisting of a bedroom and full bath it is fully insulated and heated and cooled. The garage has pull through doors with concrete parking on both ends. there is also a fully enclosed lean to off of the 50 x 30 building adding another 340 square feet of shop space. All of this setting on 34 acres with paved road frontage and home only a tenth of a mile down a county road adding even more privacy and seclusion. The acreage has around 9 acres open that has been hayed for years and the rest timbered providing excellent hunting or just enjoying the deer in your back yard. This property is only minutes away from most everything you might need in Ava and very close to Rock Bridge Trout Resort and Restaurant and Bryant Creek State Park. Truly this is a special property and the owners care and maintenance is apparent in all aspects of this property.

1631 County Road N -321, Ava

$120,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 60334978 MLS

RENOVATED, CONVENIENT & FULL OF POSSIBILITIES! OWNER FINANCING OPTION AVAILABLE!! Take a look at this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located at 202 E Grand St in Ava!You can literally see the police building, fire department, and school from the front porch. Most basic necessities are within walking distance and less than a 10 minute bike ride to almost every business in town. Built in 1960 and offering approximately 1050 sq. ft., this home has undergone an almost complete renovation, giving you the opportunity to enjoy many important updates without taking on a major remodeling project. The Lot has plenty of room to add a garage &/or nice size shed/shop.Updates include a new electrical box, much of the electrical wiring, plumbing repairs, new flooring throughout most of the home, new sheetrock, fresh paint, flooring, updated fixtures and lighting, a new roof, new front door and porch posts, and almost all new windows. A mini-split system provides both heating and air conditioning for added comfort and efficiency. A French drain has also been added to the backyard.Outside, you'll appreciate the large backyard, offering plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, pets, recreation, or simply enjoying your own outdoor space.And the possibilities don't stop there! This property could make a wonderful first home, downsizing opportunity, long-term rental investment, or short-term rental/Airbnb opportunity, subject to applicable city regulations and requirements. Its convenient Ava location puts you close to shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities. So many updates, so many possibilities! Come take a look at this charming, renovated Ava home and see what it could offer you!

202 E Grand Avenue, Ava

$59,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 60334681 MLS

Situated at 14820 State Hwy FF in Ava, Missouri, this single-family residential residence features approximately 1,120 square feet of interior living space, containing 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and an 1-car garage. Enjoy the serene life in rural setting. Schedule your showing today!

14820 State Highway Ff, Ava

$319,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 60334453 MLS

Location! Location! Location!This master crafted 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers 2367 square feet of beautifully designed single level living in one of Ava's most desirable subdivisions. New roof in 2026. Whether you are looking for a place to raise your family or looking for a one level home this is the house for you! Sitting on a corner double lot, this property provides an exceptional outdoor space, complete with a chain-link fenced yard perfect for your own outdoor space great for kids, pets, and peace of mind. A dedicated storage building adds even more functionality for tools, lawn equipment, or hobby needs. Step inside to discover extensive, breathtaking, custom woodwork that brings warmth, charm, and timeless cottage feel. The highlight of the home is an extraordinary, oversized den, showcasing authentic craftsman styles, natural cedar paneling on both the walls and ceiling, complemented by rugged exposed wooden beams. The kitchen serves the heart of the home. The perfect layout for entertaining your family and friends. Featuring a custom island with an integrated vegetable sink and extensive prep space. 2-gas fireplaces located in the formal living room and den area with a wall mounted switch and thermostat for a backup heat source. Storage and utility are unmatched in this thoughtful floor plan. Custom integrated storage solutions are found throughout the home, ensuring every space is both beautiful and functional. The two-car garage offers generous parking plus a dedicated workshop area complete with built-in cabinets and extensive storage racks. From the garage, a large combination laundry and mudroom provides its own exterior door and dual interior access points to both the kitchen and garage, creating an ideal buffer zone for everyday living. This property is turnkey and move-in ready, offering, craftsmanship, convenience, outdoor space, and comfortable in an unbeatable location.

1208 Cooper Avenue, Ava

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