OR SALE BY OWNER– 6.03 Acre Off-Grid Retreat in Deschutes County, Oregon
Escape to your own private off-grid sanctuary just 9 miles from the charming town of Sisters, Oregon. This 6-acre parcel offers fresh air, endless sunshine, and the beauty of juniper and ponderosa pines—perfect for anyone seeking an off-grid homestead or a refreshing weekend getaway location.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
Two 40’ Skoolies (School buses converted into off-grid and/or shore-power enabled tiny houses on wheels- one is a Bluebird, the other is an International)
* Both equipped with solar power, running water (you must haul water in, but can fill 50 gallon tanks on the buses that will then pump into the plumbing), wood stove heat, and Nature’s Head composting toilets
* Sleep up to 7 people (5 beds total)
* One bus features a working shower and a 10-gallon hot water heater
* Both buses are drivable, though they haven’t le...
* Both buses are drivable, though they haven’t left the property in 7 years (mechanic inspection recommended)
16’ Yurt (Pacific Yurt brand)
* Custom built platform with beautiful wood flooring and 10x10’ deck
* Includes snow/wind package for year-round use
* Wood stove package included (not yet installed)
Teeny-tiny Home on Wheels (64 sq. ft.)
* Electrical hookups and foot-pump sink
* Fits up to a queen mattress
ACCESS AND SETTING
* Year-round accessible via dirt road (unmaintained, but 4WD only needed in heavy snow or mud)
* Wildlife paradise—regular visits from coyotes, wild turkeys, quail, deer, owls, bats, and songbirds
* Crisp, clean air and panoramic starry skies
WHY WE LOVE IT
For the past 8 years, this has been our family’s refuge from the Portland winter gloom—a place of peace, sunshine, and nature. As we prepare to move out of state, we’re ready to pass this magical property on to someone who will love it as much as we have.
IS IT BUILDABLE?
It's not clear- homes are being and have been built on adjacent and nearby parcels. We never intended to permanently live there, so have done no more than cursory research on this. Wells have been dug on adjacent lots, so that is indeed possible. The parcel is zoned Forest 2 and Wildlife Area in Deschutes County. We have set the price point assuming that obtaining a building permit for a residential home will be challenging if not impossible, but it seems it may be possible for someone that is able to navigate the county zoning and permitting process. If your intent is to build, please do your own research.
For sale by owner- no realtors, please. No owner-financing available.
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Property was closely adjacent to, but NOT burned in the recent Flat Fire. Wildland firefighters are able to access the parcel, and we saw evidence that they'd been on the property and taken measures to protect our "structures" on the site.
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