38.18 Acres on Salt Creek with Timber, Privacy and Two Homesites. Escape to your own private retreat tucked away near the end of a quiet dead end road. This 38.18 acre timber property offers a rare combination of investment, independence, and opportunity, featuring two homesites and water rights dating back to 1963 and 1966. The main home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, and 1248 sq ft of comfortable living space. A second dwelling of 874 sq ft sits near Salt Creek, perfect for multi generational living or rental income. Enjoy delicious water from 2 springs above the property, incredibly low property taxes, and the freedom that comes with rural living! Amazing property for an off grid lifestyle, a long term timber investment, or simply a peaceful retreat with easy access to Salem or the Coast. Potential VA loan assumption, at 2.25%, but would need a Buyer with 170k+ down. Appointment only, no drive bys.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
38.18 acresLot Size
$560Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Shadrin• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals
38.18 Acres on Salt Creek with Timber, Privacy and Two Homesites. Escape to your own private retreat tucked away near the end of a quiet dead end road. This 38.18 acre timber property offers a rare combination of investment, independence, and opportunity, featuring two homesites and water rights dating back to 1963 and 1966. The main home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, and 1248 sq ft of comfortable living space. A second dwelling of 874 sq ft sits near Salt Creek, perfect for multi generational living or rental income. Enjoy delicious water from 2 springs above the property, incredibly low property taxes, and the freedom that comes with rural living! Amazing property for an off grid lifestyle, a long term timber investment, or simply a peaceful retreat with easy access to Salem or the Coast. Potential VA loan assumption, at 2.25%, but would need a Buyer with 170k+ down. Appointment only, no drive bys.
Greater Lansing AoR #774539
Apr 21, 2021
Sold
$537,000
$430/sq ft
Oct 22, 2020
Listed
$537,000
$430/sq ft
Beautiful 37 acre property with 2 homes surrounded by valuable timber with established Salt Creek water rights! Extensive renovations were made to the primary dwelling (17925 Brown Rd) in 2016. Secondary dwelling (17930 Brown Rd) is 874 sq.ft. and is not included in the sq.ft. per this listing. Secondary dwelling could be maintained as a rental or removed and replaced with your dream shop or barn with it's existing utilities! Dead end Rd, PLEASE be respectful of neighboring properties!
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Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2025.
Nov 2, 2016 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a ductless heat pump.
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Nov 2, 2016 • Final
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Rewire a residential building and install a new electrical service.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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
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7 days above 89° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Dallas, OR • 97338
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Redfin Estimate for 17925 Brown Rd
$678,362
$21K under list price of $699K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $420K to $725K.