$1,200,000

The Werst Ranch

Despite the name, The Werst Ranch is a really nice place. Owned by the Werst Family since approximately 1947, this 125.72± acre ranch offers an exceptional combination of agriculture, recreation, river frontage, and history in beautiful Wallowa County.

The property includes approximately 53.26± acres of flood-irrigated pasture with water rights dating to 1893, 1897, and 1905, plus approximately 55.3± acres of non-irrigated pasture. Approximately 4,220± feet of Wallowa River frontage provides exceptional scenery, wildlife habitat, and a reputation for fishing for rainbow trout, steelhead, white fish and bull trout. Numerous springs, mature willow and cottonwood trees, and a rich agricultural history add to the property's character.

The grazing is currently leased through April 1, 2027, with approximately 70 cow/calf pairs utilizing the property from May 1 through July 20 and again from September 1 through October 30. A distant Werst Family relative currently leases the grazing and would like to continue this arrangement into the future.

Improvements include a 1,688± SF 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with covered porch, living and family rooms; 1,344± SF machine shed/shop; additional workshop; greenhouse; 448± SF RV storage building; antique dairy barn; corrals; and cross-fenced pasture.

Located in Minam Hunting Unit 60, the ranch offers excellent recreational opportunities, including elk, turkey, and whitetail deer hunting. Weaver Pond is located directly across the road, offering additional family-friendly fishing opportunities on top of the Wallowa River. The section of the Wallowa River is known to “fish very well” in comparison with the rest of the area and offers opportunities for restoration.

Just over 30 minutes to Joseph and approximately 50 minutes to La Grande, The Werst Ranch is a rare combination of productive ground, historic water rights, river frontage, hunting, fishing, and Wallowa County recreation.

Information provided herein is from sources deemed reliable; however, it is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all information, including acreage, measurements, water rights, zoning, property boundaries, improvements, and other property details to their own satisfaction.