NE Oregon 1,071 Ranch

NE Oregon 1,071 Ranch
40881 Pocahontas Road, Baker City 97814

• Agency reference # KLN-020
• Market Status Active
• Listing Type For Sale
• Price $4,350,000
• State Oregon
• Closest City Baker City
• County Baker
• Acreage 1071 Acres
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathrooms 3
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This is a pretty cattle ranch in a desirable area with stunning views of timbered mountains. This ranch includes a main home, bunk home, shop, barns, and other outbuildings. Live streams attract wildlife including deer and elk.

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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

1,071? acres. TOPOGRAPHY: Nestled in 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, Mill Creek, and several irrigation ditches traverse through the property providing water for irrigation. The irrigation water is conveyed and put on via flood irrigation and ditch. There are 957? water right acres for this ranch, plus another 506? acres of supplemental water rights. There are 2 springs that provide 28? acres of wetland habitat for wildlife as well as providing sub-irrigation. 2 ponds provide water for stock. There are 5 wells on the property, 3 are individual wells that supply water for the homes and the livable shop. The other 2 wells provide water for the cattle. One is an artesian well that provides water to the feedlot and the other is a stock water well at the metal corals.

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 1,607? 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 1,650+ ton of hay yearly, depending on management and mother nature. There is a permitted feedlot that can hold 450+ pairs or 600+ full body animals and has a total of 1,500? ft. of bunking space.

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

Baldock Silt Loam (13A) 0 to 2 percent slopes this unit is used mainly for hay and pasture. It also provides habitat for many kinds of wildlife. Its land capability classification if irrigated is 3w, if non-irrigated it is 4w.

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.

Haines Silt Loam (62A) 0 to 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 non-irrigated is 4w.

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.

Powval Silt Loam (126A) 0 to 3 percent slopes this unit is used mainly for irrigated small grain, potatoes, hay, and pasture. It also is used for homesites, and it provides habitat for many kinds of wildlife. Its land capability classification if irrigated is 2c, if non-irrigated 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 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. Manager?s Home - This home was built in the early 1900?s and renovated in 2000. It is a two story, frame constructed, 2,517? sq. ft. home with vinyl siding and a metal roof. This home has a very open floor plan, it is 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and the first floor has 9? high ceilings. The renovation included a room addition, rebuilt floors, new septic system, a new propane furnace, remodeled bathrooms and kitchen that includes a breakfast bar, dishwasher, garbage disposal, freestanding oven/range, refrigerator, and pantry. A 504? sq. ft. detached garage accompanies this home.

Bunk Home - This home was built in the 1950?s. It is a solid, two-story frame constructed home with vinyl siding and a metal roof. The home is approximately 1,268? sq. ft with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and an oil furnace.

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 in 2005. It has 4,080? sq. ft. and has metal siding and roof, large bay door, and excellent lighting.

Shop 2 - Built in the 1950?s and remodeled in 2000, a cement floor and new sliding doors where installed. It is 2,520? sq. ft.

Shop 3 - 24? x 24? 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.

Historic Barn - 2,736? sq. ft.

Barn 2 - Built in 2006 this barn is 2,700? sq. ft. and has metal and wood construction.

Permitted Feedlot - This feedlot has 1,500 ft. of bunking space, and has four 20? acre sections that has a float valve controlled water tank. Two of the sections have concrete feed bunks.

Ranch Improvements

Improvements include a tennis court, swimming pool, tac shed, covered squeeze chute, metal corrals, 2 garages, carport, 2 storage buildings, 4 covered hospital pens with 2 float valve controlled water tanks servicing all 4 pens, and the property is fully fenced.

ZONING: According to the seller Baker County would allow this property to have three splits. Each split would allow a primary home and secondary home. BTVAD

Ranch Price

$5,200,000 REDUCED TO $4,350,000. 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, OAC.

Taxes

$15,025? in 2009, according to the Baker County Tax Assessor.

Ranch Recreation

Due to the live streams and lush pasture, 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, water skiing, 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 there 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.

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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 an 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.

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 a lot of recreation in the area and a community steeped in history. If you are in the market for a good ranch this would be one to view. Bring your family and animals, this ranch is ready.