This expansive property sits above the Round Valley, minutes from the Challis Hot Springs. It is ideal for a homestead or a new build, with multiple building spots throughout the property. There is plenty of elbow room for outbuildings, corrals, landscaping, and more. This location has some of the best views of Challis and the Round Valley.
Motivated Sellers! Smack dab in the middle of one of the best recreation areas in the west, The Lazy W Ranch is situated on 55.9 acres in Challis, ID. The spacious 4586 sqft home and a mountain lodge feel makes this the ultimate lifestyle and legacy property. The home and 10 acres are on one parcel and 45.9 irrigated acres on the adjoining parcel. Historical two crop yearly hay yields about 4 tons per acre and current market prices are about $300+ per ton. Using a reseeding program hay production could increase to avg 6 tons per acre annually. Excellent pressurized irrigation rights with two wheel lines. Wildlife frequent the property. Fruit trees, a shop, garage, and multiple outbuildings can be utilized for additional income opportunities and storage. The RV parking area has it's own septic hookup area and ample yard room for multiple RV's. 3 automatic waterers inside livestock corrals and a squeeze chute. A propane generator system provides backup power for the home. Graced by a large backyard deck this house has views all around inside and out of the surrounding mountains and valley. Inside is set up like a hunting lodge with a large great room and picture windows. A unique and spacious split level floor plan. Tons of storage throughout and tons of character. See video tour!
GARDEN CREEK GEOTHERMAL RANCH. This beautiful ranch, just a few miles west of the small town of Challis, Idaho is nestled in the Rocky Mountains with a 415-acre spread, set back in the cottonwood trees with a half mile of Garden creek running throughout. This majestic ranch has roughly 60-70 acres of gravity flow irrigated ground with the remainder of the acreage being in trees, native grass, and sagebrush. There are surface water rights from Garden creek with excellent priority rights. However, the true crme de la crme of this amazing land are the geothermal possibilities that are as of yet, simply brimming with potential. Owner reports three known locations of live water on the property with a constant temperature of 70 degrees. Deeper exploration may result in much hotter water. Big game animals are plentiful in both the private access of John's Gulch as well as in the public lands that border the property, which makes this an incredible opportunity for a base hunting operation. Garden Creek, a year-round stream, contains small trout and is both wonderfully soothing and very fishable. Come and see it today!
Andrea Conner, License # DB48170, Xome Inc., License # CO40878, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Challis is located in Idaho. Challis, Idaho has a population of 891. Challis is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 38.67% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.44%.
The median household income in Challis, Idaho is $25,417. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,663 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Challis is 43.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 8.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 9.1 inches per year, with 21.7 inches of snow per year.
