The most amazing sunrises and sunsets are just part of the riches found at Painted Skies Ranch. With 175 acres of fertile, mostly untapped soils and 127 acres of irrigation (a combination of surface, ground and district water). Painted Skies Ranch offers an outstanding opportunity to create an incredible farm or ranch. This valley is well known for producing excellent grain hay and wheat. This would also make an excellent vineyard or hemp farm. Amenities include a private, small lake, which is home to large volumes of water fowl. This ranch also includes 2 land owner preference tags (buyer to confirm with ODFW). Barn, shop, equipment shed and a large updated, 5 bedroom home, small airstrip and hangar, on a quite, private county road. All this and just minutes to the Deschutes River and White River, both known for excellent fishing. Current price is below county assessor's real market assessed value! Painted Skies Ranch the million dollar views and peaceful setting are calling yo
RanchProperty Type
1890Year Built
175.22 acresLot Size
$244Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jerry Hicks• Fay Ranches, Inc.
Listed by Hunter Hicks• Fay Ranches, Inc.
Bought with Alexander Robertson• Fay Ranches, Inc.
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Market trends in 97037, OR
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
94.5%
2.5% MoM
Median sale price
$509K
$130K MoM
Avg. days on market
190d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
0 MoM
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Sale history for 56217 NW Merrell Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSCO #201908339
Sep 30, 2020
Sold
$665,800
$244/sq ft
Jun 18, 2020
Pending
—
May 5, 2020
Price Changed
$749,000
$275/sq ft
Mar 9, 2020
Price Changed
$779,000
$286/sq ft
Feb 19, 2020
Price Changed
$789,000
$290/sq ft
Jan 28, 2020
Price Changed
$799,000
$293/sq ft
Jan 15, 2020
Price Changed
$812,500
$298/sq ft
Jan 6, 2020
Price Changed
$825,000
$303/sq ft
Dec 2, 2019
Price Changed
$859,000
$315/sq ft
Oct 30, 2019
Price Changed
$864,000
$317/sq ft
Sep 30, 2019
Price Changed
$874,000
$321/sq ft
Aug 26, 2019
Listed
$899,000
$330/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,581 (+9.3%)
2024
$6,937
Tax history for 56217 NW Merrell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,581 (+9.3%)
2024
$6,937
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
175.22 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
2,725
Year built
1890
Style
Ranch
County
Wasco County
APN
12925
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
May 7, 2026 • Active
Commercial electrical
Electrical
Apr 30, 2025 • Final
Commercial electrical
Reconnect the electrical service for an irrigation pump.
Electrical
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.