Ellsinore, MO · Carter County

Home inspection in Ellsinore, Missouri.

Closer Look Inspectors offers home inspections in Ellsinore, Carter County, Missouri. Ellsinore homes are inspected by a local partner in our Missouri network, and every report is photo-mapped and delivered within 24 hours.

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Why Ellsinore homes need a local read

Ellsinore was laid out in 1888 by Charles Hearin on the Houck Railroad and is thought to be named for Elsinore Castle in Denmark.

History: Town site patented in 1857; Laid out in 1888 when the Houck Railroad arrived; Post office established in 1889.

Housing: Includes the Alcorn Corner House, built around 1904 and one of the town's oldest buildings.

Around town: Main Street with its Pioneer Museum, Missouri Route V, the historic bridges on Main Street and County Road 330, and Royal Oak Charcoal off U.S. 60.

Setting: Elevation about 732 feet.

Radon in Carter County

EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Carter County in Zone 2 (predicted average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L). EPA notes that homes vary within any zone, so the map does not predict a single house.

In pictures

South Missouri homes.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Stair-step crack in a concrete block basement wall (close-up)

Stair-step crack in a concrete block basement wall (wider view)

Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (close-up)

Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (wider view)

Basement window well with leaves in it (close-up)

Basement window well with leaves in it (wider view)

1960s ranch home on a flat lot with farm fields behind it — Home inspection in Ellsinore, MO

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Questions

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How did Ellsinore start?

The town site was patented in 1857, and in 1888 Charles Hearin gave the Houck Railroad a right of way, laid out the town and built a depot. The post office opened in early 1889.

Why do crawlspaces and basements matter in Missouri houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil. Missouri summers are humid, so foundation moisture is a frequent buyer concern. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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