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Listed by Ruby Peak Realty, Inc.

$950,000

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5 Beds

1.2 Baths

3,670 SqFt

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61608 WALLOWA MOUNTIAN LOOP Joseph, OR 97846

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,670 sqft

Price per Sqft $258

MLS Listing ID 418924932

Style Stories1, Log

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1961

Annual Tax Amount $1,925

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 112.780 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

A rare legacy property on the Wallowa Mountain Loop Road, this handcrafted log home has been in the same family since it was built in 1961 by the award-winning, published Western writer Glenn R. Vernam, whose work was inspired by the very landscape surrounding it. The offering includes 112.78 total acres with 102.06 of mature, unharvested timber, untouched for more than 70 years located on the east side of the Loop Road, providing exceptional privacy, wildlife habitat, and long term resource value. On the west side of the road, the homesite encompasses 10.72 acres with the original log home, outbuildings, and Little Sheep Creek running directly through the property. The creek fronts the land and also fingers around the opposite side of the house, creating a serene, flowing backdrop that enhances the home's rustic charm. The home carries the unmistakable character of its era—solid timber construction, wide-open gathering spaces, and the quiet authenticity of a life lived on “The Divide” and close to the mountains. Set on an expansive site with classic Wallowa County scenery in every direction, the property offers room to breathe, create, and reconnect. Mature trees, open sky, and the peeking views of the Wallowas frame the home, giving it the feel of a private retreat while still offering convenient access to Joseph, Enterprise, and the full Wallowa Mountain Loop. Inside, the home reflects decades of careful stewardship. Original log craftsmanship blends with thoughtful updates, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for year-round living or seasonal escape. Large windows bring in natural light and mountain views, while the generous layout provides flexibility for hosting, working, or simply enjoying the quiet. Properties with this kind of provenance—built by hand, rooted in local history, and preserved by one family for over 60 years—rarely come to market. This is a chance to own a true Wallowa County original.

Location

State OR

County Wallowa

Area _470

Zoning T\G

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Laundry, Passive Solar, Vinyl Floor, Wallto Wall Carpet

Heating Baseboard, Forced Air, Wood Stove

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Appliance Builtin Range, Pantry

Exterior

Exterior Feature Corral, Fenced, Outbuilding, Private Road, R V Parking, Yard

Parking Features Detached

Garage Spaces 1.0

Waterfront Description Creek

View Creek Stream, Mountain, Trees Woods

Roof Type Composition,Metal

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Dividedby Road, Level, Merchantable Timber, Pasture, Sloped, Stream

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Sewer Standard Septic

Water Well

Level or Stories 1

Schools

Elementary Schools Joseph

Middle Schools Joseph

High Schools Joseph

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

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61608 WALLOWA MOUNTIAN LOOP Joseph, OR 97846

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