Durkee Oregon Real Estate

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Durkee Oregon is part of Baker County, and is located about 20 miles southeast of Baker City Oregon. Many People consider the Pacific Northwest one of the best places to retire and opportunities to purchase real estate are plentiful.

Durkee sits right off the off the Old Oregon Trail Highway and is very small community with tremendous growth potential. It was the location of early placer mining for gold. Originally known as Express Ranch, it was Wells Fargo stage station in 1862. When the railroad bought the right-of-way from the Durkee family in 1883, the town was renamed. Durkee was also a favorite camping place for emigrants and teamsters. The real estate in Durkee is still very affordable and if you are looking to invest in some real estate, this may be where you want to look. 

In 1906, 76-year-old Oregon Trail pioneer Ezra Meeker set off from his front yard in Puyallup Washington with a yoke of oxen, a covered wagon, a driver and a dog, and, over the next two years, walked to Washington DC by way of New York City.  He got into trouble when the railroad shipped the Durkee, Oregon monument to the wrong city; he was accused of fraud by the Durkee citizens.

Durkee is a charming tiny town. Its proximity to Baker City gives residents access to shopping and schools. There are a few homes for sale in Durkee and the surrounding area, but what makes Durkee exciting from a real estate point of view is the land. There is plenty of land available in Durkee and because it's located along Highway 30, much of the land is ideal for development into recreational properties.

As part of Baker County Oregon, Durkee utilizes the services of the county to serve its residents. Many of the residents of Durkee work for the Ash Grove Cement Co who is one of the largest employers in the area.

Durkee has always been a place to stop on Old Oregon Trail highway. From the days of the covered wagon and the stage coach Durkee remains a place for those interested in going to Bridgeport, Oregon.  

Durkee real estate could be a sleeper investment for those interested in investing in the future. If you are interested in looking at Durkee, contact us today so you view not only the opportunities of the future, but the real estate opportunities of today.

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