Eastern Oregon Bates Homestead

Overview

This Eastern Oregon homestead is one of a
kind, sitting in the historic town of Bates, it offers land rich in history,
rare opportunities, & endless outdoor recreation possibilities.  Bates Homestead features deeded land with the
Middle Fork of the John Day River running through it and highway frontage to
the Middle Fork Road. Bording Bates State Park to the south and east with
tribal land to the west, the land additionally has swift access to all sorts of
public grounds with forest service access within minutes of any direction.  With public land access & hundreds of
thousands of miles of public, it creates opportunities to recreate all four seasons
of year whether that is hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, skiing, or snowmobiling. 

The deeded land features an .86 acre lot with
mature trees of pine, willows, firs, & more that provide a peaceful oasis.  Featuring a range of outbuildings, the
property includes an 1,152 sq ft home, large Old Hickory shed with pull
through garage doors, three additional storage buildings, & an updated
small studio that has been used for yoga in the past.  With the land, location, & improvements,
the property is a rare opportunity.

Improvements

The main house features a
metal roof, vinyl windows and a blend of Hardie plank siding with vinyl
siding.  While entering the home you pass
through a mud room with an enclosed pantry space, washer dryer hookups, water heater,
& additional storage.  The kitchen
has a range of storage with overhead cabinets, ample counterspace, & a BI
dishwasher.  The family room & dining
space can be found off the kitchen with a great deal of natural light coming
from four large windows & a sliding glass door that takes you to the back
patio.  The space has carpet flooring
& a ceiling fan with access to the three bedrooms & a centralized full
bath setup.  The bathroom has a bathtub
insert with tiled walling, a vanity, & medicine cabinet for additional
storage.  The three bedrooms include
carpet flooring & their own accent walls for characteristics, each room are
good sized with one being slightly larger with a variety of closet space.  The home is heated by a gas fireplace &
electric heat. 

Two sliding glass doors take
you outside to each of their own patio setups providing a great space to enjoy
morning coffee.  Around the home there
are a range of outbuildings providing storage & additional space.  A lean-to can be found off the north side of
the home for enclosed storage while there are three additional sheds that have come
off the original Bates Mill Site.  A few
steps away from the home is a detached single room getaway with exposed wooden
beams, 7 windows for natural lighting, glass screen door, laminate flooring,
& its own electric heat source.  The
room has been used as a yoga studio but could be utilized as an arts &
crafts room or potentially a mother-in-law quarters for additional guests.  The last outbuilding on the premises is a
large Old Hickory Shed with garage doors on both sides & power tied in to
store away any side by sides or toys needed. 

Recreation

With endless opportunities for adventure in every direction, this
unique property offers year-round recreational possibilities. Situated along
the Old West Scenic Byway, it provides easy access to a 174-mile loop that
showcases Eastern Oregon’s rugged landscapes, rich history, and charming rural
communities, known for biking or scenic drives.

During the warm summer months, cool off by lounging along the
Middle Fork of the John Day River, with additional opportunities to float the
nearby North Fork. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking,
horseback riding, and mountain biking trails nearby at Bates State Park or just
a short drive away in the Strawberry Mountains, Blue Mountains, John Day Fossil
Beds, and more.

Rich with wildlife, the area makes it a prime destination for both
fishing and hunting. Cast a line in your backyard for salmon, steelhead, trout,
and other native species in the Middle Fork, or enjoy a more laid-back
experience at the stocked pond in Bates State Park. For hunters, the property’s
location is ideal, within a few miles of several major hunting units including
Sumpter (51), Beulah (65), Northside (47), and Desolation (50). These units
offer excellent opportunities for big game hunting, including mule deer, elk,
mountain goat, black bear, and even wild turkey along the John Day River.

In winter, the landscape transforms into a snowy playground. The
area boasts extensive terrain for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country
skiing, thanks to the annual snowpack in the Blue Mountains. Trails can be
accessed near Sumpter, Austin Junction, and Bates, while downhill skiing is
just a bit farther at Anthony Lakes being home to some of the best powder in
the Pacific Northwest due to the elevation & weather conditions.

TAX LOT MAPS: 11S 35E Sec, 20 TL602
ACREAGE: 0.86
Acres – Per County Site
YEAR
BUILT: County
site does not show
SQ.FT.: 1,152 sq ft 

– Per County Site
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1
HEAT
SOURCE: Gas
Fireplace, Electric Cadet
APPLIANCES: Refrigerator,
range, microwave, washer, dryer
OUTBUILDINGS:
             
Old
Hickory Shed
4
Storage Sheds
UTILITIES:
Power
– Oregon Trail Electric Coop
Private
Spring
Private
Septic
TAXES:$1,064.64
– Per County Site