44626 Top Rd, Monument, OR 97864 - Grant County

Lookout Mountain Ranch

This ranch is located approximately 5 miles NW of Monument, Oregon.

Acreage: 1,343

Elevation: 3168'-3880'

Water: There are many springs and many ponds throughout the property. Some springs have been developed and are being piped into aluminum or steel cattle troughs. Many springs have not been developed due to the proximity to the ones that have been developed. The largest pond, located on the NW portion, is stocked with bass and catfish. Some ponds could be increased in size with minimal cost to owner.

Timber: 95% Ponderosa Pine 5% Fir Thick stands of Juniper

Tillable: Approximately 120 acres in native grasses

Main House: 2476 sq. ft. built in 2016, Open floor plan between kitchen area and living room. Large kitchen with gas stove, oversized island, Tandem Luxury Vinyl flooring and custom Rustic Hickory cabinets. Countertops in Kitchen and Master Bath are all LivingStone solid surface. "On Demand" Rinai RU98 hot water heater ensures nobody runs out of hot water. Mudroom off of the oversized garage and patio offers room for extra freezers and refrigerators. This room also has an extra gas stove, sink for canning, custom table for meat processing and half bath. Large Master with walk in tile shower, two sinks, walk in closet and propane lit stove. Two other Bedrooms and bathroom on opposite end of home for guests. Open patio located in the center of the home provides a place to barbeque and entertain out of the weather. The house is spring fed with 4300 gallons of storage and is heated with a Blaze King wood stove with 2 propane backup heaters that do not require electricity. Hardie Plank siding and metal roof for maximum fire protection.

2nd Home: 1764 sq. ft. stick built home in 1975 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath with Hardie Plank siding, a 22x36 garage on half and the other side is a insulated shop area, deck overlooking an amazing view of the Monument Valley. Water source is a well.

Improvements: A 40x44 insulated shop with concrete floor and wood stove was built in 2010 with a lean to off of one side to keep an RV covered. A 16x40 shed holds firewood and equipment with gravel floor plus a 24x24 metal storage shed. A nice set of working corrals is at the southern end of the property with cattle working facilities, separate pens to hold cattle or horses, and two rooms that could hold tack or supplies. Water to the corral comes from a well and spring that has a 1500 gallon holding tank. At this location there is a 54x95 pole barn that holds hay, machinery and dry stalls for livestock.

Hunting: Many elk, deer and turkeys have been harvested on the ranch. Elk are taken in both archery and rifle seasons. There is an incredible amount of turkeys in the area. Chukars can be found on the steeper sections and Quail can be found in the lower brushy regions. The tillable ground could be turned into dryland alfalfa if the new owner wanted more elk and deer. Heppner Unit - 3 elk and 3 Buck Land Owner tags are available through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

General Information: This ranch is truly a turnkey operation. It has been very well kept and taken care of. The southern end of the ranch offers amazing views of the Monument Valley and the northern portion (from the newer home) offers incredible views of the breaks of the North Fork of the John Day river. The new owner could farm the existing fields or leave it native as it is now. The ranch is leased annually for 45 pairs of cows that arrive in mid to late April. The North Fork of the John Day river lies the south approximately 5 miles and offers swimming, rafting, fishing for bass in the summer and Steelhead in the winter. There is a K-12 school, grocery store and airstrip located in Monument.

Taxes: 2021 $6679.99

Income - 2022 Ranch Income was $19,915 with pasture rental, hay income and house rental

Offered: $2,890,000 Reduced to $2,495,000

Owner willing to carry a contract on property. $1.2 million down, amortized for 20 years, balloon in 8 years at 5%