20453 Hwy 245, Hereford, OR 97837

This exceptional 5,078+/- acre ranch in Baker County, Oregon, presents a unique opportunity for discerning buyers. The property boasts a diverse landscape, including over 400 acres of irrigated pastures and alfalfa fields, complemented by timbered hills featuring cedar, pinon, and juniper trees. This contiguous ranch allows for convenient livestock turnout to spring and summer pastures. The mix of habitats creates an ideal environment for elk and deer, enhancing the property's hunting potential. The ranch is located within the Sumpter Hunting Unit, qualifying for five landowner preference tags for both deer and elk. Improvements include a newer manufactured home, a second residence for ranch hands, a shop, a calving barn, and functional working corrals equipped with a hydraulic chute. Approximately 80 acres of alfalfa are cultivated under a center pivot irrigation system, with an additional 70 acres under wheel lines. Irrigation water rights cover just over 400 acres, sourced from the Burnt River and its North Fork. Additional livestock water is provided by two spring-fed stock ponds, a solar well supplying eight troughs, and numerous natural springs and seeps. Buyers are advised to independently verify water rights information. The ranch enjoys convenient proximity to Unity Reservoir (7 miles), offering excellent fishing opportunities for various species. Baker City (40 miles), John Day (52 miles), and Boise, ID (147 miles - nearest commercial airport) are within reasonable driving distances. Recreational opportunities abound, with nearby access to Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, Monument Rock Wilderness, Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, and the North Fork John Day Wilderness Area. The asking price for this remarkable property is $4,800,000. The semi-arid climate of Baker County features warm, dry summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.