144 Acres in Umatilla County, Pilot Rock, Oregon

Well Springs Homestead: Tucked away in the base of the Blue Mountain foothills and out of sight from the public eye is the Well Springs Homestead. Located just outside Pilot Rock, OR, this 144 +/- acre estate provides someone the spot to escape it all. Enjoy a beautiful 3,200+/- sqft custom-built home positioned to absorb the striking ever-shifting light from sunrises or sunsets bouncing from the red rock walls overlooking the beautiful McKay Creek. Embark on your journey towards self-sufficiency, where the rhythms of nature set the pace for a life lived close to the land. Overlooking McKay Creek, you’ll find a property where wildlife flourishes and the land offers boundless possibilities. Water rights from Mckay Creek and an irrigation well allow water to be distributed throughout the irrigated production acres to grow various forage crops annually. Not far from the property is the town of Pilot Rock, where you will find a small community atmosphere with multiple stores, a gas station, excellent schools, and local services. Ready to support your endeavors, this is more than just a simple hobby farm—it’s a canvas for your dreams to unfold. Embrace the call of the adventure and carve out your own path towards a life lived in the country with harmony and nature.Insko, Alan M & Ruth G44743 McKay Creek RdPilot Rock, OR 97868Acres: 144.46 +/-2023 Taxes: $4,297.40Wildlife:Every day on the property brings a new experience. Situated at the edge of diverse habitats, this property showcases the beauty of seasonal transitions. Weather patterns shift, wildlife behavior changes, and the landscape transforms in color from one season to the next. Morning and evening light paints a stunning backdrop, making every day an adventure. The property owners have seen a variety of wildlife on the property, including deer, elk, cougar, fox, coyotes, an abundance of pheasants, geese, doves, and turkeys. The owner speaks of the wildlife activity as one of the main joys of the property. “You are far enough out from town, and with the Mckay creek below the property and natural springs running through the property, you see a bit of everything! It is beautiful and fun.” Fishing:No two days are alike on the creek. Living at the bottom of a canyon accentuates seasonal changes. There is a twist or turn in the weather most days, plus the changing flow and character of the creek, and rapid changes in vegetation from one season to the next. The patterns of light on the canyon walls in the morning and as the sunsets are always changing. The colors of the canyon shift with changes in the weather, challenging every fisherman day by day. The Seller speaks of magical days on McKay Creek when the creek is full of active fish and the weather is perfect. Walk down to the creek side and try your luck fishing for trout open year-round. Please note that McKay Creek is closed to angling for salmon and steelhead by permanent rule. McKay Creek falls within the Umatilla River Basin.…

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Pilot Rock, 97868 Oregon

County: Umatilla