Windyhill Ranch

Pendleton, Oregon

Price  $179,900.00

Property:

Located in Baker County, this unique 15.5 acre ranch is complete and self sufficient.  Surrounded by endless recreational opportunities, the area provides exceptional hunting and fishing.  Located on top of Windy Hill the main residence provides views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.  Containing 11 acres of water rights from the South Fork of the Burnt River, the gravity fed system is effortless and irrigates quality pasture.  The main residence provides 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.  Outbuildings include a small barn, well house, tack room, chicken coop and shop with attached dog kennels.  The current owners have tremendous pride of ownership as they have implemented a weed management plan and manicure the property daily. 

Property Tax Year 2010:

$372.00

Improvements:

Well maintained and upgraded over the years, the manufactured home provides 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.  The owners have remodeled the kitchen with features such as pine cabinets and stainless appliances.  In the bathrooms, the plumbing and fixtures have been replaced.  On the exterior, new vinyl siding and a new metal roof have been installed.     

Other Amenities/Improvements: 

• New sheep fencing and is double-cross fenced with electric wiring to prevent the curious predators from exploring. 
• All entry ways are gated with steel gates. 
• Outbuildings Include –
  • Small barn
  • Well house
  • Tack room
  • Chicken coop
  • Shop with attached dog kennels

Water:

Two wells exist on the property and provide domestic and livestock watering.  The property has approximately 11 acres of water rights from the South Fork of the Burnt River.  The owner has created an effortless flood irrigation systems solidifying annual water delivery.  

The nearby Burnt River is a 98-mile-long tributary feeding into the Snake River.  The river begins at Unity Reservoir at the confluence of the north, middle, and south forks of the river. The reservoir is slightly east of the Whitman National Forest in the Blue Mountains and slightly north of Unity. Unity Lake State Recreation Site adjoins the reservoir. As it leaves the lake, the river flows under Oregon Route 245, then runs east along the highway past Hereford and Bridgeport, and through the Burnt River Canyon to Durkee. Turning generally south at Durkee, the river runs along Interstate 84 past Weatherby, Dixie, and Lime before flowing under the interstate and turning east again. Shortly thereafter, it passes Huntington and reaches the Snake.

Recreation and Wildlife: 

If you’re an avid outdoorsman, then look no further, as this parcel is located nearby the pristine mountains, home to a wide variety of species including Rocky Mountain elk, Mule deer, bear, grouse and turkey.  For the fisherman, popular nearby fishing opportunities within the region include:

Unity Reservoir: 

The high desert surroundings of this park offer a unique experience to its guests. The smell of juniper lingers in the air and thrills the senses. The cool grass of the park is a vibrant contrast to the sagebrush and wheatgrass of the bordering lands. The Burnt River comes to rest behind the Unity Dam before continuing its path down the valley. Relax on the shores or enjoy water sports. There's a boat ramp to accommodate the water skier as well as the angler. Peacefulness will engulf you at Unity Lake State Recreation Area, whatever you choose to do.

Anthony Lakes Winter Ski Area:

Anthony Lakes typically opens in November and stays open into April, and is arguably the best kept powder secret in the country, with an average annual snowfall of 300 inches.

History of Unity, Oregon:

Robert Murray, whose grandfather settled in the valley east of Unity in 1861, told the author in 1968 that the first post office in the area was at Tucker Swamp on Job Creek on the freight road to Baker, about one-and-a-half miles from the present site. This was apparently not a convenient place for the settlers who were all ranchers throughout the valley, so they had a meeting to decide where to move it and what to name it. They all agreed on the location and were so pleased with their agreement that they decided to call it Unity. Unity post office was established in September 1891, but the compiler has been unable to identify any previous post office in the immediate area. In 1884, the OR&N established a station named Unity, seven miles north of Durkee.  Location of Subject Property: Take Highway 7 south of Baker City to Highway 245. Head south and then westerly on 245, then east on Highway 26 to Unity. Unity Reservoir is located along Highway 245 before the junction of Highway 26.

Climate: 

In the Baker County area, the summers are warm and winters are cold.  In the winter months, the average temperatures are 17-24 degrees and in the summer months, the average temperatures are 68-72 degrees.  The average annual precipitation ranges from 9 to 40 inches.  The average seasonal snowfall is 26 inches.  The property elevation is approximately 3,400’ at the base of the ranch, and rises to 4,200’ at the upper elevations.   
 
The Rocky Mountains partly shield Baker County from strong arctic winds, so winters are cold, but generally not severe.  In summer, the mountains partly block the winds off the Pacific Ocean.  The days are hot, but the nights are fairly cool.  The snow pack at high elevations supplies irrigation water for intensive agriculture in parts of the lowlands.

  

Access:  

The property’s driveway abuts a county road providing year-round access.

Fencing: 

The perimeter of the ranch is fenced and provides a quality pasture.   

Baker City Airport:

Baker City Municipal Airport is located in Baker County, approximately 3 miles north of the Baker City Limits.  The airport, encompassing some 398 acres, is owned and operated by the City of Baker.  It presently provides a full line of aeronautical services such as fuel (Jet A and 100 LL), aircraft rental, charter, and maintenance. 

Baker County: 

Baker County, in the northeastern part of Oregon, has a total surveyed area of 1,345,100 acres.  Baker City is the county seat and has a population of about 9,500. 

History of Baker County:

Baker County was established from part of Wasco County and named after Col. Edward D. Baker, a U.S. Senator from Oregon. A Union officer and close friend of President Lincoln, Colonel Baker was the only member of Congress to die in the Civil War. He was killed at Balls Bluff, Auburn, which no longer exists. Baker City, which was incorporated in 1874 and which is the seventeenth oldest city in Oregon, became county seat in 1868.

A major boost for Baker City's fortunes occurred on August 19, 1884, when the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company arrived in Baker City. The railroad joined the Union Pacific at Huntington, giving Baker City direct rail service to the east and west.

The Powder Basin compromises more than 2 million acres, including almost all of Baker County and a small part of Union County.

At the turn of the century, Baker City was known as the "Queen City of the Inland Empire", and boasted a population of approximately 6,700, larger than Spokane or Boise City at the time.

Zoning:

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

Related Resources:

Baker County:  http://www.bakercounty.org/
Baker City, OR:  http://www.bakercity.com/
Oregon Department Fish Wildlife:  www.dfw.state.or.us

This property is available for showing to qualified buyers by appointment only.  Inspection of this property must be arranged through the broker

Offered by:
The Whitney Land Company
Todd Longgood, Broker
Email Todd