Blogs by Author - Brian & Jonelle

Oct 19, 2018 • 1 min read

SOLD: Willafa Woods Rd, Cartwright, OK – 0.52 Acre of Land

✅ SOLD · OCTOBER 19, 2018We just closed on Willafa Woods Rd in Cartwright, Oklahoma, a 0.52-acre lot. It closed on October 19, 2018. We were proud to represent the seller.Aerial view showing the approximate location of the lot. Imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics.$7,000Sold price0.52 acLot sizeSellerWe representedHere is what the MLS and public record show for this property:Photos: Realto

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