Gateway Farm Brochure | Fay Ranches

Madras, Oregon

$1,200,000

148.7± Acres

INTRODUCTION

Gateway Farm encompasses 148.7± acres in Oregon’s desirable Gateway farming region, where the lower elevation provides a longer growing season than much of Central Oregon. That extended window allows for greater flexibility in planting and harvest timing, creating opportunities for a wider range of crops and more consistent production.

The property’s existing water infrastructure provides a valuable foundation for future agricultural development. A gravity-fed, pressurized irrigation mainline runs along the southern boundary, supplying water to wheel lines throughout the property - without the added cost of pumps, since the system operates on gravity pressure.

Supporting the farm is an impressive 8,700± square foot combination hay shed and shop with a partial concrete floor. Designed for year-round functionality, the building offers ample space for equipment storage, hay, maintenance, and workshop needs - an essential asset for an efficient agricultural operation.

A comfortable 1,920± square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath stick-built home sits at the center of the operation, just steps from the shop and fields. Whether serving as a primary residence or housing for a farm manager, it offers everyday convenience alongside sweeping mountain and territorial views.

For buyers seeking productive Oregon farmland with room to shape its future, Gateway Farm combines an advantageous growing climate, established infrastructure, and functional improvements in a single offering. With the essential pieces already in place, the property is well-positioned for its next chapter.

1 Gateway Farms | Madras, Oregon

QUICK FACTS

• 148.7± deeded acres in the Gateway area

• 142.4± acres of irrigation rights that are gravity fed (no pumps)

• Located in Central Oregon, a region known for its strong agricultural tradition and growing demand for productive farmland

• 8,700± SF hay shed/shop for equipment and hay storage

• 1,920± SF ranch-style home

• Multiple wheel lines already in place for irrigation

• Lower elevation extends the growing season

• Easy access off Highway 97 via Clark Drive

• Mountain and territorial views

ACREAGE

148.7± deeded acres, made up of 142.4± irrigated acres and roughly 6± acres in home site, shop, and yard. The irrigated ground needs reworking and replanting to reach full hay production, with multiple wheel lines already in place to deliver water across the fields once the ground is brought back into production. Water is gravity-fed to the property, avoiding the cost and upkeep of pumps. Terrain is flat and open throughout, and the property’s lower elevation extends the growing season relative to surrounding benches.

The 1,920± square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath stickbuilt ranch-style home sits on a single level with an attached two-car garage, deck, and patio. Interior features include a pantry, walk-in closet, and a primary suite on the main floor, with electric and wood-burning heat options. The 8,700± square foot hay shed/shop has a partial concrete floor and ample bay space for equipment, hay, and shop work. A buried, gravity-fed pressurized mainline runs along the south boundary, feeding multiple wheel lines already staged in the field. Access is via maintained gravel roads off Clark Drive and McFarland Road, just off Highway 97.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

The 142.4± irrigated acres are not in active hay production today, but existing wheel lines and gravity-fed water keep replanting costs low and create meaningful upside once the ground is reworked. Once reestablished, the irrigated ground could return to hay or grazing production.

AREA HISTORY

Gateway takes its name from a natural break in the terrain carved by Trout Creek, which offered the easiest north-south passage through this stretch of Central Oregon long before roads or rails existed. Oregon Trunk Railway crews established the townsite around 1911, and by 1913 Gateway had its own post office and stockyards, quickly becoming a shipping point for surrounding wheat and hay ranches. Jefferson County itself was carved out of Crook County in 1914, and the rail line’s completion to the Columbia River that same era opened these bench lands to serious agricultural development. Irrigation projects built through the late 1930s brought water to the valley floor, turning open range into the productive hay and grain ground still farmed here today. The Gateway post office closed in 1956 as commerce consolidated in nearby Madras, but the ranches it once served continue to work the same ground.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Lake Billy Chinook and The Cove Palisades State Park sit about 30 minutes southwest, offering houseboating, waterskiing, and some of the best kokanee fishing in the state. Smith Rock State Park, a world-class climbing and hiking destination, is roughly 40 minutes south near Terrebonne. The recently reimagined Kah-NeeTa Hot Springs Resort, with its mineral pools and riverside cabanas, is about 30 minutes east on the Warm Springs Reservation. Madras itself offers local dining, a Saturday farmers market, and the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, while Bend’s Old Mill District adds breweries, shopping, and live music about an hour south.

LOCATION

Tucked in the Gateway area just north of Madras, this property sits at the edge of Central Oregon’s high-desert farm country, where irrigated fields give way to sweeping views of the Cascades and Mount Jefferson. Highway 97 and Clark Drive put Madras’s shops, schools, and hospital within easy reach, while Redmond’s regional airport and the recreation hub of Bend are roughly 45 minutes south. The Deschutes and Metolius Rivers, along with miles of public land, are close by for fishing, hunting, and hiking. It’s a working-farm setting with real convenience: private enough for wide-open living, close enough for everyday errands.

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AIRPORT SERVICES

Madras Municipal Airport (S33), a general aviation field with hangar space, is about 15 minutes south of the property. Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond offers commercial and charter service approximately 45 minutes away. Bend Municipal Airport, with FBO and fuel service, is roughly 60 minutes to the south.

WATER RIGHTS

Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some exceptions, cities, farmers, factory owners, and other users must obtain a permit or water right from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source, whether underground or from lakes or streams. Landowners with water flowing past, through, or under their property do not automatically have the right to use that water without the department’s permit. The State of Oregon administers Oregon’s waters under a “prior appropriation” doctrine; first in time, first in the right.

MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape. 20 www.fayranches.com | 800.238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

Set on 148.7± deeded acres in the heart of Gateway’s high-desert farm country, this property pairs a 1,920± square foot ranch home with an 8,700± square foot hay shed/shop built for real working use. Irrigation water rights cover 142.4± acres, with multiple wheel lines already in place and a buried, gravityfed pressurized mainline ready to support expanded production. The lower elevation extends the growing season beyond neighboring ground, while sweeping mountain and territorial views frame the setting. Just off Highway 97 near Madras, with Redmond’s regional airport 45± minutes away, this is a rare combination of production potential and everyday convenience.

CONTACT

$1,200,000

TAXES

$4,073 (2025)

PRICE TERMS

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Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange

This is an exclusive co-listing with Fay Ranches and NAI Cascade. Please contact Jerry Hicks at (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@fayranches. com or Walt Ramage at (541) 771-8260 | wramage@naicascade. com to schedule a showing. An agent from Fay Ranches or NAI Cascade must be present at all showings unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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