8835 Duncan Island Rd , Mapleton, OR 97453(Lane County)

The property totals approximately 85 acres, of which 82 acres are under a protected Land Conservancy. This conservancy allows for grazing and/or requires mowing on the pastureland to keep the grasses maintained. 3 acres, around the home and barns, is considered Farmstead and is excluded from the easement. 37 acres of the property are in tidally influenced estuarine wetlands of Duncan Island Slough. The birds and wildlife that visit this property are quite spectacular and theres a special feeling of good stewardship & protection on the farm.

The Home:

The Seller refers to this residence as Frank Lloyd Wright meets Pacific Northwest Farmhouse. This intriguing home with incredible natural lighting offers 3 bedrooms, including 2 master suites, a kitchen suitable for a gourmet chef, and a glass garage-style door that rolls up next to the dining area that opens to the 2,100 square foot deck system and the Coast Range Mountains. An exquisite Tulikivi fireplace imported from Finland is the hub of the living space. A tankless hot water heater offers hot water on demand. (Be sure to see the home video separate from the drone shoot.)

The Barn:

The covered arena measures approximately 50x 100. Theres an adjacent 5-stall shed row, and 3 large double stalls within the arena barn structure. The barn also offers a locking tack room and small security room as well as a studio with a restroom.

Shop/Machine Shed:

This structure is wired for 220, has a gravel floor and enough space to park some vehicles and work on projects.

Small Animal Barn:

3 stalls and a couple of chicken coops also come with the property.

3 Greenhouses & the Yurt are excluded from the sale but may be negotiable outside the sale.

Trees & Production:

The organic meadows have been used for harvesting hay in the past and for grazing cattle and horses. There is an orchard with 30+ apple trees that is still producing but in need of some TLC when the bear and the deer arent enjoying it. In addition, there are multiple plum, cherry, pear, fig, quince trees as well as table grapes.

The Siuslaw River (/sajusl/ sy-YOO-slaw)[7] is a river, about 110 miles (177 km) long, that flows to the Pacific Ocean coast of Oregon in the United States.[4] It drains an area of about 773 square miles (2,000 km2) in the Central Oregon Coast Range southwest of the Willamette Valley and north of the watershed of the Umpqua River.[5]

It rises in the mountains of southwestern Lane County, about 10 miles (16 km) west of Cottage Grove.[8] It flows generally west-northwest through the mountains, past Swisshome, entering the Pacific at Florence.[8] The head of tide is 26 miles (42 km) upstream.[9]

It is part of the homeland of the Siuslaw people, after whom it is named.[10] Citizens of the Siuslaw nation lived in villages along the river until 1860 when they were forcibly removed to an Indian reservation in Yachats whereupon their homes, farms, gardens and villages were destroyed and occupied by U.S. settler-colonists.[10]

The valley of the river has been one of the productive timber regions in Oregon. The lower course of the river passes through Siuslaw National Forest.

The Coos Bay branch of the Coos Bay Rail Link crosses many bridges as it follows the narrow, winding valley of the Siuslaw River to the swing bridge at Cushman.

The river has historically been a spawning ground for Chinook and coho salmon. Although the Chinook population is substantial, coho numbers have declined from an annual average of 209,000 fish between 1889 and 1896 to just over 3,000 fish between 1990 and 1995.[11] The estuary of the river is surrounded by extensive wetlands that are a significant habitat for migratory birds along the coast.[12] It is one of the very few Western Oregon rivers where all major forks are undammed.[11] Information From Wikipedia.

Utilities:

Electricity is provided by Central Lincoln 877-265-3211 The power to the property is a 400 amp service, with 220 service available in all buildings. Amperage can be increased from the transformer next to the house by adding a second meter.

Fiber Optic internet is provided by Oregon Fast Internet. The property owns a 1,000 gallon propane tank and Sellers use Ferrell Gas for delivery.

Flood Insurance:

The Sellers currently current keep 3 separate $250,000 flood policies on the structures for a total 2022 annual premium of $3911. Premium breakdowns are as follows:

Arena Barn- $2,806 Home - $616 Shop/Shed - $489

Domestic Water:

The home and barns are served by a Spring fed water source on the north side of the river and Hwy 126 on forestland. There is an access permit in place and they have a key to the gate should they want to access the water source. The water is delivered to the island by way of a 1.5 and 2 flexible pipe. There are On/Off valves on both sides of the Siuslaw River.

The system provides 80 psi static water pressure, and there is three phase filtration system at the house.

Water Rights:

There is a water rights certificate for domestic and irrigation use #21154 that will remain with the property. An additional certificate #7615 for domestic use is being transferred to adjacent lots to the west.

Septic:

The septic tank is located on the east side of the home and it was last pumped in October, 2021. The system was in place for a previous home and was inspected and approved for use with the new home in 2016.

Summary:

This property is a dream for folks that would like some privacy and have a love for land, animals, and wildlife. A captivating place for birdwatchers, artists, equestrian enthusiasts, fisherman, gardeners, and someone that would like to work from home and have their own slice of Heaven. The inland coastal location offers some very nice climate and the incredible sights and sounds of the river, the trees, and the plantings around the home top this one off almost to perfection.