NE Oregon 515 Ranch

NE Oregon 515 Ranch
42874 Old Wingville Road, Baker City 97814

• Agency reference # KLN-020
• Market Status Active
• Listing Type For Sale
• Price $2,725,000
• State Oregon
• Closest City Baker City
• County Baker
• Acreage 515 Acres
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathrooms 3
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Ranch consists of 515+/- acres in a desirable area in Baker City, OR. Executive style home affords stunning views of the mountains and farm ground. Property offers multiple outbuildings, two additional homes, a tennis court, swimming pool, and a stream.

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• Ranch in Oregon
• Land in Oregon
• Acreage in Oregon
• Farm in Oregon
• Recreation in Oregon
• Hunting in Oregon
• For Sale In Oregon

Ranch Location

This ranch is just over 2 hours west of Boise, Idaho, and is established on the west side of Baker Valley, in Baker County, Oregon. The ranch is located on a paved, county road, approximately 10 minutes northwest of historic Baker City, Oregon, the county seat. Baker City provides amenities and services, including a good airport.

Ranch Acreage

515? acres. TOPOGRAPHY: Nestled in the Baker Valley, this ranch has commanding views of the Elkhorn Ridge of the Blue Mountains to the west and the Eagle Caps of the Wallowa Mountains to the northeast. The ranch has several live waterways traversing its lush pasture ground including Mill Creek, Salmon Creek, and Spring Creek. It also has 2 nice springs that sustain a 28? acre wetland wildlife habitat as well as providing sub-irrigation.

Ranch Water

Salmon Creek, Spring Creek, and Mill Creek traverse the property providing water for irrigation. The irrigation water is conveyed by way of ditch and put on via flood irrigation. There are 442? water right acres for this ranch, plus another 367? acres of supplemental water rights. There are 2 springs that provide 28? acres of wetland habitat for wildlife as well as providing sub-irrigation. There are two individual wells one that supplies the executive home and office and the other supplies the 576? sq. ft. livable shop with water.

Ranch Operation

This ranch has and can be run many different ways. The seller reports that operating as a commercial yearling operation this ranch can run about 773? yearlings a season depending on management and mother nature. The season usually runs between mid-May through mid-October, based on the weather. The seller says if used as a grass hay operation, ranch could produce 765+ ton of hay yearly, depending on management and mother nature.

SOIL - According to the USDA there are four different soil units found on the ranch:

Goodrich Gravelly Loam (54B) 0 - 7 percent slopes this unit is used mainly for irrigated hay and pasture or small grain. It is also used for homesite development, and it provides habitat for many kinds of wildlife. Its land capability classification irrigated is 2s, non-irrigated it is 4e.

Goodrich - Benderly Complex (55B) 0 - 7 percent slopes this unit is used mainly for livestock grazing. It also is used for homesite development, and provides habitat for many kinds of wildlife. Its land capability classification if irrigated is 2s/4s, if non-irrigated it is 4e/4s.

Jett Silt Loam (84D) 0 - 3 percent slopes this unit is used mainly for irrigated hay and pasture. It also is used for irrigated small grain, and provides habitat for many kinds of wildlife. Its land capability classification irrigated is 2c, non-irrigated it is 4c.

Wingville Silt Loam (176A) 0 - 2 percent slopes this unit is used mainly for irrigated hay and pasture. It also provides habitat for many kinds of wildlife. Its land capability classification if irrigated or non-irrigated is 3w.

Ranch Homes / Buildings

Executive Owner?s Home - Built in 1998 this is a single story, frame constructed home with cedar wood siding and a metal roof. It is approximately 4,682? sq. ft. with a covered porch and patio. It has central air conditioning, radiant heat with a back-up propane forced air unit, water softener, central vacuum, and alarm system. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has tongue and groove open beam vaulted ceilings and custom tile flooring. The kitchen includes a built in refrigerator, single oven, range, dishwasher, and microwave. There is a breakfast bar and island with hardwood cabinets and granite countertops with tile back-splashes. Throughout the home there is custom hardwood built-in cabinetry, closets, bookcases and skylights. There is also a beautiful stone fireplace in the great room. A tennis court, outdoor swimming pool complete with water slide, 264? sq. ft. carport, and 936? sq. ft. 2 car detached garage sit just off the home.

OUT BUILDINGS:

Headquarters Office - Built in 1998 this office is approximately 2,340? sq. ft. It is frame constructed with wood siding and metal roof. The interior boasts beautiful wood flooring and trim. The office provides a reception area, conference space, multiple office space, a break room, bathrooms, and an executive living suite for guests or business associates.

Main Shop - This newer shop was built 2005. It has 4,080? sq. ft. and has metal siding and roof, large bay door, and excellent lighting.

Shop 2 - 576? sq. ft. livable shop with a metal roof and cutout for an overhead door. It has electricity, plumbing, septic, well, phone lines available, and a driveway. Inside there is a full bathroom, the main shop area, and an extra room.

Other Improvements - tennis court, swimming pool, garage, carport, and the ranch is fully fenced.

Ranch Price

$3,415,000 PRICE REDUCED TO $2,725,000. TERMS: Seller prefers cash for a 1031 exchange but will consider all offers to include trades for commercial business and owner may carry with a substantial down payment, on approved credit.

Taxes

$10,077? in 2009, according to the Baker County Tax Assessor.

Ranch Features

ZONING: According to the seller Baker County would allow this property to have two splits. Each split would allow a primary home and secondary home. Another home could be built on the acreage that has the livable shop as well. BTVAD

Ranch Recreation

Due to the live streams and lush pasture, and 28? acres of wetland, wildlife habitat is abundant on the ranch. Hunting is good for elk, deer, antelope, turkey, ducks, geese, and quail. The current owner enjoys 3 land owner preference hunting permits. There is also plenty of wildlife viewing of non-game animals and birds.

RECREATION IN AREA:

Anthony Lakes Ski Area - a little over 30 minutes from Baker City, Anthony Lakes offer the highest base elevation in Oregon at 7,100 ft. It offers some of the best back country skiing in Oregon due to its untracked, champagne powder.

Brownlee Reservoir - renowned warm water fishing area it is just under 2 hours from Baker City. Fishing in the Brownlee Reservoir include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Perch, Trout, and Bluegill. Along with its great fishing at the reservoir, other recreational activities include boating, hiking, camping, waterskiing, and swimming. There are several fishing charters available in the area also.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest - offers a slew of activities including, hunting fishing, camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, road cycling, scenic driving tours, overlooks, ATVing, skiing, boating, rafting, kayaking, bird and wildlife viewing, a tramway, interpretive sites, historic places, and snowmobiling.

The Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa Mountains - offer excellent big game hunting opportunities to include bear, cougar, big horn sheep, elk, and deer. The Eagle Cap Extreme is and exciting 100 or 200 mile dog sled race held once a year.

Elkhorn Ridge and the Blue Mountains - are known for their historical geological opportunities. Learn how to pan for gold at the Sumpter Dredge Historic Area, take a drive on the Elkhorn scenic byway, ride the Sumpter Valley Railroad, or hike The Blue Mountain Heritage Trail.

Elk Feeding Tours - in North Powder is a unique experience to learn about the life cycle of the elk.

There are also numerous museums and interpretive centers throughout Baker County and in Baker City itself you can find a golf course, carriage services, museums, art center, and grass tennis courts and the rodeo.

Additional comments

The ranch has been owned and operated since 1989. The stewardship, careful management, and pride in ownership are seen throughout the ranch. May be a great family operation. This pretty cattle ranch has stunning views of the timbered mountains and plenty of live water to attract wildlife. There is lots of recreation in the area and a community steeped in history. If your in the market for a good ranch this would be one to view. Bring your family, builder, and animals this ranch is ready.

COMMUNITY HISTORY:

This area is known for its rich history in pioneering and gold mining. Baker City was once considered to be the premier social center along the Oregon Trail and once boasted the largest population of any city in the state of Oregon. Baker City was the support center to many mining towns surrounding it such as Astor, Sumpter and Sparta.

In 1811 the John Jacob Astor overland expedition passed through the Baker Valley crossing the Blue Mountains establishing a passage for the western end of the Oregon Trail from 1841 - 1869 over 250,000 pioneers took the Oregon Trail to the Wild West. In 1861 Gold was first discovered in Baker County in Griffin Gulch. In 1862 Baker County and the town of Auburn was established and rapidly grew to a population of 5,000, it was once a prospect for becoming the Capitol of Oregon. Gold was again discovered in 1863 at Sparta. In 1866 Baker City became the county seat. In 1884 gold was discovered at Cornucopia and the Transcontinental Railroad reached Baker City. In 1889 the Hotel Warshauer was constructed and was the most elegant structure between Portland, Oregon, and Denver, Colorado. In 1913 dredging began in the Sumpter Valley and the Armstrong Gold Nugget weighing 80.4 oz. was discovered. In 1917 the Sumpter Fire occurred and the gold mines shutdown.