A rare piece of model aviation history meets rural utility and mixed-use flexibility. Previously owned by Model Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Tharpe this property served as the birthplace, workshop and showroom for Bruce Tharpe Engineering with high visibility roadside placement alongside the year-round flow of E Evans Creek. This .96-acre lot offers a great opportunity for business owners, hobbyists, artisans or anyone looking to live and work in the country. The infrastructure and flexible zoning offer a massive headstart; mixed residential & commercial zoning, active utilities, functional waste & water and 1Gb high-speed fiber internet. There are three structures with concrete perimeter foundations and metal roofs. Partial model planes, specialized tools and design materials are included in the sale. Just 20 min from Grants Pass and Rogue River you are just steps from the historic covered bridge and the famous Wimer Market. Offered strictly as-is.
Listing courtesy of Beyond Real Estate Brokers, agent Porter Palomino
Data last updated July 14, 2026
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Loan amount $238,000 · $59,000 down · 30 year term
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