This Oregon property sees it all: the steady waxing and waning of the water, the life and birth cycle of brine shrimp, and the coming and going of waterfowl and other migratory species on the Pacific flƒyway.

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(The previous photos were taken in early Fall.)

1/2 mile to the Refuge, just south of Saddle Butte, and in an excellent riparian area.
1/2 mile to the Refuge, just south of Saddle Butte, and in an excellent riparian area. (Click to expand map.)

A dirt road goes directly to the Malheur Lake wetlands. It’s about 2:42 hours drive from Bend, 5:37 hours from Portland, and 3:45 from Boise.

Note the proximity of the property for sale to the Refuge, and all the other nearby recreational opportunities. (Click to expand.)
“High Desert Wetlands” is the official ecosystem designation, a rare and endangered environment.

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Just a stone's throw from Saddle Butte and Malheur Lake, this wetland and shoreland property offers unique recreational opportunities.
Just a stone’s throw from Saddle Butte and Malheur Lake, this wetland and shoreland property offers unique recreational opportunities.
This ORMAP view shows you the precise location relative to the shoreline and Saddle Butte. Note that in some satellite views, the property is wet (such as in this one), in some it is dry (as in the Google Maps view earlier), and in some it is in-between! A super unique property!
Sometimes wet...
Sometimes mostly wet…
Sometimes dry...
Sometimes dry…

What’s the legal description?

25S 32 1/2E WM section 24 tax lot 6300

How much are property taxes?

~$18.09/year

Is there power to the property?

No, but there are a few houses on the nearby butte that have electricity, so it’s probably not impossible to extend the power to the property.

What about roads to the property?

Yep, there are good dirt roads to the property. They may get muddy in the Spring, of course.

Is it accessible all year?

This is high desert, so, very likely. It does rain some, but not much. And it only rarely gets lasting snowfall.

What’s the elevation?

It’s Oregon’s beautiful high desert! 4,100 feet above sea level.

Can I build?

You’d need a conditional use permit (CUP) from Harney County. One thing to remember is that this is a relatively conservative and rural county by Oregon standards: therefore, it’s my understanding that such permits are typically granted. Once a permit is granted,  you’re allowed to dig a well, etc. I should note that you can park your RV here and live part time out of the year; as far as I know, there are no regulations against that. Oh, and pretty sure you can build small support structures without permits, too.

How big is 40 acres?

It’s 1/4 mile by 1/4 mile, or roughly equivalent to 40 football fields.

How much is this property?

$22,000

How do I buy the property?

Just contact me below! Typically we exchange a cashier’s check for a notarized quit claim deed which you can then file with the county. If you’d like title insurance & escrow, that’s fine, but it’s up to you to cover these fees (using AmeriTitle it is $450 for the escrow account, $100-200 for title insurance, and roughly $50 for filing). We feel that these fees are pretty expensive for a smaller deal, but, again, it’s up to you if you want them. Contact me below for more details.

Any owner financing or terms?

We’d prefer to deal in cash to reduce the complexity of contract preparation, making sure that payments come in, and interest rate computation. However, since we get a lot of questions about this, we’re exploring how to setup reasonable owner financing for purchasers who don’t have all of the money right away. Contact me for details.

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