After the ultimate in Oregon solitude and breathtaking beauty? Perhaps Malheur County’s Little Owyhee Butte is for you. These 40 Oregon acres are bordered on 3 sides by BLM (and with many more miles of Federal land in all directions). As you watch the raptors soar, find your way to the rimrock overlooking one of Oregon’s greatest rivers: the Owyhee. An awesome hunting and recreational property.

Oregon's high desert: rugged beauty and solitude.
Oregon’s high desert: rugged beauty and solitude.

The following photos were taken in early Fall.

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And check out some of the amazing photos people have taken in the surrounding area.

Remote and rugged, Little Owyhee Butte is close to a world-class river and a rare private parcel in a sea of wilderness-quality government land.
Remote and rugged, Little Owyhee Butte is close to a world-class river and is a rare private parcel in a sea of wilderness-quality government land.
Little Owyhee Butte is near some of the most spectacular landscapes in all of eastern Oregon, including the jaw-dropping Owyhee River, the "pillars of Rome", Chalk Basin, and more.
Little Owyhee Butte is near some of the most spectacular landscapes in all of eastern Oregon, including the jaw-dropping Owyhee River, the “pillars of Rome”, Chalk Basin, and more. (Click for a larger view)
A rare private parcel amidst a sea of wilderness-quality government land, and close to the world-class Owyhee Riger.
A rare private parcel amidst a sea of wilderness-quality government land, and close to the world-class Owyhee River. (Click for a larger view.)
This ORMAP highlights the exact location of the 40 acre Butte for sale.
This ORMAP highlights the exact location of the 40 acre Butte for sale.
A wonderland for geologists and rock hounds, these ancient lands, and the rimrock overlooking the breathtaking Owyhee River, offer solitude and drama.
A wonderland for geologists and rock hounds, these ancient lands, and the rimrock overlooking the breathtaking Owyhee River, offer solitude and drama.

What’s the legal description?

30S 41E WM section 25 tax lot 800.

How much are property taxes?

~$58.86.

Is there power to the property?

Nope! This is one of the remotest spots in Oregon. This is total off-the-grid away-from-it-all solitude.

What about roads to the property?

As you can see, dirt roads lead directly to the property. (It may be muddy in spring, however.) Some spots are a bit tricky with the many lava rocks around, so 4-wheel drive is probably necessary.

Is it accessible all year?

This is high desert, so, probably. It does rain some and that may mud up the road. But it only rarely gets lasting snowfall. Winters can be very cold, though. Brr!

What’s the elevation?

It’s Oregon’s beautiful high desert! 4,040 feet above sea level.

Can I build?

You’d need a conditional use permit (CUP) from Malheur 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?

$34,900

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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