68881 Indian Creek Road, Elgin, OR 97827

PRICE REDUCED!! This property consists of approximately 792 contiguous acres of productive farmland situated along Lower Indian Creek, just outside the community of Elgin, Oregon. The land offers a blend of rich agricultural soils, creek frontage, and diverse terrain, making it suitable for a variety of farming and ranching operations. With nearly a mile of Indian Creek frontage, the creek provides the water for the 307 +/- irrigated acres.LocationThe farmland is located near Elgin in Union County, northeastern Oregon. Positioned along Lower Indian Creek, the property enjoys direct access to fresh water and scenic views of the surrounding Blue Mountains. Access to the property is available via maintained county roads connecting to State Highway 82, providing convenient transportation routes to Elgin and neighboring towns.Land Features- Acreage: Totaling 792 +/- acres, the property includes a mix of irrigated and dryland fields suitable for crop production, grazing, or pasture.Acreage Breakdown:307 wet acres37 dryland crop acres400 range acres 48 acres mixed use - Topography: The terrain is gently rolling to moderately sloped, with fertile bottomland along the creek and upland areas providing excellent drainage and vistas. The eastern ridge does get shallow and include a few rock bluffs.- Water Resources: Lower Indian Creek runs through the property, offering a reliable water source for irrigation, livestock, and potential recreational uses. 307 +/- acres of certified water rights out of Indian Creek.- Soil Quality: The soils are predominantly silty loam and loam, well-suited for hay, small grains, and pasture grasses, with good overall productivity ratings.- Fencing: The perimeter and interior fencing are in place, supporting efficient cattle or livestock management.- Vegetation: The land supports native grasses, riparian vegetation along the creek, and portions planted in cultivated crops depending on operational needs.- Crops: The ranch has mostly grown hay and grain crops. Wheat and barley are commonly planted in the cultivated fields, and a nice stand of meadow grass exists in the pastures near the creek. FSA crop and field information is available at buyer's request.IrrigationThe ranch includes 307 +/- acres of certified water rights out of Indian Creek. Most recently, the irrigation system has been completely upgraded from the POD, the distribution system, and brand-new sprinkling machines were constructed. Those machines include:- 2 brand-new pumps at POD, including all new electrical panels- 3 new Reinke center-pivots (zero hours)Outbuildings/FacilitiesThe ranch has three houses, a large pole-hay shed with lean-to, several additional supporting older outbuildings, and a working corral for livestock handling. - 2008 Manufactured home - a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, triple wide (approx. 2000 sq.ft.). The home is set on a concrete pad with crawl space. An addition was added on for a back porch/mud room and the home does have central air/heat. - Original Farmhouse - Built in 1920, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath (approx. 1200 sq.ft.) ranch house with enclosed front porch. - Bunkhouse - Built in 1920, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath (approx. 775 sq.ft). Some improvements have been recently added to the bunkhouse.Climate and Agricultural PotentialThe Elgin area benefits from a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, ample sunlight, and moderate annual precipitation, supporting a wide range of crops and livestock. The combination of creek frontage, fertile soils, and established agricultural infrastructure makes this an ideal property for expansion or diversification of farming operations.Potential Uses- Crop farming (hay, grains, specialty crops)- Cattle ranching or livestock grazing- Recreational activities (fishing, hunting, horseback riding)- Conservation or habitat enhancementDistance to Destinations:La Grande, OR (I-84) 20 milesTri Cities, WA 105 milesWalla Walla, WA 60 milesBoise, ID 180 milesWallowa Lake 50 milesEagle Cap Wilderness 10 milesQuick Facts:- 792 +/- total Acres- 307 +/- irrigated acres- 3 dwellings, Hay shed, working corral- 3 NEW Reinke Pivots and supporting distribution system- 1 mile of creek frontage- Excellent recreation options with both hunting and fishing