M ULE DEER R ANC H Unity, Oregon $750,000 | 655± Acres
Mule Deer Ranch | Unity, Oregon
INTRODUCTION The 640± acres are off the beaten path, which is exactly why this piece is so special. This property features big game habitat at its best and 1,000s of acres of National Forest surrounding the ranch. The Mule Deer Ranch has two year-round creeks, timber, and a private trail that take you into the higher elevation leading to the Malheur National Forest on the southern border. The property is located 5 miles south of Hwy 26, near the small town of Unity, Oregon. The home place consists of 15.5± acres and is located 3 miles west of Unity, for a total of deeded 665± acres. The ranch can be purchased in total or the 640± acres by itself and the 15.5± acres and home as a separate purchase. Wildlife in the area consists of elk, mule deer, and black bear with a variety of small game and predators that thrive in the mountain terrain. The property is fenced and cross-fenced, with a lucrative CREP contract taking in a portion of the creek bottoms. The owner is grazing approximately 50 pairs through the spring and summer.
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Mule Deer Ranch | Unity, Oregon
ACREAGE There are two separate pieces of land: the home place at 15.5± acres and then 640± acres of grazing and hunting land 8 miles southeast of the home. The 15.5± acres have a 1,470 sq. ft. modular home along with outbuildings and corals. The property consists of 10± acres of flood irrigated land that has mainly been used for pasture but could be planted in alfalfa. The elevation of the 640± acres is 4,600 feet at the lower end of the property and 5,500 feet at the upper side. The terrain rises up to the south, towards the national forest, and consists of timber in the drainages with bunch grasses and sagebrush on the open hillsides. The Whitman National Forest entirely surrounds the property with a private road leading into the higher country above. Access to the property is gained by way of Forest Service Road #1680. • • • • • • • • •
640± acres Plus 15.5± acre home place 1,470 sq. ft. modular home and outbuildings 640± acres is surrounded by Whitman National Forest Seasonal access on Forest Service Road #1680 Timber with open meadows 5,500 ft. elevation Two creeks flow through the property Grazing 50 pair through the spring and summer CREP contract along portions of the creek bottoms
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LOCATION Mule Deer Ranch is located in eastern Oregon, just west of Unity off of Highway 26. The 640± acres is 5 miles south of Unity, on Forest Service Road #1680, and lies at the edge of the Whitman National Forest, approximately 3 miles west of Unity, Oregon, off Highway 26, and about 50± miles from Baker City, Oregon. The nearest commercial airport is located approximately 2.5 hours to the east in Boise, Idaho. Daily flights are served by United, Alaska, Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. John Day, Oregon, approximately 45± miles to the west, has a small airfield with a 4,500 ft. asphalt runway.
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Mule Deer Ranch | Unity, Oregon
AGRICULTURE The ranch has traditionally been used as grazing land in the past. The 15.5± acre home place has 10± acres of irrigated pasture that could be planted into alfalfa. The separate 640± acres is perimeter fenced and cross-fenced and can support approximately 50 pair from May through October.
CLIMATE The Mule Deer Ranch, at an elevation of 4,200 ft, has a four-season climate with lots of sunshine throughout the summer and winter conditions can see snow accumulations of 3 feet on the 640± acres and much more in the high country to the south. The main ranch can be reached year-round as the road is well maintained. The home ranch will see accumulations of a foot of snow in the winter. The average precipitation is 15 inches a year.
IMPROVEMENTS The 15.5± acres has a 1,470 sq. ft. modular home along with outbuildings and corals. With a little work, this could be an ideal horse ranch.
RECREATION H unting The property is surrounded by National Forest and consists of a wonderful habitat for mule deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, and many other birds and small game species. The property is located in hunting unit #65 in the Beulah Zone. Access from the property gets you into thousands of acres of public land to the south. The property has the possibility to get two elk and two deer landowner tags.
F ishing Unity Reservoir, located 5± miles to the north of the property, is a 962± acre lake with rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and crappie fishing. Long Creek Reservoir is located in a beautiful setting and is just a mile east of the property. There can be decent trout fishing at certain times of the year on the reservoir or just a good place to cool off on a warm summer day. Whiskey Creek and the South Fork of Camp Creek may have small fish, but neither are known for fishing.
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Mule Deer Ranch | Unity, Oregon
MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS Per the owner, mineral rights are attached. All mineral and timber rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller 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.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP There are no conservation easements encumbering the property. Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as 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 the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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QUICK FACTS • 640± plus 15.5± deeded acres • Whiskey Creek and Camp Creek flow through the 640± acres • Seasonal access to the 640± and year-round road access to the home place • Big timber in the drainages with bunch grasses and sage on the hillsides • Surrounded by Whitman National Forest
• Fantastic deer and elk hunting • 640± acres has the possibility for two elk and two deer landowner tags • CREP Contract on portions of the 640± acres • 15.5± acre home place with 1,470 sq.ft. home and outbuildings • 10± acres of flood irrigated pasture
SUMMARY The Mule Deer Ranch has a good mix of mountain terrain along with a beautiful building site if one wants to rebuild and have a home overlooking the valley. Privacy and close to exclusive access into thousands of acres of National Forest. The property and the area offer excellent hunting with a variety of big game animals.
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Mule Deer Ranch | Unity, Oregon
PRICE $750,000
TERMS Insert terms
TAXES $1,100
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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DAVE HALGERSON Principal Broker Licensed in: ID, OR c. 208-869-8807 dhalgerson@fayranches.com
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