18392 GRIFFIN GULCH LN, Baker City, OR 97814

Property Description

One of a kind 390 Ac Ranch tucked away at the end on Griffin Gulch Lane nestled up against the mountains at the upper end of the draw and separated from Baker City by a large mountain ridge. Conveniently located just 2.2 mi from Baker City. The Griffin Ranch extends over the Ridge towards where at the upper portion there is a city water line that provides valuable and a perpetual supply of water for wildlife and livestock. The property has spectacular views from multiple sites which potentially could be an additional building site. Permits would be needed. Buyer to confirm uses with the County Planning Department. The 3 bedroom / 1 bath home has been updated throughout and has a new septic system, plumbing, windows and more. Outbuilding include a one car garage detached garage, one room cabin, one bedroom cottage, 2 historic original Sumptner Railroad box cars, one which has been converted into an apartment and the other houses historic items found on the property, an 1800 sf functional barn with 440 amp power, an 1100 sf covered horse training pen, a mobile home that needs work and currently used for storage, a Park Model 1 bedroom / 1 bath unit with new well. This property is unique with the amount and types of water sources. There are 5 wells, the rangeland includes a riparian area and aspen stand, springs, Water Certificate for the 1865 Water Rights for 80 Acres of which 29 Ac are irrigated. The water is being applied through flood irrigation ditches and at mid elevation for another developing spring. Rich history surrounds this ranch with Henry Griffin being the first owner of record and his discovery of the first mineable gold in Baker County in the early 1861 Gold Rush days.