Escape to the peace and beauty of Oregon's John Day Valley! Set on 5.63 picturesque acres along a quiet country road, this inviting property offers breathtaking views in every direction with the Aldrich Mountains, McClellen Ridge and majestic Strawberry Mountains to the east. Located in the highly sought-after Murderers Creek Hunting Unit and near the scenic John Day River, it's the perfect basecamp for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a slower pace of life. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, an oversized living room, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, propane stove, and an upstairs bonus room where the views get even better. Outside, the large shop provides endless space for projects, hobbies, or storage, while the acreage offers room for animals, recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the wide-open landscape. A rare opportunity to own your own Eastern Oregon retreat!
Active
$445,900
27710 Picnic Creek Rd, Mount Vernon, OR 97865
3beds
2baths
1,952sqft
Single Family Residence, Manufactured Home
Built in 2000
5.63 Acres Lot
$424,000 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceSpacious kitchenPropane stove
- 59 days
- 225
- 16
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Relevant Real Estate LLC 541-848-0715
Source: Oregon Datashare,MLS#: 220225201
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Baseboard, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Instant Hot Water, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Fiberglass Stall Shower, Laminate Counters, Linen Closet, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Propane, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,952
- Total interior livable area: 1,952 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Detached Carport, Driveway, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Covered Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: RV Hookup
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5.63 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Corral(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 4944
- Zoning description: EFU
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MobileManufactured
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Manufactured Home
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Standard Leach Field
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $332,750
- Annual tax amount: $1,842
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All kitchen appliances, washer and dryer.
- Exclusions: Kitchen island, small silver refrigerator, carport and shipping container.
Estimated market value
$424,000
$403,000 - $445,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $445,900+27.4%$228/sqft |
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| 7/15/2021 | Sold | $350,000$179/sqft |
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| 4/5/2021 | Pending sale | $350,000$179/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $350,000$179/sqft |
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| 1/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $350,000$179/sqft |
Source: Eastern Oregon Realty, Inc. #20281705 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,789 +3% | $149,354 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,737 +3% | $145,004 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,686 +3% | $140,781 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,637 -3.5% | $136,681 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $1,696 +3.1% | $128,835 +3% |
| 2018 | $1,644 +2.7% | $125,083 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,602 +4.5% | $121,440 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,533 | $117,903 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $1,533 | $111,135 |
| 2014 | $1,533 +7.6% | $111,135 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,424 +4.6% | $107,899 +6.1% |
| 2011 | $1,362 -1.7% | $101,706 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,385 +1015.5% | $98,744 +1007.1% |
| 2009 | $124 | $8,919 |
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