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#20002899 1067 MADISON 503 FREDERICKTOWN

CUSTOM BUILT 4-BR, 3-BA COUNTRY HOME ON 7 ACRES: Located in the Fredericktown School District, this property has 7 AC of pasture, creek & offers lots of upgrades. The ground $ source geothermal H/A keeps 359,000 the utilities at bay, even heating and cooling over 3,400 sq. ft. of finished living space. The open floor plan w/vaulted ceiling and electric fireplace is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has a breakfast nook, snack bar, pantry, stainless appliances and a formal DR. The Master Suite features his & her’s walk-in closets, double vanities, large soaking tub and a full tile shower. A full u/f walk-out basement has plumbing roughed in for a 4th BA and there’s a wood stove and a vent-less gas heater for a backup heat source. Central vacuum makes cleaning a simple task and it’s located in the 3-car attached garage w/a huge bonus room over it. Outside you’ll find another garage/workshop with a lean-to, a covered patio w/ gas fire pit and an above ground pool for entertaining this summer.

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#19074438 8650 ROCK CREEK FREDERICKTOWN

BRICK & VINYL 4-BR,2-BA COUNTRY HOME IN FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: This country charmer has room for a growing family with over 2650 sq. ft. of finished living space. The kitchen was completely renovated in $ 2018 with new cabinets, stainless 274,500 appliances, granite counter tops, center island and a coffee bar/ cabinet with wine rack. This home offers vaulted ceilings, some hardwood & ceramic flooring and the new washer & dryer stay. The master BR/BA has a walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and French doors leading to the deck. There’s a Family Room & Recreational Room that can open up many possibilities. Outside features a large 42’x22’ deck, patio, apple trees, 3’x6’ fire pit, fenced garden with raised beds and a watering system with a 4’x6’ greenhouse nearby. If the 2-car attached garage doesn’t give you enough room for all your toys, there’s a 30’x40’ metal sided barn with garage door & opener drained concrete floor with many built-ins and storage ares as well. All this sits on 4.65 acres.

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$350,000

20013340

Sprawling brick ranch style home with gorgeous wooded setting in gated Winchester Hills Subdivision. 43x16 Patio for quiet and relaxing evenings outside. 3 Acre lot. Formal living and dining rooms, family room, breakfast bar and breakfast nook, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

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32 East Liberty Street - Beautiful Downtown Farmington - 573-756-5711

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House sHowings and the Coronavirus

If a family member is not feeling well, do not have showings.

Leave cabinet doors, closet doors and any other spaces a buyer may want to see open.

Provide hand disinfectant upon entry to your home for visitors to use,

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Wear booties or shoe covers during showings.

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If you are not feeling weel, do not attend showings or open houses.

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19079636 Bonne Terre / $159,900

Charming 1.5 story brick home, approximately 2,000 square feet of living space which includes 3 bedroom, 2 baths. Entering the home the large great room with wood floors will welcome you! The kitchen is adorable and has stainless appliances, lots of cabinets & counter tops and a breakfast nook to enjoy your morning coffee or grab a quick meal . A separate dining room is ideal for entertaining your family or friends.

20017942 Desloge / $134,900

19079446 Bonne Terre / $275,000

Charm & character awaits you in this exquisite, 2 story Historic Victorian home with attached garage. A large living room with gas fireplace, built in book shelves & lovely wood floor will make you feel right at home.

The room off the living room was once called a sleeping porch and is currently used as a studio. The large kitchen has a sub-zero refrigerator, gas South Bend range, lots of cabinets /counter tops & walk in pantry.

20008593 Farmington / $389,000

Beautiful 2,843 sq ft, 1.5 story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sitting on 7.6 +/- private acres. This lovely home features a 2 car attached garage & 28 x 24 shop with lean to. Entering the home your eyes will be drawn to the beautiful woodburning fireplace, providing a feel of warmth throughout the living room with an adjoining dining area making it the perfect place to spend time with friends & family.

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Great location in a very nice neighborhood, close to parks, schools and shopping. This very well taken care of home is move in ready. Large living area with adjoining kitchen and dining room. Updates include new dishwasher and new carpet in all bedrooms. The attached garage offers parking for two smaller cars. Inside and out it is hard to find a home, in this price range that has been this well taken care of.

Bonne Terre / $99,900

Looking for the perfect country getaway located close to town?

Hunting cabin, weekend retreat or permanent residence...make it your own! This amazing property includes +/- 39 acres, +/- 1000 ft road frontage, wildlife, timber, and atv accessibility. Wooded sections including small pond and rock glades. Out building, mobile home and storage shed make a weekend retreat a breeze.

18038582 Farmington / $675,000

Great investment opportunity in high traffic area! The main level of the building faces Maple Street and the lower level is accessible via a drive around the building from Maple Street. The building is irregularly shaped and has 5520 square feet on each level, which gives an overall area of 11,040 square feet.The building is currently divided into four units.

From all of us at Vicky Crocker Realty, we are still here to serve you! Thankfully we are part of an industry with multiple online and electronic services. Reach out to us today and let us determine a custom approach to serve you, while still being committed to the health and safety of our amazing community! www.facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty

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How to prevent crabgrass

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ew things can give a home exterior that sought after wow factor as well as a nicely maintained lawn. A lush green landscape is a great way to show pride in home ownership and improve curb appeal.

As many homeowners know, lawns are under constant attack. The elements are rarely easy on lawns, and watchful eyes must always be kept open for other problems that can plague a lawn, including crabgrass.

Crabgrass can be a formidable adversary in the summer months. According to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, crabgrass begins as seeds.

These seeds germinate in spring or early summer. While crabgrass dies after the first hard frost in fall, crabgrass seeds remain dormant in winter, and the seeds then grow again in the following spring when ground temperature warms up.

Without action to prevent crabgrass seeds from germinating, homeowners will likely end up with patches of crabgrass throughout their lawns every summer.

The home improvement retailer Lowes® notes that a healthy lawn is the best defense against crabgrass. The healthier a lawn is, the harder it is for unwanted grasses like crabgrass to thrive. The following are a handful of strategies that can promote a healthy lawn and make it more difficult for unsightly crabgrass to establish itself in the months ahead.

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he ubiquitous nature of weeds can make them seem like they can grow anywhere, and that’s because they can. Weeds can grow anywhere there’s room for them to sprout, including gardens, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots. One of the things that helps weeds spread so much is how productive they can be at producing seeds. An actively growing weed plant will produce thousands of seeds and disperse those seeds throughout the season. One of the more recognizable weeds is the dandelion. During its growing season, a dandelion can effectively spread its seeds thanks in large part to the wind, which can blow seeds all over, thereby allowing a single dandelion to spread its seeds far and wide. Penn State Extension notes that successful weed plants share many characteristics, including an ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually. Successful weed plants also are clever in terms of getting around, as their seeds can attach to people and animals and even float on water.

Weeds also put up a fight when they’re confronted by humans. Humans who try to pull weeds may instead break them. The broken weeds can then resprout, ultimately spreading their seeds again. The resiliency of weeds also is evident in their ability to stay dormant for long periods of time. For example, weeds can stay in the soil for years before germinating, proving that these unwelcome guests aren’t just pesky, but also patient.

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don’t cut too low. Maintaining a consistent llength of grass by m mowing at regular iintervals can m make it hard for cr crabgrass to thrive.

Crabgrass requires ample sunlight to germinate, so grass that is not cut too short may keep crabgrass from growing in. Of course, grass should not be allowed to grow knee-length, either. By raising blades to the mowing height appropriate for their type of grass, and mowing at regular intervals so the grass remains at that height through the summer, homeowners can promote healthy lawns and make it harder for crabgrass to germinate.

Never cut too much of the blade off of the grass. When mowing, don’t cut too much of the blade off the grass with each cut, even if the grass seems especially long.

As noted, cutting too low allows sunlight to reach crabgrass seeds. But cutting too much off the blade, even if the grass is still high after a mow, can injure the grass. Injured grass can make lawns more vulnerable to weeds and crabgrass.

Apply a pre-emergence herbicide. Preemergence herbicides kill germinating grass seedlings before they emerge from the soil. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding when and how much herbicide to apply. If crabgrass has already started to grow, it’s likely too late to apply a pre-emergence herbicide.

Crabgrass is an unwelcome invader in many lawns. Spring can be a great time to prevent this unwanted guest from returning this summer.

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19087383

Terre du Lac • $129,900

Farmington • $132,000

3 Bedroom possibly 4, 2 Bath Split Foyer home tucked away on a dead in street surrounded by trees and privacy. Home has new carpet and flooring throughout, new paint and brand new appliances. Offers one car attached garage and finished basement.

Enjoy sitting on the back deck drinking your morning coffee while watching the wildlife in your own back yard. Also has new metal roof and new water heater.

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19025675

Park Hills • $450,000

Remodeled 3 Bedroom bungalow with a cozy covered front porch and partial fenced in back yard! Once you walk through the doors you will be greeted with the beautiful refinished hardwood floors that go throughout the home, beautiful brick fireplace, large open floor plan and Gorgeous wood trim. You will enjoy all the space that this beautiful home has to offer with the formal dining room, spacious kitchen with NEW appliances.

20004833

Park Hills • $39,900

20002851

Farmington • $194,900

Farmington • $138,000

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES with this Excellent location!

Situated close enough that utilities are available. Nice, mostly level 15.9 acres ready for development!

TURN_KEY Business, established over 30 years ago. Great Income potential. Business and tools/equipment, offers 1440 sq ft, 2 bays. Owner is simply retiring, currently used as Automotive Repair, dba, 3J’s Automotive.

Great Location and conveniently located by shopping and restaurants!! You will fall in love the second you walk in the front door of this 5 Bedroom home that has been completely remodeled including new HVAC system.

Gorgeous building spot in Central School Dist with 17.94 +/- acres that is already fenced for pasture and has beautiful views that would be perfect to build your dream home or have your own mini farm.

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20016950

19084647

20012962

Desloge • $5,900

GREAT BUY! Nice level building lot in a quiet area of Desloge! North County Schools. City utilities. This lot is perfect for new home! Close to schools, library and Desloge city park and public pool!

FArmington • $399,000

Serenity & nature abound in this beautiful custombuilt home located just minutes from town. Enjoy the peaceful country setting with this GORGEOUS 2484 +/- sq ft 4 Bed 3 Bath home.

Farmington • $114,900

Nice Mini Farm GREAT for horses that is mostly cleared and fenced!! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home situated on mostly fenced 5+/- acres that is tucked away off Highway 32 but still just minutes from town!

Farmington • $635,000

FANTASTIC Commercial property opportunity in a VERY HIGH TRAFFIC area on Karsch Blvd!

Endless options with this over 9000 SQ.FT building with plenty of parking!

Jim Triplett

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573-760-4246

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Aerate A lawn aerator will create holes in the soil. This can improve drainage and encourage worms and helpful microorganisms

Test and amend soil A great lawn has loamy soil, which has a key ratio of clay, silt and sand. Silt is a granular material of a size between sand and clay that originates from quartz and feldspar. It is the most fertile of the three types of soil components.

Sand does not retain water, but it helps to create spaces in the soil that permit air to circulate. Clay particles are small and bind together tightly, but clay is naturally nutrient-rich. The home improvement site BobVila. com says loamy soil should have equal parts sand and silt and half as much clay.

If the lawn is not yet established, loamy soil can be created and then the grass seeds planted. For established soil, after removing thatch and aerating, top-dressing the lawn can help. This involves adding a thin layer of soil over the lawn. It can improve the soil without killing the existing turf. Ideally, it should be done in early fall or spring, as this gives the grass time to grow through three to four more mowings before severe heat or cold sets in.

Healthy soil is vital to a lush lawn. It takes a little work, but improving soil can create vibrant, healthy, green grass.

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Remove thatch Thatch is a tightly knotted layer of leaves, grass roots, stems, and other debris that accumulates between the grass blades and the soil.

Too much thatch can hinder the movement of water, air and nutrients into the soil.

According to organic fertilizer company Organo-Lawn, thatch often occurs if the production of dead organic material in the lawn exceeds the ability of the microorganisms in the soil to break down that organic matter. A half-inch of thatch is normal. If thatch gets too thick, it will need to be removed. The home improvement resource DIY Network says dethatching can take place in the summer, fall and winter using a thatching rake.

that require oxygen to thrive in the soil. The Briggs & Stratton Company says the best time to aerate a lawn is during the growing season when the grass can heal and fill in any holes, such as spring and fall. Aeration can help develop deeper grass roots for a healthier lawn.

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lush, green lawn can vastly improve a home’s curb appeal.

Thick, healthy grass indicates that homeowners care enough about their properties to invest the time, effort and money to make them beautiful.

According to the landscaping tool company Troy-Bilt, soil fertility is the foundation of healthy lawns. In fact, the quality of the soil is essential whether one is growing acres of grass, potted plants or vegetable garden beds. No matter which type of soil a homeowner is working with, there are various ways to make it better.

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New Listing!

RAY STATLER 573-783-9921

CARLA SMALLEN 573-561-4175

IVAN STATLER 573-783-1316

TARA HALE 573-783-1848

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406 W COLLEGE • FREDERICKTOWN $67,500 • #20020258

5890 W HWY 72 FREDERICKTOWN $240,000 • #20016393

Charming 2 Bd. 1 bath home close to hospital and down town shopping. Ready to move into, All interior freshly repainted, 4 bdrm, 1 bath home sitting on new carpet & Professionally cleaned! Full unfinished basement 53 acres of mixed wooded and grown up pasture, wet weather creek and newer heating & cooling. Refrigorator, stove, Microwave, small frog pond. Full unfinished washer & Dryer stays. This home has lots of charm would make walkout basement. Sunroom and a great home for those first home buyers, or someone to retire mudroom to down size. Don’t wait long this cute Home wont last!

604 W MaIN sT • FREDERICKTOWN $159,000 • #20003927

3 bdrm, 2 full bath, full unfinished basement with walkup. Wood burning fireplace in livingroom with new insert. Barn in back of property. Close to downtown and hospital area. Home has had a complete makeover.

EMILY WINKELMAN LIz WELCH 573-944-4178 573-440-4258

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Recent survey.

Mixed wood and pasture, year round water.

Hwy 72 East frontage.

BREC to property.

No mobile homes or commercial.

711 sOUTHWOOD • FREDERICKTOWN $209,000 • #19086962 4 bdrm, 3 bath home situated on 1.60 acre 508 WEsT MaIN• FREDERICKTOWN $149,000 • #19055187 lot. Property includes detached garage,

3-BA remodeled home sits on a half acre lot large patio, plenty of parking space. Bonus 4-BR, of land. Yard is neatly landscaped with a 24x20 room, loft, bathroom and fireplace is a garage/workshop. A beautiful staircase enhances recent addition. Main floor laundry. the entrance of the home. Built in 1892.

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