Foots Creek Ranch | Large Acreage Legacy Land Opportunity in Southern Oregon

Foots Creek Ranch is a rare large-acreage offering featuring approximately 900 acres in the Foots Creek area of Gold Hill. The property combines scale, privacy, seasonal creek frontage, public land adjacency, merchantable timber, water rights, residential improvements, and recreation potential in an accessible Southern Oregon location near I-5.

The ranch includes wooded terrain, usable ground, internal roads, mountain and territorial views, a home, cabin, 32′ x 48′ shop, and 24′ x 36′ storage building. Together, these features create a strong foundation for recreation, timber management, long-term ownership, and future planning.

Legacy Land Opportunity

Large Southern Oregon land holdings with this combination of acreage, access, natural beauty, water resources, timber, and residential utility are increasingly difficult to find. Foots Creek Ranch offers nearly 900 acres for buyers seeking a private recreational ranch, timber property, hunting retreat, conservation-minded holding, or long-term rural estate.

Water Rights and Creek Frontage

Foots Creek Ranch includes 78 acres of water rights and significant seasonal creek frontage. The property has approximately 3,225 feet along seasonal Foots Creek and approximately 1,930 feet along seasonal Left Fork Foots Creek, creating over 5,000 feet of combined seasonal creek frontage. The water rights and seasonal creek corridors add utility, habitat, scenic value, and land diversity to the ranch. 

Marketable Timber

Foots Creek Ranch includes a timber component. According to the 2016 timber cruise conducted by Adderbury, the property included an estimated 1.6 million board feet of merchantable fir, along with pine, cedar, maple, oak, and madrone. The seller reports there has been no commercial logging since the 2016 timber cruise.

The timbered landscape contributes to privacy, wildlife habitat, recreation, and scenic appeal, with potential for future forest management, fuels reduction, habitat enhancement, or timber-related planning, subject to buyer due diligence and professional forestry review.

Recreation, Wildlife, and Public Land Adjacency

Foots Creek Ranch offers strong recreational potential for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV use on the subject property, wildlife viewing, camping, and exploring. Located in the Applegate Unit, the ranch offers habitat diversity for blacktail deer, bear, elk, and other regional wildlife. The property also adjoins public land, expanding the overall landscape feel and adding meaningful appeal for buyers who value privacy, recreation, and access to a larger outdoor setting.

Location and Climate

Foots Creek Ranch is located near Gold Hill with easy access to Interstate 5, Medford, Grants Pass, regional services, airports, medical facilities, shopping, dining, and employment centers. The property offers rural privacy without feeling remote.

Elevations range from approximately 1,280 feet to 1,880 feet, supporting a temperate year-round climate with limited winter snow compared to many higher-elevation ranch properties.

Gentle Topography and Usable Ground

The ranch offers a desirable mix of moderately sloping land, usable areas, and limited steep hillside compared to many properties of this size. This supports access, recreation, timber management, wildlife movement, and long-term planning.

Natural Beauty and Setting

Foots Creek Ranch captures the natural beauty Southern Oregon is known for, with mountain and territorial views, wooded hillsides, seasonal creek frontage, wildlife habitat, and a private rural setting.

Existing Homesites and Infrastructure

The property includes a single-story home and cabin, helping preserve two established homesite locations. Supporting infrastructure includes four domestic wells, two septic systems, electricity, internal roads, a 32′ x 48′ shop, and a 24′ x 36′ storage building.

Reported well outputs are 60 GPM, 30 GPM, 12 GPM, and 3 GPM. These improvements provide meaningful utility for current use and future planning while preserving the primary appeal of the ranch as a large land, timber, water, and recreation holding.

Development Potential

The subject property is comprised of 9 tax lots. A preliminary review of County records indicates that 37-4W-1DC TL 201 and 37-4W-12 TL 100 are considered one legal parcel. It is currently unknown how many of the remaining tax lots would be recognized as legal parcels, or whether additional legal parcels may underlie the existing tax lot configuration.

As a first step toward future development planning, a parcel legality determination is recommended. Additional residential opportunities may be possible depending on parcel legality findings, land use review, replacement dwelling eligibility, property line adjustments, partitioning, or other Jackson County requirements. Buyer to perform all independent due diligence.

Southern Oregon Ranch and Recreation Property

Foots Creek Ranch is a rare opportunity to acquire a large Southern Oregon land holding with scale, access, water resources, merchantable timber, seasonal creek frontage, public land adjacency, wildlife habitat, recreation potential, and existing residential utility. Located near Gold Hill, I-5, Medford, and Grants Pass, the ranch offers a unique balance of privacy and convenience for buyers seeking a legacy land opportunity, recreational retreat, timber property, hunting ranch, or long-term rural holding.

Large Acreage Opportunity with I-5 Proximity

This large acreage property offers a unique opportunity for buyers seeking a private rural setting with convenient access to the I-5 corridor. Consisting of four legal parcels, the property provides a larger landholding with strong regional connectivity, great valley views, open space, and a sense of separation from surrounding development. Its location near major transportation routes and nearby services creates a practical balance of rural privacy and accessibility.

Acreage, Setting, and Views

The acreage offers a private rural setting with great valley views, natural surroundings, and room to enjoy the open space. While the property adjoins the I-5 corridor, the overall setting still provides privacy, separation, and the appeal of a larger landholding with convenient access to surrounding communities, services, and regional travel routes.

Recreation and Wildlife

Located within the Rogue Hunting Unit, an area known for trophy blacktail deer, the property offers additional recreational and wildlife appeal. The acreage, setting, and surrounding habitat create opportunities for buyers who value outdoor use, wildlife, and the broader recreational lifestyle associated with rural Southern Oregon properties.

Water Rights

The property includes 6.6 acres of water rights; however, the availability of the water is unknown at this time. This should be considered as part of the property’s overall due diligence and future-use considerations.

Existing Homesite

An existing 1,791 square foot single-level home is located on the property and enjoys great views from its established homesite. The home is considered to have minimal contributory value, but the existing homesite may support the property’s future potential. Buyers should independently investigate the condition of the home, utilities, financing options, and any potential renovation, replacement, or redevelopment plans.

Buyer Due Diligence

Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all aspects of the property, including zoning, land use regulations, access, utilities, water rights, home condition, permitted uses, financing options, parcel configuration, and any future improvement plans. Property is being sold as-is.

Only 8 minutes from Asante Medical Center and all that Grants Pass has to offer – yet once inside the gate, you feel like you have entered a park: a place to relax and play that is far away. Swim in the refreshing pool, fish your own pond network, enjoy the garden or put the irrigated farm area to work.  Nothing will beat a fruitful day’s work like lounging on the wraparound deck enjoying a serene emerald and aquamarine vista. 

On the West Coast, water is the new Gold!  Featuring a strong well, a large reservoir of water across three ponds, and irrigation rights from Grants Pass Irrigation District, 1900 Midway is rich in resources and offers all the water one could desire! 

As you enter the fully fenced property, through one of the 2 access points, you get a profound sense of calm. This is a place where time seems to slow, the hum of modern life fades, and nature takes the lead.  The property includes a beautiful southern inspired home set among the landscape, a cozy modern guest house, functional workshop, and multiple greenhouses – a functional retreat.

At the heart of the property are three tranquil, connecting ponds, one with an island—they reflect the sky, the trees and inspire the property’s water-centric, riparian, self-sustaining garden design. Wildlife here is abundant – the osprey fish from the ponds summer and fall, herons, egrets, wood ducks, owls, songbirds and more call this sanctuary home; hobbyist birders will delight in the year-round diversity. Frogs bellow on summer evenings and the ponds feature blue gill, crappie, large mouth bass and catfish rolling in the water, ready for the angler.

Landscaping, Trees & Gardens

The Landscape is a transformative experience. 30 years in the making, the property’s emerald surround is fully mature. The landscape has many distinct garden rooms and connecting pathways, 2 orchards, mature shade trees, drought tolerant shrubs, boxwood and laurel hedges, lawns & perennials – all providing year-round growth. Additionally, a 20’ x 50’ commercial greenhouse provides the opportunity to grow all year round, it is currently filled with specimen citrus from hardier zones. The “chicken cabin” is an eye catching coop to raise your own chickens in and enjoy fresh eggs each day.

The Main Residence

From the moment you arrive, the main home captures your attention with its charming, post century modern farmhouse feel, wraparound porch, redwood lap siding and picture-perfect views of the ponds. The house feels as though it has been placed within the landscape rather than upon it—an intentional design choice that enhances the overall feeling of sanctuary.

Inside, the light filled main living space greets you with 10’ tall ceilings, and generous, light receiving windows frame garden and pond views. The heart of the home is a spacious kitchen with a large “picnic table island” that encourages gathering and connection. There is ample room for cooking and conversation, a generous pantry/laundry room, directly adjacent, ensures an uncluttered feel for the main kitchen/ gathering area.

The main floor includes a guest bedroom and a beautifully appointed large bathroom with tile flooring. At the back of the home, the primary suite and “sunroom” enjoy peaceful views to the pond and landscape, with direct access to the wraparound deck—an ideal spot for quiet mornings and evenings. The en-suite bathroom is functional, bright, and elegant.

Upstairs the two adjoining breezy, light-filled rooms currently serve as a guest room & office/design studio. Potential for a third bathroom would create a second level mini suite. Below the main floor, accessed from the back of the house, is a 1225 square foot basement with floor to ceiling storage shelving and separate firewood storage room. Well equipment, water heater, and electrical service are all easily accessed from within. 

Every element of the home has been designed with thought and care, offering comfort, beauty, and a true sense of belonging in the natural world.

The Guest House

Nearby, yet distinctly separate from the main home, is the charming guest cottage. This converted shop/studio now serves as a cozy 2 story secondary dwelling.

The main level features an open living space, kitchen with abundant, marble topped counter space, gas range, and undercounter storage. Generous natural light is welcomed throughout the space & the main level includes a separate pantry and laundry room.

Upstairs, the bedroom and ensuite bath offer views of the ponds and surrounding property—giving the room an elevated treehouse feeling. An ideal retreat for guests or highly sought after supplemental income generator.

A Living Masterpiece

Everything about this oasis has been designed to foster peace, creativity, and a connection with nature, home, and self.  The moment you arrive, the property invites you to breathe deeper, move slower, and experience each moment fully. This is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Whether you are looking for a full-time retreat, a creative homestead, or a rare piece of “lifestyle” property close to town, 1900 Midway offers the opportunity to live in harmony with the land and to enjoy a depth of privacy that is increasingly hard to find.

History

The name Weather Bee Farms is a tribute to the original developers of the property, the Weatherby family, whose legacy is deeply rooted in both the land and the broader outdoor community. The Weatherby name is widely recognized as the founder of Weatherby Firearms, a world renowned sporting firearms company known for craftsmanship, performance, and a strong connection to the outdoors

Residence

The residence is a warm and inviting Northwest style log home offering approximately 2,464 square feet with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Built in 1981, the home reflects a timeless rustic character with classic log construction, natural wood finishes, and a layout that feels both comfortable and functional for everyday living. The main level is centered around an open concept great room, dining area, and kitchen with vaulted ceilings and generous windows that bring in natural light and frame the surrounding landscape. The kitchen is well equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a 48 inch propane cooktop, double oven, raised bar seating, and a walk in pantry. Two bedrooms, a full bath, laundry area, storage room, and access to the attached oversized three car garage are all located on the main level for convenience. Upstairs is a loft space and the private master suite that includes a comfortable bedroom, walk in closet, and a ensuite bath with double vanity, jetted tub, and tile shower. Additional features include forced air heating and central air on the main level, a mini split serving the upper level, a wood stove for added warmth and ambiance, wood casement windows, wood doors, and a large rear deck overlooking the creek and natural setting.

Land and Water

The 9.74 acre parcel is impeccably maintained and thoughtfully laid out, with wonderful landscaping that complements the natural beauty of the setting. Gently rolling terrain offers a desirable mix of open ground and usable pasture, while Thompson Creek runs through the property and sits just steps from the back door of the home, creating a rare and inviting creekfront setting. Irrigation rights support agricultural use, and the property’s soils are a quality loam. A private well provides domestic water, and the existing infrastructure supports both comfortable rural living and small scale agricultural use.

True Homestead

Weather Bee Farms is well established as a true working homestead, thoughtfully set up for those looking to live more independently. The fenced garden area, measuring approximately 75 by 75 feet, has been organically farmed and carefully maintained. A cold frame greenhouse extends the growing season, while the established fruit trees and perennial plantings add both beauty and long term productivity. Permanent plantings include apple trees such as Granny Smith and Fuji, pear and Asian pear, walnuts, raspberries, currants, gooseberries, strawberries, table grapes, elderberries, rhubarb, and asparagus. The layout of the property supports a natural flow between the home, garden, and pasture.

Outbuildings & Improvements

The property is well suited for a variety of uses, with a barn, chicken coop, greenhouse, firewood shelter, covered RV carport, round pen and turnout areas already in place. Full perimeter fencing with some cross fencing supports animals. This level of infrastructure is well suited for everything from a hobby farm with a few cows to horses, small livestock, and an active homestead setup.

Location

Situated in the Applegate Valley, the property offers convenient access to a wide range of outdoor recreation, including nearby public lands, the Applegate River, and Applegate Lake. The Applegate Valley wine trail is just minutes away, along with local farms and community gathering spots. Positioned between Grants Pass and Jacksonville, the location provides both accessibility and a sense of retreat. The area is known for its scenic beauty, slower pace, and strong connection to the outdoors, making it a desirable place to call home.

Located in the Illinois Valley just north of Cave Junction proper, Crickett Lane offers rural living in a gorgeous natural setting while also having easy access to Hwy 199 for trips to the Oregon Coast or for medical and professional services in Grants Pass and Medford. The property is the last on a dead end street past two gates, and backs up to BLM land that offers access to recreational land for hiking, hunting, and BLM even offers permits for harvesting firewood!  

The landscaping around the home enchants the senses as you ascend the driveway, with a beautiful rock wall bordering the carefully planted flowers and fruit trees, and a concrete curb encloses the lawn.  The landscaping is all irrigated from the pond below; this pond is fed by a spring on neighboring BLM land and the property enjoys water rights for up to 3.6 acres of irrigation.  With ample parking space for cars, trucks, and even trailers, the driveway is large enough for plenty of vehicles or toys. The owner also has blueprints for a shop that could be built in the future.

Layed out with two bedrooms and one bath on each level, the home is well suited for multi-family or multi-generational living. There are private entrances on each level and the home features Rockwool sound-deadening insulation within all the walls including the floor/ceiling,so it truly provides privacy between the levels.  

Entering the first floor you will find the space filled with natural light filtering through windows that surround the room. The entry is laid with a slate tile and transitions to a beautiful rustic hickory flooring throughout the space with matching trim.  Split into two usable spaces, the floor features a living room and an area that would be well suited for a dining nook or bar area – this space is split by a custom bar top laid in amber onyx that is backlit and prepped with plumbing to become a future wet bar.  

The living space features a gorgeous mountain range view to the west and a sliding glass door that exits to the full wraparound patio. The lower level includes two bedrooms: the first includes a large window to the west enjoying the view and both rooms are very well lit with recessed lighting as well as ceiling fans; all of the trim, closet, and doors are of a high quality clear grained wood that offers a beautiful contrast.  A well organized mechanical room, laundry, and full bath with tile shower and schist vanity round out the main floor.

Access to the main floor can be made through multiple exterior sliding glass doors on the wraparound deck, or from the interior stairs that lead from the downstairs living room to the kitchen. Walls of windows and glass doors wrap the kitchen and living space upstairs and offer magnificent views over the deck and to the mountains in the distance including an icon of the Illinois Valley, Eight Dollar Mountain.  

This space is packed to the brim with finishes certain to please the discerning homeowner – it is nearly too much to mention. The kitchen alone includes endless features – underlit clear grain cabinetry, cosmos schist countertops, large format polished travertine tile floor and travertine backsplash, recessed and decorative pendant lighting, and the list goes on. Transitioning to the dining and living room you are met by custom hardwood floors, theater grade surround sound wired in-wall, recessed dimmable lighting, and nearly 180 degrees of view. Large sliding windows and an eight foot sliding glass door are encased in clear grain fir continuing to tie the whole house together.

Venturing down the hallway you will find two bedrooms and a full bath, each with solid core six-panel doors for quality, privacy, and longevity. This bathroom features beautiful travertine tile floors with a tiled base that leads to a luxurious walk in shower. The cabinetry in the bathroom is abundant and made to match the kitchen and is pristine in quality, topped in the schist stone with a beautiful top mounted sink. Moving on to the secondary bedroom you enjoy wood framed windows looking to the north for soft natural light; a ceiling fan, and large bifold closet make this a comfortable space.

The master bedroom rounds out the top floor and also includes high quality flooring, surround sound, a lighted closet with cedar shelving and in-wall safe, bedside lighting and a feeling of tranquility staring out to the big sky view. This space is the control center for the home, with bedside switches for security lighting and viewing of the surveillance system on the tv, there will be no surprises. An eight foot floor to ceiling glass door provides access to the wraparound deck and lets in the evening sunset while keeping the morning sun at bay.

As if the depth of detail on the interior wasn’t enough, stepping outside on either level offers both a relaxing setting and the perfect opportunity for entertaining. The covered patio and deck are each approximately 2,200 square feet and have lighting and plenty of electrical outlets for any kind of decorations a buyer has in mind. There are even generator hookups on the bottom level for if the power goes out!

The amount of thought and energy put into the home is directly reflected on the land as well. The owner has installed seven foot perimeter fencing around the property providing both security as well as keeping wildlife out of the manicured landscaping. Gates have been installed to be able to enjoy the adjacent BLM that offers access to abundant recreation, hiking, and hunting for the outdoorsman and adventurer.  A beautiful pond sits below the home and provides irrigation to the property. The pond is filled by both an extensive french drain around the home as well as water delivered from a certificated spring on neighboring BLM land.

The Illinois Valley is known for a mild climate and jaw dropping natural beauty including the Illinois River, an established and growing wine industry, and lush landscapes including the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.  Furthermore, Southern Oregon is home to world renowned attractions such as the Rogue River, Crater Lake National Park, Pacific Ocean, and many more recreational opportunities. With a distinct four seasons, but mild winter, this climate is known as one of the most enjoyable in North America.  

Centrally located between the Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest Metropolitan areas of Portland and Seattle, this offering provides a buyer an opportunity to enjoy luxury, privacy, a refreshing rural lifestyle, and a charming small-town culture.

Welcome to 2275 Galice Road, an exceptional 74.04-acre ranch property located at the gateway to Hellgate Canyon, and the legendary Rogue River. This Southern Oregon offering blends productive level ground, year-round water, extensive improvements, water rights for 72 acres and great natural beauty into a property that functions as both a working ranch and a private recreational retreat.

The land is level and fenced, with wide open pastures framed by mountain backdrops and western sunsets. Frontage on year-round Jumpoff Joe Creek, valuable water and irrigation rights, and a nearby natural swimming hole provide both utility and lifestyle appeal. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property, including deer, turkey, and other wild game species.

Arrival & Setting

A custom wrought-iron entry gate marks the entrance, opening to main home and views across the ranch and surrounding mountains. The setting is peaceful and private, yet accessible, placing you minutes from Merlin and the I5 corridor while feeling a world away.

Contemporary Farmhouse Living

The two-story farmhouse features a traditional layout with clearly defined spaces. A grand foyer with tall vaulted ceilings opens to the loft above, creating a strong sense of arrival. The main level includes a formal living room, well-appointed kitchen, dedicated dining room, large private office, and a spacious primary suite. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, a large island, ample cabinetry, and dual ovens. The primary suite is located on the main level and offers a private retreat with an oversized bedroom, walk-in closet, and ensuite bath featuring dual vanities and a large jetted tub. An oversized utility room anchors the opposite wing of the home and is paired with a full guest bath. Access to the attached two-car garage is also located on this side of the home, making it ideal for ranch and outdoor living.

Upstairs, the primary staircase leads to an open loft with a wrap around balcony that functions as a second living space. At each end of the upper level are two oversized bedroom suites, each with vaulted ceilings and a private full bathroom, well suited for guests or kids. A secondary staircase off the mudroom accesses a separate upper level bonus-room wing, featuring bonus rooms, offering flexible space for recreation, storage, office use, or hobbies. Interior updates include flooring, carpet, and interior paint throughout significant portions of the home. 

Ranch Improvements & Infrastructure

This property has a rich history as both a horse ranch and dairy, and its improvements reflect that legacy, while offering modern adaptability:

• 2019 built, 7,200-square-foot metal shop with 800-amp, 3-phase power, providing outstanding versatility for agricultural operations, equipment storage, fabrication, commercial use, or serious hobbyists.    (Note: Anticipated replacement cost for this improvement would likely reach $500,000 to replicate in today’s market, does not include the 800 amp power service or interior walls, etc.)
• A historic ~25,000± square-foot dairy barn has been enclosed and includes multiple storage rooms and large open spaces. 
• A converted milking parlor offers an entertainment and gathering area with kitchenette and bathroom, and could also function as guest accommodations. 
• Nearly 1 surface acre irrigation bulge with rubber liner, located near the shop. 

The scale and functionality of these improvements are increasingly difficult to replicate and offer flexibility for agriculture, hobbies or creative adaptive reuse.

Land, Water & Lifestyle

Nearly all of the 74.04 acres is usable pasture ground, ideal for horses, livestock, or hay production. Jumpoff Joe Creek enhances both irrigation capability and recreation, while the swimming hole provides a natural gathering place during warmer months. Portions of the property also enjoy access to public lands, enhancing recreational opportunities.

A Rare Southern Oregon Opportunity

2275 Galice Road is more than a ranch—it is a complete lifestyle property offering land, water, views, infrastructure, and location in one cohesive package. Whether envisioned as a working ranch, equestrian estate, recreational compound, or legacy family holding, this property delivers scale, versatility, and character that are seldom found in today’s market.

Properties offering this combination of 74.04 acres, year-round water, extensive improvements, and proximity to the conveniences are increasingly rare.