{"id":394214,"date":"2026-03-26T22:51:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/real-estate-listings\/78930-middle-fork-ln\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T22:51:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:51:01","slug":"78930-middle-fork-ln","status":"publish","type":"estate_property","link":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/real-estate-listings\/78930-middle-fork-ln\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Oregon Bates Homestead"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a name=\"_Hlk155877197\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:\nSimSun;mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN\">This Eastern Oregon homestead is one of a<br \/>\nkind, sitting in the historic town of Bates, it offers land rich in history,<br \/>\nrare opportunities, &#038; endless outdoor recreation possibilities.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bates Homestead features deeded land with the<br \/>\nMiddle Fork of the John Day River running through it and highway frontage to<br \/>\nthe Middle Fork Road. Bording Bates State Park to the south and east with<br \/>\ntribal land to the west, the land additionally has swift access to all sorts of<br \/>\npublic grounds with forest service access within minutes of any direction.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>With public land access &#038; hundreds of<br \/>\nthousands of miles of public, it creates opportunities to recreate all four seasons<br \/>\nof year whether that is hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, skiing, or snowmobiling.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"mso-bookmark:_Hlk155877197\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif;\nmso-fareast-language:ZH-CN\">The deeded land features an .86 acre lot with<br \/>\nmature trees of pine, willows, firs, &#038; more that provide a peaceful oasis.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>Featuring a range of outbuildings, the<br \/>\nproperty includes an 1,152 sq ft home, large Old Hickory shed with pull<br \/>\nthrough garage doors, three additional storage buildings, &#038; an updated<br \/>\nsmall studio that has been used for yoga in the past.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>With the land, location, &#038; improvements,<br \/>\nthe property is a rare opportunity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Improvements<\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN\">The main house features a<br \/>\nmetal roof, vinyl windows and a blend of Hardie plank siding with vinyl<br \/>\nsiding.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>While entering the home you pass<br \/>\nthrough a mud room with an enclosed pantry space, washer dryer hookups, water heater,<br \/>\n&#038; additional storage.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The kitchen<br \/>\nhas a range of storage with overhead cabinets, ample counterspace, &#038; a BI<br \/>\ndishwasher.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The family room &#038; dining<br \/>\nspace can be found off the kitchen with a great deal of natural light coming<br \/>\nfrom four large windows &#038; a sliding glass door that takes you to the back<br \/>\npatio.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The space has carpet flooring<br \/>\n&#038; a ceiling fan with access to the three bedrooms &#038; a centralized full<br \/>\nbath setup.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The bathroom has a bathtub<br \/>\ninsert with tiled walling, a vanity, &#038; medicine cabinet for additional<br \/>\nstorage.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The three bedrooms include<br \/>\ncarpet flooring &#038; their own accent walls for characteristics, each room are<br \/>\ngood sized with one being slightly larger with a variety of closet space.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The home is heated by a gas fireplace &#038;<br \/>\nelectric heat.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN\">Two sliding glass doors take<br \/>\nyou outside to each of their own patio setups providing a great space to enjoy<br \/>\nmorning coffee.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>Around the home there<br \/>\nare a range of outbuildings providing storage &#038; additional space.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>A lean-to can be found off the north side of<br \/>\nthe home for enclosed storage while there are three additional sheds that have come<br \/>\noff the original Bates Mill Site.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>A few<br \/>\nsteps away from the home is a detached single room getaway with exposed wooden<br \/>\nbeams, 7 windows for natural lighting, glass screen door, laminate flooring,<br \/>\n&#038; its own electric heat source.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The<br \/>\nroom has been used as a yoga studio but could be utilized as an arts &#038;<br \/>\ncrafts room or potentially a mother-in-law quarters for additional guests.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0 <\/span>The last outbuilding on the premises is a<br \/>\nlarge Old Hickory Shed with garage doors on both sides &#038; power tied in to<br \/>\nstore away any side by sides or toys needed.<span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif;\nmso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Recreation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:\nminor-latin\">With endless opportunities for adventure in every direction, this<br \/>\nunique property offers year-round recreational possibilities. Situated along<br \/>\nthe Old West Scenic Byway, it provides easy access to a 174-mile loop that<br \/>\nshowcases Eastern Oregon\u2019s rugged landscapes, rich history, and charming rural<br \/>\ncommunities, known for biking or scenic drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:\nminor-latin\">During the warm summer months, cool off by lounging along the<br \/>\nMiddle Fork of the John Day River, with additional opportunities to float the<br \/>\nnearby North Fork. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking,<br \/>\nhorseback riding, and mountain biking trails nearby at Bates State Park or just<br \/>\na short drive away in the Strawberry Mountains, Blue Mountains, John Day Fossil<br \/>\nBeds, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:\nminor-latin\">Rich with wildlife, the area makes it a prime destination for both<br \/>\nfishing and hunting. Cast a line in your backyard for salmon, steelhead, trout,<br \/>\nand other native species in the Middle Fork, or enjoy a more laid-back<br \/>\nexperience at the stocked pond in Bates State Park. For hunters, the property\u2019s<br \/>\nlocation is ideal, within a few miles of several major hunting units including<br \/>\nSumpter (51), Beulah (65), Northside (47), and Desolation (50). These units<br \/>\noffer excellent opportunities for big game hunting, including mule deer, elk,<br \/>\nmountain goat, black bear, and even wild turkey along the John Day River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n\"Times New Roman\",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:\nminor-latin\">In winter, the landscape transforms into a snowy playground. The<br \/>\narea boasts extensive terrain for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country<br \/>\nskiing, thanks to the annual snowpack in the Blue Mountains. Trails can be<br \/>\naccessed near Sumpter, Austin Junction, and Bates, while downhill skiing is<br \/>\njust a bit farther at Anthony Lakes being home to some of the best powder in<br \/>\nthe Pacific Northwest due to the elevation &#038; weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span class=\"oypena\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;\nfont-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">TAX LOT MAPS:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;\nfont-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">11S 35E Sec, 20 TL602<br \/><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif;\"><b>ACREAGE: <\/b>0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">.86<br \/>\nAcres \u2013 Per County Site<br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">YEAR<br \/>\nBUILT:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">County<br \/>\nsite does not show<br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">SQ.FT.:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">1,152 sq ft\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment--><span class=\"oypena\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u2013 Per County Site<\/span><\/span><!--EndFragment--><br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">BEDROOMS:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">3<br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">BATHROOMS:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">1<br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">HEAT<br \/>\nSOURCE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">Gas<br \/>\nFireplace, Electric Cadet<br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">APPLIANCES:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">Refrigerator,<br \/>\nrange, microwave, washer, dryer<br \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">OUTBUILDINGS:<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/><\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">Old<br \/>\nHickory Shed<br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif; font-size: 12pt;\">4<br \/>\nStorage Sheds<br \/><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif;\"><b>UTILITIES:<br \/><\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">Power<br \/>\n\u2013 Oregon Trail Electric Coop<b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"text-indent: -1in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">Private<br \/>\nSpring<br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -1in;\">Private<br \/>\nSeptic<br \/><\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"text-indent: -96px; font-size: 0.875rem;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif;\"><b>TAXES:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -96px;\">$<\/span><span class=\"oypena\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; text-indent: -96px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\"Times New Roman\",serif\">1,064.64<br \/>\n\u2013 Per County Site<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--Features--><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1000px;\">\n<p><strong>PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"prop_table\" style=\"width: 1000px; ,border: 0px #fff;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Eastern Oregon Homestead<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Eastern Or Riverfront Property<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Country Homes<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Recreational Property<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Home for Sale in Grant County<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Mountain Property<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Historic Property<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Riverfront Property<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Country Home In Bates, Oregon<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Amazing Views<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Mountain Property<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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, &#038; 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