--- title: "Lakefront Homes for Sale in Southwest Missouri" date: 2026-05-26 author: "Zac Albers" --- # Lakefront Homes for Sale in Southwest Missouri # Lakefront Homes for Sale in Southwest Missouri From Table Rock Lake to the lakes and rivers around Springfield, waterfront living is one of the Ozarks’ biggest draws. Browse current lakefront and waterfront homes across Southwest Missouri — updated daily from the MLS. Table Rock Lake & SW Missouri Lakefront & waterfront Updated daily from the MLS ## Why buy a lakefront home in the Ozarks? Southwest Missouri is lake country. Table Rock Lake alone has hundreds of miles of shoreline, and between it, Bull Shoals, Stockton, and the rivers and smaller lakes near Springfield, waterfront property here ranges from weekend getaways to full-time dream homes. A lakefront home means swimming, boating, and fishing off your own dock — plus some of the strongest vacation-rental and resale demand in the region. Lake property is its own market. Inventory, pricing, and what counts as “waterfront” vary a lot from cove to cove, so it pays to work with someone who knows the area. The listings below pull current waterfront homes from across the region so you can see what’s available in one place. ## Types of waterfront you’ll find **Lakefront with private dock.** The premium tier — your own shoreline and boat dock. On Table Rock, dock permits and slip rights are a big part of the value, so confirm what conveys. **Lake view / lake access.** A water view or deeded community access to the lake, often at a lower price point than true lakefront. Great if you want the lake lifestyle without front-line cost. **River and creek frontage.** The Ozarks’ rivers offer their own kind of waterfront — quieter, often more private, and popular for floating and fishing. **Condos and resort communities.** Around Branson and Table Rock especially, lakefront condos offer low-maintenance access to the water — see our condos page for those. ## What to check before you buy on the water **Dock permits and slips.** On Table Rock (a Corps of Engineers lake), docks are permitted, not owned outright. Confirm the dock permit transfers and is in good standing. **Shoreline and flood considerations.** Ask about the shoreline type, water levels through the seasons, and whether any of the property sits in a flood zone. **Access and roads.** Some lake properties are down steep or private roads. Check year-round access and who maintains the road. **Septic and utilities.** Many lake homes are on septic and well. Have both inspected, and confirm utility service to the property. **Rental rules.** If you’re counting on short-term rental income, verify local and HOA rules before you buy. ## Where the waterfront homes are The biggest concentration of lakefront inventory is around Table Rock Lake in Stone and Taney counties — think Kimberling City, Branson West, Reeds Spring, Hollister, and Branson. Closer to Springfield, you’ll find waterfront on smaller lakes and the rivers across Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties. The listings below span all of it. ## Lakefront & waterfront homes for sale right now Current waterfront homes across Table Rock Lake and Southwest Missouri — Stone, Taney, Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties, sorted by newest first. [![1234 Peace In Valley Road](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/dd67/76dd2424dfdf3afaf6fb2dc6c8237a66/c131) $110,000 1234 Peace In Valley Road Blue Eye, Missouri 65611 1 bd · 1 ba · 697 sqft · 0.14 ac](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60329060)[![139 Palasade Court](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/5a30/03a596ccb91639f55e7142a58a91a7af/c131) $284,500 139 Palasade Court Forsyth, Missouri 65653 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft · 1.1 ac](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60320918)[![74 Bridgewater Loop #7](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/710c/c017057702c30339c1ac907b943bcb64/c131) $409,900 74 Bridgewater Loop Kimberling City, Missouri 65686 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,458 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60314513)[![4897 N Farm Road 141](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/b1e1/1e1b03792a44988cdff9fc1f1bcd256e/c131) $749,900 4897 Farm Road 141 Springfield, Missouri 65803 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,346 sqft · 14.46 ac](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60320224)[![11 Scenic Court Apt 2](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/8390/09389f48a5f2223fab5863ea2881e9c7/c131) $134,900 11 Scenic Court Branson, Missouri 65616 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60320833)[![82 Watermill Road](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/88ee/ee88a4ae97512d775de76c30d5afc190/c131) $285,000 82 Watermill Road Buffalo, Missouri 65622 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,824 sqft · 9.04 ac](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60320816)[![700 Emerald Point Drive 303](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/d098/890d8a9c33b2077e77ffbb645037c005/c131) $419,900 700 Emerald Point Drive Hollister, Missouri 65672 2 bd · 2 ba · 990 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60332148)[![72 Beech Drive 32](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/a3df/fd3ab77d5d3703f1f38c842a1a65ca3c/c131) $750,000 72 Beech Drive Reeds Spring, Missouri 65737 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,274 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60331479)[![31 Golfshores Drive 20](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/aeb1/1bea61116fc34baed00d1dd13f342e9f/c131) $144,000 31 Golfshores Drive Branson, Missouri 65616 1 bd · 1 ba · 663 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60327081)[![325 Majestic Drive 4-127](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/f15f/f51fe74a87eafc1245ec60b1ad6741ac/c131) $289,900 325 Majestic Drive Branson, Missouri 65616 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,042 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60326005)[![250 Lakewood Drive 6209](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/dc22/22cdd7bae87d2440ac0a2b90244fe4e7/c131) $420,000 250 Lakewood Drive Hollister, Missouri 65672 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,583 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60319287)[![24 Beech Drive 37](https://s3.amazonaws.com/mlsphotos.idxbroker.com/photos/b6a0/0a6b58a0a2e7d2ca699835ac8ce3d1c2/c131) $750,000 24 Beech Drive Reeds Spring, Missouri 65737 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,274 sqft](https://springfieldmohomesforsale.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/c131/60327434) View More (238 remaining) ## Thinking about lake life? 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