Wide Open Mesa-Top Property Close To Power And Utilities

The subject property is a 1.4 acre lot located in Nimrod River Park, a rural residential community situated northwest of Beatty and set against the backdrop of the lush green fields and aspen meadows of southern Oregon.

Situated within close proximity to both the Sprague River and the Fremont-Winema National Forest, this property is ideal not only for fishing and hunting, but also hiking, camping and horseback riding.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: While Nimrod River Park is an expansive subdivision that occupies most of the land in this region around the Sprague River, the subject property is located in a part of the subdivision overlooking the valley from atop a mesa. This means accessing the subject property will first require you to drive up Tableland, a road which ascends the mesa from the west. Because of this, anyone scouting the property is encouraged to take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle.

Roads & Access, Cont'd: Once reaching the top of the mesa, primary roads like Tableland and Rim Roads are well-maintained or two-track gravel roads which should be easy to navigate. That said, the subject property is located along Grant Street, a road so overgrown and untrafficked as to be unrecognizable even when standing on it (see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page). While the subject property is only a short distance off of Rim Road, as mentioned above, a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle is recommended when scouting the property. 

Power & Utilities: Unlike most of the land you find in this subdivision, residential power lines and underground utilities can be found servicing a developed home site located only one lot east of the subject property. Because of this, it should be easier and more affordable to develop the land. Anyone looking to investigate the costs associated with getting service connected on the subject property is encouraged to contact Pacific Power, the utility company servicing this region.

Wells & Water Table Depth: While some of the properties in this subdivision have wells, holding tanks seem to be a common option. Given this property’s location at the top of a mesa, however, drilling for water is likely infeasible or prohibitively expensive. Because of this, anyone looking to develop the property is encouraged to investigate alternative water sources or bulk storage methods.

Zoning: The Nimrod River Park subdivision is zoned R-2, a designation whose purpose is to establish and maintain areas for rural residential uses. This may include everything from single family residences to small-scale hobby farming. To learn more about the R-2 Zoning Designation, please see the attached PDF.

No HOA: The Nimrod River Park subdivision has no HOA and there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: Despite being part of a formal subdivision, there are no covenants or restrictions on file with the County for either the Nimrod River Park subdivision or the subject property.

Acceptable Structures: It should be noted that per County zoning, acceptable structures for this region include single family residences, mobile homes and manufactured homes. Additionally, the minimum square footage requirement for this region is only 300 square feet, meaning this area is ideal for tiny homes as well. To learn more about developing the land for residential purposes please contact the Klamath County Planning Department.

Camping & RV Use: The subject property may be used for camping but only for twenty-one days in a six month period. Anyone looking to stay longer than seven consecutive days must acquire a permit from the County. Additionally, RVs may be used here but only for recreational purposes. RVs may not be used as permanent residences though may be used for longer if the owner has acquired a building permit (meaning if they're in the process of building the permanent home site). Tiny homes with a trailer frame (meaning not on a permanent foundation) are classified as RVs and thus must be registered with the state DMV. Any use of such a vehicle on the land would be considered recreational use and not residential. To learn more about using the land recreationally please contact the Klamath County Planning Department. 

Sprague River: As noted, this subdivision gets its name from the nearby Sprague River. This river and its many tributaries boast superb trout fishing opportunities, making this property especially suited for the fisherman in the family. 

While the town of Beatty is close to the subject property it is ultimately very small and offers little more than a post office. Anyone looking for food and supplies will need to venture into nearby Klamath Falls, the County seat which sits in close proximity to this subdivision. Home to 22,000 residents, this vibrant community boasts hospitals, schools, parks and churches as well as places to shop, dine and relax, including the picturesque Klamath Lake.