421 Deer Crk, Blaine County, ID 83333 (MLS# 21-328977)

$20,500,000

421 Deer Crk
Blaine County, ID 83333
MLS# 21-328977
Status: Pending

Historic Clarendon Hot Springs Ranch cabin overlooks the main lake with South views

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View East across Clarendon Ranch and Deer Creek Ranch. Cooling ponds in foreground cool geothermal water before flowing into Deer Creek.

Originally called Bolton's Hot Springs, then named Clarendon early 1900s

Clarendon Hot Springs was the historical name through the 20th century for a hotel, public hot springs, then private ranch past 40 years.

View from Deer Creek Rd through Deer Creek Ranch en route to Clarendon, a landscape unlike any other in Sun Valley.

Sunset drive through historic Deer Creek Ranch heading West to Clarendon

View SW across the lake, an historic trout fishery

5 Acre Lake is connected to upper ponds by a spillway

The upper cooling pond with geothermal water providing swimming temperature.

Deer Creek tailwater below the dam spillway

Wildlife abounds. Elk by the hundreds, deer, beaver, waterfowl, Sandhill Cranes, wolves, eagles share the land adjacent to the Sawtooth National Forest.

Deer Creek run section below the spillway

Upper pond fed by Jimmy the Harp Creek and Deer Creek

View SE over Clarendon at dusk. Stillness and quiet is beyond description.

No matter what the season or weather, Clarendon is magical.

View of Clarendon from the 45 lot subdivision.

Fall view South of the upland 45 lot subdivision above the Deer Creek riparian zone.

Typical view from the 45 lot subdivision upland ecosystem.

Road through forested section accesses lots

View of wetlands from forested area of the Clarendon Subdivision.

Upland area surrounded by stream and wetlands looking West.

Aerial view of Deer Creek Westerly with National Forest beyond.

Beaver pond on upper stretch of Deer Creek on the property in Fall color.

Undeveloped 80 acres with Deer Creek running through it below the lake

National Forest West of the property from mountain bike trail

View East down valley with geothermal heat beneath entry road into the property.

South Facing property enjoys spectacular sun exposure

Up-Valley view across Deer Creek riparian area, historic hot springs pool adjacent to creek, Forest Service beyond.

Deer Creek Rd to Clarendon is snow plowed by the county.

Geothermal water keeps the cooling ponds ice free

View East across one of two cooling ponds

Geothermal energy snowmelt beneath roads and pathways can be expanded.

Property Description
Clarendon Hot Springs Ranch is 320 Acre historic hot springs w Deer Cr & pond wildlife preserve 15 min to SUN Airport & Sun Valley/Ketchum resorts. Private ranch, hot springs & land development, conservation & restoration opportunities. Existing 45 lots plus undeveloped 80 acres adjacent to National Forest & New Deer Cr Ranch. Geothermal water rights offer renewable energy and recreation values.

Details

Documents

Location Tax and Misc

Current Price: $20,500,000

Area: South of Ketchum

Street Number: 421

Street Name: Deer

Street Suffix: Crk

State/Province: ID

Zip Code: 83333

County: Blaine

Subdivision: Clarendon

Assessor's Parcel #: RP03N17027520C

List Price: $20,500,000

General Property Description

Sub Type: Residential Land

Realtor.com: Vacant Land

Waterfront if Appcbl: Yes

Geo Lat: 43.558747

Geo Lon: -114.411697

Contract Info

Status: Pending

List Date: 2021-12-10

Directions: West onto Deer Crk Rd, 4 miles to gate

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2022-03-04

Property Features

Zoning: BC/A-10; BC/R-5; BC/RD

Road Surface: Gravel; Paved

Road Access: Public

Utilities On Site: Electric; Septic; Telephone; Well-Individual

Waterfront: Pond; Spring; Stream/Creek; Wetlands

Features Exterior: Deeded Water Rights; Views

Documents: Aerial View; Other; Plat; Site Plan; Topo Map

Other Disclosures: Easement; Flood Plain; Lead Base Paint; Wetlands

Terms: Cash

Utilities at Road: Electric; Telephone

Supplements

This extraordinary property has multiple options for stewardship: 1. A single owner private ranch with hot springs offering conservation easement benefits based on the existing 45 lot Clarendon Subdivision and zoning district densities. 2. Low density residential development with geothermal hot springs water available for each homesite, also offering conservation easement benefits. 3. A land development opportunity driven by the geothermal hot springs and sustainable development design and execution. The existing 45 lot subdivision has partial infrastructure in place: roads, sewer, and water lines. 4. Commercial hospitality facilities and structures supporting public access to the hot springs recreational resource. Substantial pre-development data has been compiled regarding geothermal energy potential, residential infrastructure. low carbon footprint vertical development, and environmental restoration opportunities. This property is unique in its environmental diversity with multiple ecosystems: riparian and wetlands bordering streams and open water, upland grass and forb covered slopes, emergent aspen forest, coniferous forest, with 200 feet of elevation change. Bordered on the North, West, and South by National Forest with roads and trail systems providing endless recreational opportunities: mountain biking, hiking, hunting, motorcycling.

Listing Office: Sun Valley Real Estate, LLC

Listing Agent: Tom Drougas

Last Updated: September - 02 - 2024

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