Faulk Ranch

Elgin, Oregon

Price  $645,000.00

Location: 

The Faulk Ranch located in Union County resides 12 miles north of Elgin, OR and 30 miles north of La Grande, Oregon.  Located just a few miles from the Grande Ronde River the Faulk Ranch sits in the heart of the Blue Mountains providing astounding views.  The Faulk Ranch is a working hay/grain farm with 146 +/- acres currently dedicated to farming. 

Identification of Subject Property:

Union County
S36 T3N R39E TL 400 – 156.13 Acres
See tax map in the back of this package.      
 
Distances to other Cities:
La Grande, OR- 30 miles
Pendleton, OR- 72 miles
Portland, OR- 283 miles
Boise, ID- 201 miles
Seattle, WA- 358 miles

Acreage: 

The property consists of 156.13 deeded acres.  The character of the farm is very appealing with rich soils providing high quality crops.  Of the 146 tillable acres, currently 40 acres are planted to alfalfa/grass, 39 acres triticale and 67 acres of pasture grass.  Historically the ranch produces 3.5 ton of hay per acre. 

Livestock: 

The current owners operate 50 cow/calf pairs and sustain a complete operation with the hay produced from the farm.

Water: 

All of the agricultural production is produced from the annual rains which averages 19-24 inches per year.  In addition, the Grande Ronde, Minam and Wallowa Rivers are just a short distance way providing excellent recreational opportunities. A domestic well services the house and all outbuildings. as well as livestock and garden water. 

Recreation and Wildlife:

Located in the Wenaha unit, recreational opportunities in the area are abundant. At the entrance of the ranch there is a private pond which could be stocked with Trout. Other recreational opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Improvements: 

The main ranch house provides a single story, 1794 sq. ft. home with views of the surrounding mountains and pond out the front picture window.  The workmanship throughout is high quality with hardwood floors, rock entry way and vaulted ceilings and stone/rock accents.   The floor plan includes three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, open kitchen and mud room.  The heat sources include a geothermal system, a heat sink and fireplace. Cooling system is a forced air heat pump.  Also includes two hot water heaters. 

Horse Barn – (55’ x 65’) Complete with feed area and feed panels.  Enclosed stall area out of the weather. 
 
Shop - Four (4) bay shop with electricity, water and wood stove.  All water outlets include frost free systems.  Includes enclosed work area with concrete floors and storage loft.  
 
Other Amenities –

• RV parking with hook-ups
• Front yard fenced
• Garden area with green house
• Satellite internet
• Built-in hutch/china cabinet
• Electric garage doors
• Wood Shed (12’x18’)

Climate: 

In the Union County area, the summers are warm and winters are cold.  In the winter months, the average temperatures are 36-39 degrees and in the summer months, the average temperatures are 68-72 degrees.  The average annual precipitation is 19-24 inches.  The average annual number of frost-free days ranges from 100-150 per year. 

Access: 

The property’s driveway abuts Palmer Junction Road (paved), northeast of Elgin, OR, providing year-round access.

Fencing:  

The perimeter of the ranch is fenced.  There is interior cross-fencing.

Soils: 

The dominate soil in Lookingglass silt loam, 2 to 12 percent slopes.  This deep, moderately well drained soil is on uplands.  Permeability of this Lookingglass soil is moderate to a depth of 21 inches and very slow below this depth.  Available water capacity is about 10 to 12 inches.  Water supplying capacity is 14 to 18 inches.  Effecting rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches.  Most areas of this unit are used for crops, mainly wheat and hay.      

History of Union County: 

The earliest inhabitants of Union County were members of the Cayuse Indian Tribe.  They hunted bison and deer and fished for salmon and steelhead.  The area was well- known to early nineteenth-century fur trappers.  The first permanent settlers arrived in the Grande Ronde Valley in 1861, and the following year a number of families established homes. Two years later, Union County was organized.  Located on the Old Oregon Trail, this beautiful valley attracted the attention of many home seekers on their way to western Oregon. 

Agriculture in the Grande Ronde Valley began with livestock production. A little later, small grain, potatoes, vegetables and fruit became import crops.

The Union County area produces a variety of crops including wheat, barley, alfalfa, grass hay and pasture crops.  Beef cattle production is the most important livestock enterprise.  Most cattle operations are cow-calf. Feeder steers usually are shipped to feedlots elsewhere.  Sheep production has recently shown a modest increase.

Zoning:  

The parcel is zoned for Exclusive Farm Use (EFU).  For more information about the zoning designation, contact the Union County Planning Department at the county courthouse in La Grande, Oregon. 

Mineral Rights: 

The owner does not warrant that there are any mineral rights available.  However, any mineral or geothermal rights owned by the seller are included as part of the property being offered for sale.  

2010 Property Taxes: 

$1,872.92

Related Resources:

Union County:  http://www.union-county.org/
City of Elgin:  http://elginoregonchamber.com/
ODFW:  http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

Offered by:
The Whitney Land Company

Todd Longgood, Broker
Email Todd