Eastern Oregon Hooker Flat Ranch

Description

Hooker Flat Ranch
48247 Hooker Flat Rd, Halfway, ORWelcome
to Hooker Flat Ranch—a remarkable 607± acre ranch located just outside the
charming mountain town of Halfway, Oregon. Nestled in a quiet, secluded valley
with year-round access, the property is only minutes from the Snake River and
the breathtaking Wallowa Mountains, and just two hours from Boise, Idaho. With
285± water-righted acres, the ranch is well-suited for hay and livestock
operations. The gravity-fed irrigation system—requiring no pumping—delivers
water from Fish Creek and Long Branch Creek across a network of pipes and
ditches, feeding buried mainlines, risers, wheel lines, and flood irrigation
zones. Separately fenced pastures, quality fencing, and a strong hay yield of
1.5 to 2 tons per acre (+/-) make the property both productive and
well-managed.
The
ranch includes a full set of functional improvements, including two homes,
multiple outbuildings, hay storage, a Quonset shop, and a covered livestock
handling facility with HiQual and Priefert equipment. The main home, built in
1983, offers over 3,000± square feet of well-maintained living space with 3
bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Features include a sunroom, updated kitchen with
stainless steel farm sink and epoxy countertops, a large walk-in pantry, and a
cozy living area with French doors leading to a covered patio. The custom
rockwork patio includes a built-in BBQ and takes full advantage of sweeping
views of the mountains and ranch below. A wood-burning furnace with a 24-inch
by 4-foot firebox heats both the home and water system, with an electric backup
for convenience.
The
northern section of the ranch offers incredible natural beauty, where Fish
Creek meanders through a tree-lined mountain meadow surrounded by 135± acres of
healthy, well-managed timber. This area supports abundant wildlife, including
elk, deer, antelope, turkey, eagles, hawks, and songbirds, while still offering
the privacy and tranquility of a true wilderness retreat. Hooker Flat Ranch is
a rare find—combining functionality, beauty, seclusion, and accessibility in
one of Eastern Oregon’s most scenic and productive landscapes.

MAIN HOUSEThe
main home on Hooker Flat Ranch is a beautifully maintained, two-story residence
built in 1983, offering approximately 3,053± square feet of comfortable living
space. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious
primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Interior highlights
include updated cortex vinyl flooring, new paint throughout, a bright sunroom
with large picture windows, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless
steel farm sink, epoxy countertops, and a large walk-in pantry. A wood-burning
furnace with a 24-inch by 4-foot firebox provides long-lasting heat and also
warms the home’s water system, with an electric backup for convenience. French
doors off the living room open to a covered back patio with custom rockwork,
iron detailing, and a built-in BBQ—perfect for enjoying the sweeping views of
the surrounding mountains and ranch.

SECOND HOMEThe
second residence on the property is a well-kept 1979 double-wide manufactured
home offering approximately 1,008 square feet of comfortable living space. The
home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living area, and an open
kitchen concept, a tile backsplash, and French doors leading to a side deck.
Interior updates include new paint, vinyl flooring, tongue-and-groove wood
accents, and blued pine trim. A covered front porch with Trex decking provides
a pleasant outdoor space overlooking the ranch. Heated by a cadet wall unit and
wood stove, this home is ideal for guests, extended family, or ranch help— all
major appliances included.

REMAINING IMPROVEMENTSThe
Hooker Flat Ranch is well-improved with functional infrastructure, including a
26′ x 30′ enclosed shop with power, workbenches, and direct access to a 50′ x
30′ covered equipment parking area. Additional buildings include a 150-ton hay
storage structure, 30′ x 30′ Quonset with concrete floor, combination tack room
and livestock shelter, and covered cattle working facility with HiQual and
Priefert equipment.The
gravity-fed irrigation system draws from Fish Creek and Long Branch Creek,
distributing water through a network of pipes, ditches, and risers to irrigate
up to 285 acres under state water rights. Good perimeter and cross fencing,
along with all-weather gravel and well-maintained dirt roads, provide excellent
livestock management and year-round access throughout the ranch.

RECREATIONHooker
Flat Ranch backs up against public lands and offers exceptional year-round
outdoor recreation. Located near the Snake River and just a short drive from
the Wallowa Mountains and Eagle Cap Wilderness, the region is ideal for hiking,
horseback riding, camping, and world-class big game hunting. The ranch itself
attracts abundant wildlife—including elk, deer, antelope and upland
birds—making it a natural extension of the surrounding recreational landscape.Fishing,
boating, and water sports are easily accessible at nearby Hells Canyon and
Brownlee Reservoir, while snowmobiling and backcountry skiing are popular in
the nearby Wallowa’s during the winter months. Whether you’re an avid hunter,
angler, or simply enjoy exploring the rugged beauty of Eastern Oregon, the
ranch offers direct access to some of the state’s most scenic and diverseIRRIGATIONThere Hooker Flat
Ranch features a highly efficient and low-maintenance gravity-fed irrigation
system that draws from two near year-round water sources—Fish Creek and Long
Branch Creek. With certified water rights from the State of Oregon covering
approximately 285 acres, water is delivered through a combination of closed
pipelines, open ditches, and buried mainlines that feed risers, wheel lines,
and areas of flood and sub-irrigation—eliminating the need for any pumping. A
small holding structure and diversion point strategically distribute water
throughout the ranch, supporting a productive mix of native pasture and mixed
grass/alfalfa fields. These pastures are managed through careful rotation and
field maintenance to avoid overgrazing and optimizing both forage quality and
yield. Hay production on the irrigated ground consistently averages between 1.5
to 2 tons per acre (+/-), making the operation well-suited for supporting
cattle through winter. This efficient and sustainable system ensures reliable
forage production while preserving the long-term health of the land.
LEGAL: T7S, R47W,
W.M. Sec 19 & 30, Tax Lots 500 & 600
ACREAGE:
607.8 acres (+/-) deeded
– Water Rights: 285 acres (+/-)
– Pasture: 322.8 acres (+/-)
– Federal: 75 acres (+/-)
– Improvements: 9 acres (+/-)
TAXES:
Tax Lot 500 $350.47 (2024-2025 tax year) Exclusive
Farm Use
Tax Lot 600 $4,581.14 (2024-2025 tax year) Exclusive
Farm Use
SHOP/HAY STORAGE/OUTBUILDINGS/PASTURES

OUTBUILDINGS:
– Shop/Covered Parking (Shop:
26ftX30ft / 800 sqft +/-; Covered Parking: 50ftX30ft / 1500 sqft +/-) – two
large primary areas with the shop having a concrete floor and closable doors,
the covered parking area is three-sided and dirt floor; wood frame and post and
pole building, walk door between shop and covered parking, 110 and 220 power,
built-in storage and work benches, standpipe water. This is a workable space that allows for
parking large vehicles inside and/or undercover
– Quonset Building (30ftX30ft / 750sqft
+/-) – metal building with concrete floor, closable garage door, walk door,
built in shelving, separate storage space built inside the building; no power
or water at the building
– Covered Hay Storage (60ftX80ft / 4800
sqft +/-) – post and pole contraction, metal roof, dirt floor, center storage
area with covered wings (included in the square footage); 150 tons (+/-) of hay
storage capacity
– Tack Room/Livestock Cover (Tack Room:
15ftX15ft / 375 sqft +/-; Livestock Cover: 15ftX45ft / 675 sqft +/-) – two
primary areas with the tack room having a concrete floor and closable doors and
the livestock cover being three-sided and dirt floor; post and pole
construction, metal room, power
– Covered Cattle Handing Facility
(20ftX75ft / 1500 sqft +/-) – post and pole construction with metal roof, all
sides open; the structure covers a HiQual cattle working system that includes
squeeze tub, adjustable leadup ally, and preg cage connected to a Priefert
manual squeeze chute
– Firewood Storage – a separate
enclosed area is constructed on the north side of the main home used for small
equipment and firewood storage
FENCING: Good perimeter barbed wire fencing. Fencing around the main pastures is also a
combination of barbed wire and stacked pole fences.
ROADS: Primary roads are good all-weather gravel; secondary
routes are two-track dirt roads in good condition. Good access throughout the property
PASTURES:
– The property includes separately fenced areas of native grasses and mixed
grass/alfalfa. Pasture and irrigation water is supplied by the irrigation
system and creek water that runs through the property. These meadows and
pastures are in good, productive condition thanks to active management
practices designed to support both hay production and livestock grazing while
preventing overgrazing.
– Hay production on the pastures yields 1.5 to 2 tons per acre (+/-)
– The ranch includes over 135 acres of timber, featuring a mix of ponderosa
pine, mountain mahogany, aspen, and willow trees. The northern portion of the
property feels like a world of its own, with Fish Creek meandering through a
tree-lined mountain meadow. The timber has been actively managed, including a
recent thinning project completed by the owners to reduce wildfire risk and
promote forest health.
IRRIGATION:
– Fish Creek and Long Branch Creek provide a near year-round water source
across the property. State of Oregon water rights authorize irrigation for up
to 285 acres.
– A small holding structure and diversion point allow the owner to gravity-feed
water—without the need for pumps—through a combination of closed pipes and open
ditches. This system supplies a buried mainline with feeder lines and risers
that serve wheel lines and areas of sub-irrigation or flood irrigation.
WILDLIFE: The property is home to a wide variety of wildlife,
including large populations of elk, as well as deer, antelope, turkey, chukar,
eagles, hawks, and numerous songbirds.
WELLS: 2 domestic/livestock wells
– House Well with Cistern – 400 feet deep, 15 gal/min (+/-) – this well is
connected to a 1000 gal cistern tank installed west of the main home. The system has two alarms that notify the
owner if the tank is filling and/or if the pump is not operating
– Livestock/Yard Well – 200 feet deep, 15 gal/min (+/-)
POWER: Idaho Power