Columbia Gorge shangri-la!Breathtakingly rare 38 acres with approx. 1/2 mile frontage on Major Creek, pasture, garden and trails and swimming holes. Originally served as a hunting cabin in the 40s,the NW contemporary, 2 beds,2 bath 1780 sq ft home is fully off the grid and has provided the seller comfort for over 43 years. With 4 outbuildings including a 60X30 metal building, and an 8x12 green house, there is ample space for all your toys, implements and plants. The Hood River Bridge is about 12 miles and The Dalles bridge is 18 miles making all the world class recreation, wineries, mountains, hiking and more within easy "striking" distance. The 3 acre pasture is suitable for livestock and the fenced in garden provides the bounty! The beautiful property is located just E of Catherine Creek and shares the same mix of plants and wildlife unique and protected to the area.Great for meditation rereat. Major Creek Rd is a county maintained road. Bordered by USFS and private land. Located in the CGNS, General management.Suitable for prepers.
Active
$1,150,000
160 S Major Creek Rd, Lyle, WA 98635
2beds
1,780sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
38.79 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$646/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Swimming holesGreen houseMetal buildingFenced in garden
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 31, 2025 at 12:21am
Listed by:
Brad Bookmyer 541-490-3605,
John L. Scott Columbia Gorge
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 169624583
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Propane Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stove, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Garage On Main, Accessibility
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden, Raised Beds
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
- Body of water: Major Creek
Lot
- Size: 38.79 Acres
- Features: Gated, Pasture, Private, Wooded, Acres 20 to 50
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, SecondGarage
- Parcel number: 03121900000200
- Zoning: Ag
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: NW Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Cedar
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Standard Septic
- Water: Cistern, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar Off Grid
Community & HOA
Community
- Senior community: Yes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lyle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $646/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,780
- Annual tax amount: $534
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$646/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listing removed | $1,150,000$646/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Price change | $1,150,000-8%$646/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Price change | $1,250,000-13.8%$702/sqft |
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| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$815/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $528 -1.1% | $240,780 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $534 -2% | $227,620 +0% |
| 2022 | $545 -6.2% | $227,580 +19.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,662/mo
Principal & interest
$5665
Property taxes
$594
Home insurance
$403
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98635
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Dallesport Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 4/10Lyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- NALyle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whitson
- Middle: Henkle
- High: Columbia
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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