Welcome to Sauer’s Flat, an iconic sight for locals and traveling passersby alike on

their way through the Illinois Valley and on to the Oregon Coast. This offering

includes 170 acres of land including over a quarter mile of Illinois River frontage,

irrigation water rights dating , two homes, and an aggregate quarry all across four

separate parcels.

For the last 100+ years the owners have lived upon and farmed this property;

approximately 70 acres make up the west pasture and it has been home to harvests

of hay, hemp, and other crops. Irrigation rights date as far back as 1887 and the

existing infrastructure provides multiple possibilities for irrigation methods

including flood irrigation, a canal for distribution, as well as risers from the

underground mainline that could be adapted for aerial irrigation. The land is split

by Redwood Highway which runs North to South and provides easy access to and

from the farm for the transportation of harvest and equipment.

The land here is extremely diverse, abutting the Illinois River with Class II loam soils

on the western side and stretching east to a timbered hillside. The eastern side of the property includes two homes nestled in the hillside that provide gorgeous views of the pasture below as well as sunsets beyond Eight Dollar Mountain to the west. The homesites provide ample space for additional irrigation and/or keeping of livestock, with approximately 15 acres of flat usable space surrounding them.

Further east of the homes, lies just under 80 acres of land comprising a large

network of trails for atv or horseback riding as well as a small racetrack, fenced

pasture for possible additional livestock, electrical service and is also home to a

rock quarry on the North side of Reeves Creek Road. The quarry has been leased in

the past and could provide an income stream for potential buyers. Adjoining public

lands grants this property access to over 3000 acres of Local, State, and Federal

lands for additional recreation, hunting, and more.

Ideal for any admirer of wildlife, the property is visited regularly by blacktail deer,

wild turkey and more. The property lies in both the Chetco and Applegate hunting

units and is eligible for over the counter tags for rifle and archery. The Illinois River

is home to wild salmon, steelhead, and fall runs of chinook.

The Southern Oregon region is known for an intense natural beauty that includes

world renowned attractions such as the Rogue River, Crater Lake National Park,

Kalmiopsis Wilderness, 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

highly productive farming, a refreshing rural lifestyle, and a charming small-town

culture.

Welcome to Red’s Cabin, a truly unique Howard Prairie Lake property with a story that spans more than five generations. Situated on 9.12 wooded acres along the lake, this original Southern Oregon homestead has remained in the same family since 1889 and is now being offered for sale for the first time in its history.

More than a mountain retreat, Red’s Cabin combines a custom home, extensive water features, direct recreational access, and an extraordinary family legacy dating back to the earliest days of settlement in the Rogue Valley.

Custom Mountain Home Overlooking Howard Prairie Lake

Built in 2008 as a tribute to the Neil family legacy, the 2,907 SF, 3-bedroom, 3-bath home reflects the character of its mountain setting. Custom juniper woodwork is featured throughout, complemented by exposed timber details, vaulted ceilings, and a dramatic stone fireplace anchoring the great room.

The home offers inviting kitchen and living spaces designed for gathering, along with an upstairs loft/game room and spacious bunk room. A private balcony off the bunk room overlooks one of the property’s most distinctive features: an impressive permitted pond surrounded by mature forest.

Unlike many remote mountain properties, Red’s Cabin is fully on-grid, offering the convenience of established power while preserving its secluded recreational setting. Full security panels for all main-level windows provide an additional layer of protection when the property is not in use.

The home is offered fully furnished for a seamless transition and is equally well suited as a private family retreat, recreational getaway, or legacy property to be enjoyed for generations.

Water Features & Outdoor Amenities

Water is a defining feature of Red’s Cabin. A year-round spring-fed stream enters the property and feeds the impressive permitted pond before continuing past the home toward Howard Prairie Lake.

The property also includes 4.1 acres of water rights and a certificated reservoir permit, creating a rare combination of natural water, established water rights, and mountain recreation.

Just steps from the stream, an impressive covered outdoor stone fireplace creates a memorable gathering space beneath the trees. A zip line extends over the pond and drops into the water, adding another unique recreational feature.

A detached garage was designed to complement the architecture of the main home and includes an upper storage loft, providing useful additional space while maintaining the cohesive character of the property. Other outdoor amenities include a bocce ball court and the original historic ranch cook shack.

Direct Access to Howard Prairie Lake & Public Lands

Red’s Cabin offers exceptional access to the surrounding Southern Oregon high country. The gated property connects directly to Howard Prairie Lake, extensive public lands, and miles of recreational trails, including a trail system that continues around the lake.

Whether hiking, fishing, exploring the surrounding forest, or simply enjoying the water and mountain setting, the property provides immediate access to the outdoor lifestyle that makes the Howard Prairie area so special.

A Southern Oregon Homestead Dating Back to 1889

The history of Red’s Cabin is inseparable from the history of the Neil family in Southern Oregon. Claiborne and Louisa Neil began their journey west in 1852, traveling with their young children on a wagon train bound for Oregon. They arrived in the Rogue River Valley in 1854 and established a 640-acre Donation Land Claim east of Ashland. The creek running through that original property eventually became known as Neil Creek.

The family established farming, livestock, orchard, and irrigation operations in the Rogue Valley. In 1889, W. L. Neil expanded the family operation into the mountains, purchasing approximately 280 acres in what was then known as Grizzly Prairie Meadow near present-day Howard Prairie.

The mountain ranch supported dairy cattle and later served as important summer range for the family’s livestock operation. By 1890, the family had constructed irrigation ditches from Willow Creek to flood and irrigate the high mountain meadows.

The Creation of Howard Prairie Lake

The property’s history changed dramatically in 1958 with the creation of Howard Prairie Lake. An earth-filled dam was constructed across Grizzly Creek, flooding much of the broad meadow that had once formed the Neil family’s mountain ranch. Approximately 518 acres of the ranch were taken through eminent domain for the reservoir project.

Joan Neil Boyden fought to preserve portions of the family property that were not required for the lake. Her efforts ultimately protected approximately 9.2 acres on the cabin side of Howard Prairie Lake, where Red’s Cabin stands today.

As part of the condemnation agreement, the original ranch cook shack was moved from Willow Creek across the meadow by teams of horses. That historic structure remains on the property today, providing a direct connection to the ranch’s early history.

The Story Behind Red’s Cabin

Joan Neil Boyden was affectionately known by her family as “Red,” a nickname inspired by her red hair. Following Joan’s passing in 2006, her children, Mark, Dan, and Julie Boyden, designed and built the current home as a tribute to their mother and to the family’s long connection with the land.

Red’s Cabin became a place where future generations could gather and continue a family story that began with an Oregon Trail journey more than 170 years ago.

Today, the property represents a rare intersection of Southern Oregon history, natural water, lakefront recreation, privacy, and direct access to public lands. With its custom home, year-round stream, permitted pond, water rights, on-grid infrastructure, distinctive improvements, and remarkable provenance, Red’s Cabin offers an opportunity that is difficult to replicate.

For the first time since the Neil family established its Howard Prairie ranch in 1889, the next chapter of this extraordinary property is ready to be written.

Discover a truly unique Southern Oregon real estate opportunity featuring four existing homes situated across 20 acres. Zoned RR-5 with 16.7 acres of water rights, this versatile property combines multiple residences, agricultural potential, a separate shop, and fenced acreage.

Each home enjoys expansive mountain, valley, vineyard, and territorial views. The multi-home configuration creates possibilities for multigenerational living, extended family, agricultural support, or potential immediate rental income.

Four Existing Homes

The property includes one stick-built residence and three manufactured homes. All four homes offer three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing considerable existing living space across the property. Each home is served by its own septic system, while all four share a well. All four septic systems were pumped in July 2025.

The 1,784 square foot stick-built main residence offers comfortable single-level living with a practical ranch-style floor plan. Interior features include hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fans, a breakfast bar, and tile counters. Forced-air heating and a heat pump serve the home.

The three manufactured homes measure approximately 1,568 square feet, 1,440 square feet, and 1,763 square feet. Each manufactured home has its own internal driveway, providing added separation and privacy.

The property has five separate electrical meters: one for each of the four residences at 202, 204, 206, and 208, plus a dedicated meter for the shop.

Separate 2,000+ Square Foot Shop

A separate shop building offers more than 2,000 square feet for equipment, vehicles, tools, storage, projects, or agricultural use. The shop has its own electrical meter and provides useful workspace for maintaining the property, storing machinery, or supporting rural activities.

20 Acres, RR-5 Zoning and Gravity-Fed Irrigation

The approximately 20-acre property is zoned RR-5 and includes fenced acreage with room for animals, gardening, equipment, and RV parking.

Approximately 16.7 acres of water rights enhance the property’s agricultural potential. The irrigation system is gravity-fed and may support pasture, gardens, animals, crops, or other productive uses. Private gravel access serves the property.

Talent, Oregon and the Rogue Valley

Located in Talent, Oregon, the property offers a rural setting with convenient access to communities and services throughout the Rogue Valley. Talent is approximately 6 miles from Ashland, 9 miles from Medford, and 13 miles from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport.

Nearby Interstate 5 provides convenient north-south access through Southern Oregon. Ashland offers dining, shopping, arts, and cultural attractions, while Medford provides regional shopping, healthcare, employment, and air travel. The surrounding Rogue Valley is known for wineries, outdoor recreation, and a mild four-season climate.

Buyers should independently verify all information, including residence details, square footage, manufactured home information, permitted uses, rental eligibility, zoning, water rights, irrigation delivery, well capacity, septic systems, electrical meters, access, and development potential.

The living room is both grand and intimate, a beautiful Rumford fireplace with a hand-
carved Carrara marble surround. Fashioned from a single 3-by-12-foot block imported

from Italy.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping Rogue River views, while custom built-ins and
a tray ceiling enriched with a hand-painted trompe-l’oeil fresco elevate the space into
something truly special.

The formal dining room continues the narrative of craftsmanship and light, with a crystal
chandelier, coffered ceiling with carved beams, and built-in serving cabinetry. French
doors open effortlessly to patios, gardens, and the river beyond, allowing entertaining to
extend naturally outdoors.
At the center of the home, the kitchen pairs old-world character with professional
functionality. Custom hardwood cabinetry with bas-relief detailing is complemented by
distressed Bulgarian limestone flooring and imported limestone countertops. A tiered
butcher block island anchors the space, alongside a four-burner DCS cooktop with
integrated griddle and grill, double wall ovens, and a paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator.
Crystal pendant lighting adds refinement, while the adjacent breakfast nook, defined by
a curved wall of windows, offers a charming setting with built-in banquette seating, a
trompe-l’oeil domed ceiling, and views across the gazebo and landscaped grounds.
Supporting spaces are equally considered. A butler’s pantry connects the kitchen to the
laundry, featuring a full-size Sub-Zero freezer, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and a built-in
desk. The laundry room includes extensive storage, a utility sink, and a dedicated drying
closet with an integrated rack and heat system.
The east wing transitions to quieter, more private spaces. A richly detailed library
showcases walnut hardwood floors, extensive built-ins with hand-carved basketweave
detailing, and a second Rumford fireplace. Beyond, the primary suite offers a deeply
personal retreat with a solid wood beam ceiling adorned with hand-painted accents,
custom built-ins, and a window seat overlooking the grounds. The en-suite bath is
decadently appointed in marble with crystal lighting, a Baja-style shower, a soaking tub,
a separate steam shower, dual vanities, and a seated makeup station. A custom walk-in
dressing room with a full jewelry cabinet with felt-lined drawers completes the suite.
Upstairs, a grand balcony overlooks the foyer, leading to two guest bedrooms finished
with walnut flooring, custom built-ins, and detailed ceilings, each capturing views of the
river and park-like setting. Additional spaces include a flex room that can be used as a
nursery, office, or meditation room. There is also a beautiful children’s playroom tucked
beneath the roofline.

Modern systems are seamlessly integrated throughout, including hydronic radiant in-
floor heating in every room powered by an oil-fired boiler, a five-zone ducted HVAC

system providing both heating and cooling, a Lutron HomeWorks lighting automation
system, and a Kohler liquid-propane backup generator supporting essential functions. A
private well supplies domestic water, while river water rights with dual 2,000-gallon
holding tanks support irrigation across the lower grounds and gardens.
A climate-controlled conservatory/greenhouse, featuring glass roof panels, radiant heat,
humidity control, programmable lighting, and irrigation, supporting citrus trees, herbs,
and seed propagation. Adjacent potting and flower-cutting areas reinforce the estate’s
working garden ethos.

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.