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    Historic Mining Property with Potential Title is generated by Realmo AI

    08S37 TL-1600 1700, Sumpter, OR 97877

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    $1,500,000

    LAND - Sumpter, OR

    Lot size:
    69.07 Acres
    Added:
    Jul 24, 2024
    Days on Market:
    692
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 15 at 12:06 am

    Property Features for 08S37 TL-1600 1700

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    REC/ME
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    5823
    Lot size
    69.07 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    08S37 TL-1600, 1700
    Tax Annual Amount
    237

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    Ashley O'Neal

    Listing agent Ashley O'Neal

    Listing office Baker City Realty, Inc. 1933 Court Ave., Baker City, OR

    Listing date Jul 24, 2024

    MLS# 24358834 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Significant Rare Earth Element (REE) potential, estimated at $28 million.
    • Features four historic patented mines: The Great American, The Crescent, The Crown, and The Buckeye.
    • Approximately 30‑40 tons of pre‑excavated material stockpiled on‑site.
    • 69 +/- acre timberland parcel surrounded by national forest.
    • Tailing piles contain valuable mineral elements.
    • Serene pond, abundant wildlife, and rolling timbered hills create a private mountain retreat.

    Overview

    This 69-acre timberland parcel, completely surrounded by national forest, features four historic patented mines: The Great American, The Crescent, The Crown, and The Buckeye, some of which remain open for exploration. Tailing piles throughout the property are known to contain valuable mineral elements including potassium, iron, titanium, phosphorus, gallium, and rubidium, as well as indications of rare earth element (REE) presence. Approximately 30-40 tons of pre-excavated material are stockpiled on-site. A serene pond was added in 2010. The property also features abundant wildlife and rolling timbered hills. The property is zoned REC/ME.
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    Mining land & claims

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    City
    Sumpter
    County
    Baker
    State
    Oregon
    Longitude
    -118.164278
    Latitude
    44.839576

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mining land & claim - 69-acre timberland with four patented mines and mineral potential.
    Where is this mining land & claim located?
    The property is located at 08S37 TL-1600 1700 Sumpter, OR.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Significant Rare Earth Element (REE) potential, estimated at $28 million.; Features four historic patented mines: The Great American, The Crescent, The Crown, and The Buckeye.; Approximately 30‑40 tons of pre‑excavated material stockpiled on‑site.
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