Secluded Off-Grid Log Cabin Retreat nestled in Oregon’s Coastal Mountains and beautiful Ash Valley! Less Than 15 Minutes to Loon Lake, 30 Minutes to the Umpqua River, and 45 minutes to quaint Winchester Bay and the Pacific Ocean!! Thoreau didn’t have it this good, in this unique 5 acre off-grid former home and property of author Ellie Keeland and local legend ‘Loon Lake Lloyd’! Unplug here, and get to know the wildlife, whether as an author’s retreat, a ‘back to basics’ self-sufficient farm and barn, or a simple hunting cabin in the heart of Roosevelt Elk country, this is pristine paradise with pasture, and year-round Holiday Creek running through the property!! Discover this rare opportunity for your very private, and tranquil, wilderness getaway in this handcrafted log home, with gravity fed spring water. Excellent southern exposure for solar potential, future gardens, and special outdoor projects!!! Property is being sold AS-IS — it is ready for someone with imagination, a sense of adventure, and a vision for its potential. NOTE: access involves rough terrain and will require a 4-wheel drive vehicle to access. No drive-bys. Buyer's Realtor must be present and showings shall be scheduled in advance. Wildlife galore — elk, eagles, hawks, buzzards, owls, turkeys, woodpeckers, waterfowl, grouse, quail, song and hummingbirds, amphibians, bats, pack rats, chipmunks, squirrels, skunks, mink, beaver, otter, bobcat, coyotes, wolves, deer, bear, and mountain lion.
Rare opportunity to own a legacy off-the-grid property located in Oregon's lush southern coastal region. Off Oregon Hwy 38, just 4 miles from Loon Lake Lodge, this hand crafted log home sits in a pristine valley with excellent southern exposure for solar power. Home is wired but no power to the property, is connected to spring water. Enjoy abundant wildlife, lush soils, garden, and year round creek on five acres adjoining BLM.
RMLS #15506350
Sep 25, 2015
Sold
$80,000
$65/sq ft
Sep 14, 2015
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Jul 17, 2015
Listed
$89,000
$73/sq ft
Off the grid living. Secluded home with tons of potential. 5 acres of privacy with old log home. Spring water runs to house, but there is no electricity. Home is wired and just needs a source of power. Mostly flat with potential for large garden area. Deer and elk everywhere. Small year round stream on parcel. Live off the land.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1996
Sold
$272,000
$223/sq ft
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Assessment*
2025
$190 (−6.9%)
2024
$204 (+9.5%)
2023
$186 (+22.2%)
2022
$153 (+3.0%)
2021
$148 (+4.1%)
2020
$142 (−7.2%)
2019
$153 (+42.4%)
2018
$108 (−13.4%)
2017
$124
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45.85 Acres
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Vacant Land
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Douglas County
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R63257
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Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.
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Farm Forest Zone
The Farm Forest Classification is intended to promote management, utilization, and conservation of forested grazing lands, lands which might not be forested but have such potential, and non-tillable grazing lands adjacent to forested lands. The purpose of this classification is to encourage sound management practices on such lands for agricultural or forest resource uses, including but not limited to: watershed management; recreation; fish and wildlife management; and agricultural activities consistent with sound forest and agricultural management practices, to retain lands within this district for farm and forest use, protecting such land from nonresource use and conflicts.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Reedsport, OR • 97467
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