Nickel Mountain Ranch | Fay Ranches

NICKEL MOUNTAIN RANCH

Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon

$12,495,000 | 1,247.57± Acres

Nickel Mountain Ranch | Riddle, Oregon

INTRODUCTION

Introducing Nickel Mountain Ranch, an extraordinary property available for sale, spanning an impressive 1,247.57± acres in scenic Douglas County, Oregon. This remarkable ranch consists of approximately 1,020± acres of meticulously managed timber alongside 227± acres of picturesque meadows. The remaining acreage showcases captivating canyon lands and encompasses the coveted cabin site.

The timbered areas boast a diverse array of trees, including majestic Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, aromatic incense cedar, spruce, and even a few oak trees, enhancing the natural splendor of the property. The cabin site offers exceptional panoramic views overlooking the sprawling ranch.

Situated within the coveted Melrose Hunting Unit, this property presents an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and avid hunters. With its elevated position, the ranch provides access to breathtaking vistas of the Cow Creek Basin, offering endless opportunities for scenic exploration and outdoor activities. The ranch is a haven for wildlife, offering trophy-class hunting experiences for Black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, wild turkey, and more. Moreover, the presence of Cow Creek running through a portion of the property provides excellent fishing prospects for coho salmon, fall Chinook salmon, winter steelhead, small-mouth bass, and cutthroat trout.

One notable feature of Nickel Mountain Ranch is the substantial rock quarry located on the premises. With reserve estimates exceeding 2,797,142± yards of crushed rock, this quarry holds remarkable longterm income potential. The rock quarry has undergone comprehensive analysis, inventorying, and surveying, resulting in an estimated value of approximately 14-15 million dollars. It is important to note that the buyer will need to conduct their own assessment of the rock quarry.

Nickel Mountain Ranch represents an exceptional investment opportunity, offering a vast expanse of land featuring lush-timbered areas, picturesque meadows, and captivating views of the breathtaking Cow Creek Basin. Whether you seek a prudent investment, a recreational retreat, a tranquil haven, or an escape into nature, this ranch is a sanctuary that fulfills all those desires.

QUICK FACTS

• 1,247.57± acres

• Exceptional recreational opportunities

• Cow Creek runs through the property

• Abundant black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, and turkey hunting

• 3 landowner preference (LOP) tags

• Year-round grazing

• Big-game hunting opportunities

• Rock quarry with improved roads

• Amazing privacy

• 30 Minutes from Roseburg

• Melrose Hunting Unit

ACREAGE

1,247.57± deeded acres

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TIMBERLAND

Spanning across an expansive landscape of approximately 1,020± acres, Nickel Mountain Ranch showcases meticulously managed timbered areas. These well-preserved woodlands are home to a diverse array of tree species, including magnificent Douglas fir, aromatic incense cedar, stately ponderosa pine, resilient spruce, and even a scattering of majestic oak trees. The presence of these trees further enhances the innate beauty of the property. To ascertain the value of the timber, the buyer is encouraged to conduct their own assessment.

RECREATION

H unting & W ildlife

Situated within the Melrose Hunting Unit, this property offers an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and hunters. Overlooking the Cow Creek Basin, the property provides access to scenic views and outdoor activities. The ranch provides trophy-class opportunities for blacktailed deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, wild turkey, and more. Additionally, the ranch is eligible for three landowner preference (LOP) tags for each species located on the property.

Grab your fly-fishing rod and head to Cow Creek for private access to the river. Cow Creek offers and variety of fish species to pursue, including winter steelhead, coho salmon, fall Chinook salmon, smallmouth bass, and cutthroat trout. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning, or baitcasting, your chances of getting a bite here are good.

Attractions to the area and within minutes of the Nickel Mountain Ranch are Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Falk Estate Vineyards, and Cougar Canyon Golf Course.

Photo not taken on property

AREA HISTORY

The land encompassing the Nickel Mountain Ranch holds significant historical importance as the ancestral homeland of the Cow Creek Tribe. This tribe has a deep-rooted and storied history in southern Oregon, with their presence dating back generations. Legends and historical accounts suggest the land served as the abode for the Cow Creek Tribe, and intriguingly, it is rumored that an undisclosed location on the property is the final resting place of a revered Cow Creek Chief.

For countless years, the Cow Creek Tribe relied upon this area for sustenance and cultural practices. The land provided abundant resources for hunting, fishing, and gathering, forming vital components of their traditional way of life. These ancestral grounds also served as essential tribal meeting places, where communal activities and sacred ceremonies took place, fostering the unity and heritage of the Cow Creek Tribe.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

The rock quarry on the Nickel Mountain Ranch has been inventoried, and the rock can be sold to construction companies for paving. The rock quarry has reserve estimates as high as or over 2,797,142± yards of crushed rock. The rock quarry has excellent long-term income potential.

CLIMATE

Climate data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Riddle-Oregon.html

In Riddle, Oregon, the summers are generally short, warm, dry, and mostly clear. Winters are somewhat cold, generally wet, and mostly cloudy. Summers months are cooler during the mornings but become warm to hot by the afternoon, while winters are chilly, cloudy, and rainy. In a typical year, in Riddle, Oregon, temperatures fall below 50° F for close to 200 days per year. Riddle’s annual precipitation is typically around 33 inches per year, and it snows, on average, 25 days per year. The humidity in Riddle is generally below 60% for approximately 10% of the year.

MINERAL RIGHTS

The rock quarry has reserve estimates as high as or over 2,797,142± yards of crushed rock. The rock can be sold as paving material, and with good access roads to the quarry on the Nickel Mountain Ranch, it makes selling the rock attainable. The rock quarry has excellent long-term income potential. This ranch creates an excellent investment opportunity. It is recommended the buyer performs his/her own assessment of the rock quarry. All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

Nickel Mountain Ranch | Riddle, Oregon

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

Located in Douglas County, Oregon, near the town of Riddle.

Access to the ranch for buyers will be only when accompanied by the broker.

SUMMARY

Nickel Mountain Ranch is a unique property for sale, offering diverse investment opportunities and a range of recreational activities. Spanning 1,247.57± acres in Douglas County, Oregon, near Riddle, this ranch combines timbered areas and meadows, providing a picturesque setting to enjoy stunning views. Steeped in Native American history, the property holds intriguing rumors of a native Cow Creek chief being buried on-site.

The presence of a rock quarry with well-maintained roads and easy access offers potential income through the sale of rock tailings. The quarry presents an opportunity for sustainable royalties, providing a potential source of continuous revenue. As part of the Melrose Hunting Unit, the ranch affords

Nickel Mountain Ranch | Riddle, Oregon

exceptional hunting prospects, including trophy-class opportunities for black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, and wild turkey.

The ranch’s private access to Cow Creek opens up a world of fishing opportunities, with the chance to catch coho salmon, fall Chinook salmon, winter steelhead, small-mouth bass, and cutthroat trout. Additionally, the property offers a buildable cabin location with panoramic views, allowing buyers to construct a permanent structure that takes full advantage of the breathtaking surroundings. With its natural amenities and diverse potential, Nickel Mountain Ranch is a true haven for those seeking investment opportunities, recreational pursuits, tranquility, and a deep connection with the outdoors.

$7,357.49 in 2022-2023

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Scott Coe at (541) 980-2252 | scoe@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .

TAXES TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

Nickel Mountain Ranch | Riddle, Oregon

Nickel Mountain Ranch | Riddle, Oregon