Palmer Valley Ranch

Elgin, Oregon

Price  $795,000.00

Location:  

This 353 acre ranch is located 10 miles north of Elgin, Oregon. Forest Capital is an adjacent owner with thousands of acres of timberland for recreational opportunities. The land is a combination of open meadows and timberland, with a trout stream that runs through the property all year long. Located in the Wenaha Unit, and abundant with wildlife, this ranch qualifies for Landowner Preference (LOP) Tags under the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Home: 

The large, two-story ranch house is 3,000 +/- square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The spacious living room includes a fireplace and hardwood floors, while the kitchen overlooks the patio and in-ground pool. There are fantastic views in every direction of this beautifully situated home.

Outbuildings:

This property includes a 24’x36’ shop building adjacent to the house.

 

Climate:

At Elgin, Oregon, winters are cool and moist, and summers are warm and dry. Temperature and precipitation vary considerably with elevation. From the valley floors into the surrounding mountains, the average annual temperature decreases from about 50 degrees to 45 degrees, and the average annual precipitation increases from 10 inches or less to more than 60 inches. There is generally some snow on the ground from mid-December through the end of January.

Elgin, Oregon:

Elgin is located in the northern part of Union County approximately 20 miles north of LaGrande, OR, the County’s largest town. Elgin and LaGrande are linked by Highway 82. The population of Elgin is roughly 1600. Elgin is situated in Indian Valley and surrounded by timber-covered hills and plateaus. The state highways intersect in the city, Highway 82 and the Weston-Elgin Highway. Highway 82 provides ingress/egress to the west including Umatilla County and Washington.

The economic base of Elgin is concentrated in timber-lumber, along with numerous grain and cattle ranches.

Elgin has typical services found in small communities.  The city provides public water and sewer and also has police and fire protection.  A small medical clinic and an ambulance are available for medical services.  Numerous churches are located in the community.  Recreation includes fishing, hunting and snow skiing at Spout Springs 20 miles west of Elgin.  The city maintains a park that includes a public swimming pool.  

 Education:

Elgin has a good school system with classes starting at kindergarten and running through high school (K-12). 

Access:

The property is adjacent to the Palmer Junction Road, a paved county road. Robinson Road is a gravel road that runs through the ranch and is maintained by Union County.

Income:

This property has been leased for cattle grazing, but would make a great horse property as well. The property is also being used for long-term timber production.

Offered by:
The Whitney Land Company

Wayne Wood, Broker
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