This contemporary split-level custom built home was inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright design and is energy effcient with fire resistant construction and living earth roof. Acid stained insulated concrete floors with radiant heat throughout. Italian hard trowel finish walls, built-in Alder hardwood cabinets and closets. Kitchen features hardwood cherry floor and poured concrete counter tops plus cabinets pullouts, gas Jenn-Air down draft range, KitchenAid side by side fridge and a large island with a bar sink. Tongue and groove pine ceiling between posts and beams throughout the home. There are gas on-demand hot water heaters and a high efficiency electric boiler for the in-floor heat. Power and telephone run underground. Domestic well water is pumped to cistern, heat is Woodstock Soapstone Company hybrid wood stove. Open air covered porch with outdoor rock fireplace, built with on-site stone. A walk-in root cellar is incorporated underneath the porch. The master bedroom and bathroom (with tile shower and laundry facilities) both have floor to ceiling built-in closets. Entry is here to covered porch with an outdoor shower, rock lined flower bed. Also a plus is rainwater storage tanks for lawn watering. Guest quarters are 1 bedroom and 1 bath with attached garage with wood stove that can be converted into living area. New metal shop with double overhead doors, concrete floor and covered carport. This remote, rural retreat is 100 feet from the North Fork of the John Day River. Enjoy rafting, fishing and recreation at its finest with LOP tags in the Heppner Unit. This 310 acre timbered offering has 3/4 mile of Wrightman Creek frontage and borders BLM. Access year round is on 25 miles of good county maintained gravel road from Hwy 395. 2600 to 3300 elevation with great growing climate for gardening. This is turnkey and a perfect sancutuary for full time living or a weekend getaway. Partially fenced with natural landscape. Wildlife abound on this scenic sanctuary.Must see!
Welcome to Rockin’ River Ranch—238± deeded acres of wild and scenic riverfront along Oregon’s Middle Fork of the John Day River. Offering 0.75± miles of river frontage, this rare, off-grid retreat combines breathtaking natural beauty with a sustainable lifestyle. The 1,903 sq ft home, remodeled in 2022, offers 2 beds, 2 baths, and is powered by solar and hydroelectric systems, supported by gravity-fed spring water. A 10’x20’ guest cabin sits near the river, and additional structures include a large 3-bay shop, two barns, a greenhouse, and a storage shed. Grandfathered under the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, the home sits just 300± ft from the river—an exceptionally rare opportunity. Enjoy year-round recreation: fishing, kayaking, and relaxing by the water; then explore thousands of acres of public lands nearby, including direct access to Malheur National Forest and close proximity to Umatilla and Whitman National Forests. Eligible for 2 elk and 2 deer LOP tags, you can also enjoy seasonal hunting on your very own land. Should a second home on the property fit in your vision, a replacement dwelling permit is available. Conveniently located near amenities and charming towns, yet secluded, this property offers the ideal balance for those seeking autonomy, nature, and a true legacy property. Rockin’ River Ranch invites you to reconnect, recharge, and redefine what home means in the heart of Eastern Oregon. Seller willing to carry contract at 4.95%, call for more information. This property is co-listed with Dixie Barry of Fay Ranches, Inc.

Ritter is located in Oregon. Ritter, Oregon has a population of 91.
The median household income in Ritter, Oregon is $28,125. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,100 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ritter is 45.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 17.4 inches per year, with 53 inches of snow per year.