SOLD: Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Fay Ranches

HE R E F OR D B U R NT R I VER R ANC H Hereford, Oregon $6,900,000 | 9,899± Acres

INTRODUCTION Hereford Burnt River Ranch is exactly what a big western grazing ranch should look like: sagebrush and bunch grass-covered hills, rolling down into irrigated meadows with a river running through it. This also makes for prime habitat and sanctuary for wildlife. The 9,899± acres runs from the valley floor to the ridgeline to the south and the Burnt River, along with three other year-round creeks running through the ranch. The ranch will graze over 400 pairs or 1,000 yearlings from mid-April through November. The spread takes multiple drainages, forming wonderful wildlife habitat that supports good elk numbers, deer, bear, and some quail.

Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Hereford, Oregon

LOCATION The Hereford Burnt River Ranch is located in eastern Oregon, in an out-of-the-way valley that considers cattle king and elk and deer right behind. Baker City is 40 miles to the north with Unity’s small town, 12 miles to the west. The Burnt River flows from west to east and then bends north 10 miles east of the ranch through the gold-rich, Burnt River Canyon. Interstate 84 is 24 miles to the north after a beautiful drive through the canyon where you will see Big Horn Sheep and lots of deer. Ontario, Oregon is 60 miles to the east, with Boise, Idaho, 130 miles east on I-84. Baker City (pop. 5,800) is the county seat and is the closest economic hub in the area.

The closest commercial airport, Boise Air Terminal, is served by United, American, Delta, Southwest, and Alaska airlines.

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130 miles to Boise, Idaho 45 miles to Baker City, Oregon 12 miles to Unity, Oregon 60 miles Ontario, Oregon 65 miles to John Day, Oregon

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ACREAGE The 9,899± acres elevate 3,600± feet at the lower end of the property and 5,900± feet on the southern edge of the ranch —the terrain slopes from south to north with multiple timber-filled drainages and ridgelines. Irrigated pasture and hay fields along lush sagebrush hills and large ponderosa pine pockets make up the ranch. The Burnt River runs the length of the property as it flows east towards the Snake River.

There are 712.9± acres of water rights attached to the ranch used for alfalfa along with irrigated pasture.

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One pivot sprinkling 45± acres with wheel lines adding another 40± acres Total of 712± acres of water rights Adjacent to BLM on the north border and west border Irrigated river bottom and grazing land with fantastic wildlife habitat 3,600± to 5,900± ft. elevation Burnt River, along with three other creeks and multiple seasonal creeks The ranch has a plethora of plant species, ideal for wildlife and grazing Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Hereford, Oregon

AGRICULTURE The ranch is fenced into three pastures, and water is abundant for cattle. In the last few years, the operators have grazed over 400 cow/ calf pairs or 1,000 yearlings from midApril through November. Diverse terrain with higher elevations on the ranch and irrigated pasture is ideal for late fall and early winter before additional hay feeding is needed. Water rights are administered through the Burnt River Irrigation District. The ranch has a total of 712± acres of irrigation rights.

Irrigated hayfields produce 1,000 tons of hay which is plenty to carry the herd through the winter.

• The ranch has the capacity for 1,000 yearling grazing from April through November or 400 pair from April through November • Perimeter fenced and cross-fenced • One pivot sprinkling 45± acres with wheel lines adding another 40± acres • Total of 712± acres of water rights • Adjacent to BLM on the north border with a small allotment for 35 animal units

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CLIMATE The area is relatively moderate, with many sunny days in the summer with average temperatures of approximately 88 degrees and cool, comfortable nights. Winter temperatures average 21 degrees, with snow starting to fall in late November, and the area will typically have approximately a foot of snow accumulated on the ground in January. Longer days and warming temperatures spur the spring snowmelt at the beginning of March. The average precipitation for the area is approximately 15 inches per year.

Data provided by: http://www.city-data.com/city/Hereford-Oregon.html

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Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Hereford, Oregon

IMPROVEMENTS Ranch Home • • • • •

Modest home was built in 1935 and redone in 1990.

2,207 sq. ft.

Five bedrooms, two bathrooms Built-in 1935 and remodeled in 1990 Private well and septic with power from the grid

Duck’s Backwater

RECREATION Hunting & Wildlife The property has wonderful grazing, which translates into an ideal wildlife habitat. The 9,899± acres have elk, mule deer, bear, and a number of upland game birds and many species of birds and small game. The property is located in hunting unit #51 Sumpter Zone. The Archery elk and deer season opens on Aug 30th and runs through September. The hunting on the ranch can be extraordinary. Hereford Burnt River Ranch is eligible for four land-owner tags for elk and deer. As of the last few years, the ranch has been leased out for hunting and has had minimum pressure.

• Wildlife consists of elk, deer, bear, and several upland birds.

• Land-owner tags, eligible for four elk and four deer • Timbered drainages with good water

Fishing Unity Reservoir is a favorite for the local fishing but and does not get a lot of pressure. Unity Reservoir, located 8± miles to the west of the property, is a 962± acre lake with rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and crappie fishing. The Burnt River flows year-round from the lake and does have fish in it, but the owners cannot attest to the quality of fishing on the ranch! www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS Water rights consist of 712± acres of irrigation rights and stock water rights, administered by the Burnt River Irrigation District. The water in the Burnt River is controlled from the Unity Reservoir, 7 miles to the west, a fantastic water source that sees good flows throughout the summer.

• Multiple Water Rights decreed and active • Irrigated with one pivot, wheel lines, and flood

MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS All mineral and timber rights appurtenant to the Seller’s property and owned will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

Per the owner, the mineral rights are attached.

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Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Hereford, Oregon

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground and quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by our clients’ conservation ethic and land-use practices. No conservation easements are encumbering the ranch.

QUICK FACTS • 9,899± deeded acres along with a small BLM lease • Capacity for over 400 cow/calf pairs or 1,000 head of yearlings • Burnt River, along with three other creeks and multiple seasonal creeks • Many plant species, timber in the higher elevations • Adjacent to BLM to the north and west • Fantastic elk, deer hunting, eligible for four elk and four deer tags • 8 miles east of Unity Reservoir • 40 miles from Baker City, Oregon • 130 miles to Boise, Idaho • 400 head grazing • The ranch has many options

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Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Hereford, Oregon

SUMMARY A fantastic grazing ranch along with irrigated pastures and alfalfa, the Hereford Burnt River Ranch lies in the lush, burnt River Valley with exceptional grass and excellent water rights. The bonus is the wildlife found on the ranch with elk and mule deer making up much of what folks love about this area, along with the peace and solitude, which is something special.

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PRICE $6,900,000

TAXES $6,887 in 2019

TERMS Cash

CONTACT Please contact Dave Halgerson at (208) 869-8807 | dhalgerson@fayranches.com to schedule a showing.

This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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Hereford Burnt River Ranch | Hereford, Oregon

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Forest Service

River/Creek

Water Body

State Land

Fish and Wildlife

National Park

Other

BLM

Local Government

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Conservation Easements

Stream, Intermittent

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DAVE HALGERSON principal broker Licensed in: ID, OR c. 208-869-8807 dhalgerson@fayranches.com

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