The location is perfect for many different ventures. Use the property as a B&B, wedding venue, writers retreat, entertaining, or your own personal homestead. The center of the property has century-old Walnut trees that hold all the secrets of years gone by. Fountains and finials, gazebos and gardens, all lay at the feet of the water tower that has been transformed into a fanciful guest house. Bring your imagination!

The historic Bybee House located at Bybee Corner just one mile outside of Jacksonville has a very prominent place both in location and history. A brick courtyard with a fountain centerpiece are nestled under the century-old Walnut trees. The two-story farmhouse has three bedrooms each with their own private bathroom, a country kitchen and cozy living room and den area. Attached to the home through a separate entrance is the water tower area that has been used as a bed and breakfast in the past. This area has two bathrooms, a living room, laundry area, and a bedroom. At the very peak of the water tower is the map room which is a perfect place for a birds-eye view of the valley.

This top-of-world space is perfect for reading or writing. The house and tower were built circa 1887 and are on the National Registry of Historic Places. This property can have a significant reduction in taxes in exchange for annual tours.

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The two building sites here are located with end-of-the-road privacy as the biggest selling point! Located on a county maintained road for good year-round driving conditions these two adjacent properties are the perfect get-away place.

Both properties have a homesite and septic approval in place. The owner is a geologist and would be happy to work with the future buyer on where to best locate a well.

Both properties have homesites that sit well up above the road for a nice view of the heavily timbered mountains surround the area. There are hiking trails all around and the Little Applegate River runs through the foot of the property.

Although there is no place to build along the river banks you can enjoy fishing and summer picnics down by the water during the summer.

Both properties have been surveyed and the seller is ready to sell! Buy one or both parcels for a package deal!

10628 Little Applegate Road is 10.65 acres and is offered at $121,000.
10254 Little Applegate road is 6.45 acres and is offered at $99,000.

These properties are not considered ‘horse property’ but are more for a secluded homesite away from it all.

The property does not have a for sale sign on it so the listing agent needs to be present to show it fully. Great spot for recreation. Hunting, fishing, and hiking!

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An article written for Yahoo travel claims that Jacksonville is “a refuge from the tourist whirl of Napa”

Just over the border from California in the sunny Southern portion of Oregon sits the small town of Jacksonville.  In the early 1960’s it was just considered a ‘poor rundown town’ in the Rogue Valley before locals realized that it had a rich heritage that they could preserve and would draw tourists from far away to visit.

In the old days there was a mock up of an old fort and there were stage coach rides available. I don’t remember how old I was when that all disappeared.  In the early 1970’s the movie “The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid” was filmed there. Lots ots of people being really excited about all the big name stars going to be in the Rogue Valley for the filming. 

Over the years the area has grown into a major player for growing grapes for wine.  The climate here along with the hillside locations allow many different types of grapes to be grown here. A working vineyard I sold several years ago had Chardonay, Cabernet and Syrah grapes as their main crops.  The landscape is quickly changing from what I remember as a child.  The valley was covered in orchards…pears, apples, peaches….the smudge pots that kept the fruit from being destroyed by spring frost has turned to cleaner methods such as windmills and overhead sprinklers. 

The city of Jacksonville is the gateway to the Applegate Valley that is quickly becoming a must-see area for those who love wine and the ambiance of the tasting rooms that go with them.  The pace is slower, the wines are amazing and the views are spectacular.  There are several tasting rooms right in Jacksonville if you prefer to enjoy the old town ‘flavor’of the the “1800’s” while sipping your wine on a sunny day. 

There are great restaurants that showcase local growers, bed and breakfast inss, and music under the stars in the summer. There are no fast food restaurants and the only drive through in town beside one bank is at the local coffee shop that was ‘grandfathered’ in.  Many of the streets have no sidewalks or ones made out historically accurate materials.    

Jacksonville is on the National Historic Registry for towns and the citizens are committed to keeping the town small. It will be interesting to watch over the coming years to see how the town balances growth and business with the small time charm that it has now. If you love love history and charm, come and visit us. You will be glad you did.