39935 Layng Creek Rd , Dorena, OR 97434 (Lane County)

Size: 543 Acres

Type: Recreational Property, Riverfront Property, Waterfront Property, House

Home: 3 beds - 1 full bath - 1 Sq Ft

543 Acres in Dorena, OR - $2,950,000

Majestic 543 Acres of valley, hills, 60 Acres of sloping pasture. 12 separate parcels. Approx 1 MBF of Merch. timber, mostly fir. One mile paved road runs through the 543 Acres of F-2 zoning. Layng Creek and Brice Creek form Row River. 2 Homes...One 3 bedroom 1,120 sq.ft. ranch style. One 1976 Biltmore MFH home 12'x60'. Do not disturb tenants. 45 GPM Well. Quality ground, exceptional potential. 80 Acres+ potential vineyard. Elevation 1,100 to 1,450 Feet.

One of the Largest Private Country Properties in Western Oregon

On Site:

* Approximate 543 acres.

* Mile-long private valley within property.

* One river; two streams. Total length about 1 miles. Also two smaller creeks; two springs.

* Same family ownership in the area for over 160 years, or before Oregon became a State in 1859.

* Adjacent to a Umpqua National Forest and BLM land.

* Productive timber areas over much of t...

* Productive timber areas over much of the land.

* Offers Privacy.

* Many more sunny and warm days during the winter compared to the adjacent Willamette Valley.

* Immediate elevations exceed 1,000 feet; nearby over 5,000 feet.

* Large rocky bluff and cliff areas with possible quarry sites.

* Sizeable sand and gravel deposits.

* Views of historic Bohemia mining area. Was major Oregon gold production area in early 1990s.

* Jasper, agate, petrified wood and water-borne gold within property.

* One mile of asphalt paved road and mile of unpaved road onsite.

* Over one mile woven wire fence plus individual fenced areas and corral.

* Private 90 heavy duty bridge across a stream. Bridge designed and built to code.

* One over 100-year-old residence, one mobile home, one large 80-year-old barn plus two small buildings. Large pasture area.

* One well, 45 GPM; two septic systems.

* Twenty-six soil types within property.

* Total merchantable timber is about 1MBF.

* Carbon credits possible.

* Wetland credits possible.

* Twelve parcels within property.

Animals: Deer, elk, black bear, cougar, coyote, bob cat, raccoon, mink, three kinds of squirrels and smaller animals.

Birds: Bald and golden eagles, osprey, turkey vultures, quail, pheasants, grouse, geese, ducks, hawks and many other small birds.

Fish: Native cutthroat, minnows, plus fresh-water mussels, turtles and crayfish.

Vegetation: Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Hemlock, White Fir, Cedar, Yew, Big-Leaf Maple, Madrone, Cottonwood, Oak, Ash, Alder, Cascara, Hazelnut, Greasewood, Mock Orange, Rhododendron, Red Huckleberry, Vine Maple, Manzanita, Wild Cherry, Willow, Golden Chinquapin, Oregon Grape, Salal, Ferns, Mushrooms, Truffles and various other plants.

History: The Ranch has been in the same family ownership for over 100 years. They resided in the area before Oregon became a state in 1859. The main house is over 100 years old, and updated. There were two small sawmills and several residences for people employed in the mills. No traces remain of the mills or the residences.

Climate: Pitcher Creek Ranch is located in a Mediterranean-type climate with virtually zero rain in the summer. Most precipitation falls during the winter months. Snow may occur a few days. The ranch enjoys more sunny days during the winter compared to the adjacent Willamette Valley. Temperatures are generally mild winters and summers.

Recreation: There are great opportunities for numerous activities; hunting, fishing on rivers, lakes and oceans; kayaking on local streams; snow skiing and boarding; golfing, sailing canoeing, boating, water skiing, mountain biking, and great backpacking trails. Sixteen mile of paved trail is dedicated to biking and hiking. Cultural activities include theaters in CottageGrove and Eugene. The Hult Center attracts talent from all over the world. The U of O in Eugene offers many educational opportunities as well as athletic events.

Ranch Potential: Future possibilities for change are many and varied for this unique property. The changes may be based on recreation activities and natural resources. The property may be divided into Smaller acreages. Twelve buildable parcels. Sizeable sand and gravel deposits are onsite and easily available. A rock quarry could be a possibility. These and other resources can provide great potential with moderate investment. Including:

* Timbered lands that produce additional wood at the sustainable annual rate 6% to 8% annually in actual growth. Value of forest products has easily kept pace with the general economy.

* Available timber lands that can be utilized nationally has markedly decreased in acreage in recent years.

* Sustained yield of natural renewable resources can produce a continuing supply of forest land products. Demand has expanded including such items as mushrooms and truffles.

* Easily accessible and extremely varied recreational activities run the spectrum.

* Crops, livestock, cattle, sheep, horses, would be natural.

* Timber already occupies some 50% plus of the ranch.

* Mostly timber except for approx. 60 acres grazing land and streams.

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