If you are an investor, developer, or simply seeking the ideal private retreat close to town, this unique opportunity is minutes from the Grant County Regional Airport and Industrial Park, the Blue Mountain Hospital, and the bustling businesses located in downtown John Day and Canyon City. This listing includes three tax lots totaling 116.72 acres, available for purchase together or separately. For those with vision, this acreage provides a canvas for future development. The deeded access and utilities nearby offer an opportunity for subdivision into homesites as small as one acre with panoramic views of the town and mountains. Tax lot 3900, having 25.2 acres, features two large terraces ready for utilities. In addition, a large rock and gravel stockpile adds value to the development. Tax lot 1400 is 71.52 acres, featuring an intermittent stream, offering privacy, and a diverse landscape. Tax lot 1500, comprising 20 acres, features a private building site against a picturesque backdrop of rocky outcroppings and open grassland. The city of John Day is located in Eastern Oregon in Grant County, next to Canyon City, where U.S. routes 26 and 395 intersect. It is a historical city incorporated in 1901 and named after the John Day River, which flows through town. John Day, OR, is famous for gold mining, cattle ranching, timber harvesting, lumber milling, fossil beds, and having one of the best golf courses in Eastern Oregon. The population of the city is about 1654 residents, with an elevation of around 3200 feet.
Active
$600,000
Blue Gulch Rd, Canyon City, OR 97820
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116.72Acres
Unimproved Land
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116.72 Acres Lot
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What's special
Private retreatIntermittent streamOpen grasslandPrivate building site
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 22, 2025 at 10:47am
Listed by:
Rene Mabe 541-604-5900,
Eastern Oregon Realty, Inc.
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 706593655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 116.72 Acres
- Features: Acres 100 to 200
Details
- Additional parcels included: 13S31351400,13S31351500
- Parcel number: 13S31263900
- Zoning: R-1
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Canyon City
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $4,446
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $600,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 97820
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Humbolt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Grant Union Junior/Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Humbolt
- Middle: Grant Union
- High: Grant Union
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

