Improved Land for Sale in Merlin, Oregon
459 Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532
This unique 8.99-acre property, previous home of Life of Learning Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by spiritual teacher and internationally best-selling author Guy Finley. offers a rare blend of infrastructure, natural beauty, and flexible zoning (RR5), ideal for a retreat center, nonprofit, wellness institute, or faith-based organization. The 5,190 sq ft Church Building includes a kitchen, offices, and living quarters, perfect for gatherings or events. The 5,631 sq ft Annex Building features 5 residential units, restrooms, manager quarters, conference room, kitchen, dining hall, and office space. An additional 2,931 sq ft basement in Annex offers storage, laundry, and workshop areas.The land includes a fruit orchard, two fenced gardens, chicken coop, barn, greenhouse, seasonal pond and stream, outdoor gathering area, and a workshop/garage with living quarters. Located under 35 miles from the Airport and 4 miles from I-5, it combines accessibility with peaceful seclusion
Location
- Street address
- 459 Galice Rd
- County
- Josephine County
- Elevation
- 911 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 8.99 acres
- Zoning
- Rr5; Rural Res 5 Ac
- MLS #
- ODS 220200973
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $83
Parcels
- R304089
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Commercial Sale
- Unit Count
- 2
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- View
- Forest, Territorial
- Waterfront
- Pond, Stream
- Features
- Drip System, Fenced, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Pasture, Sprinkler Timer(s), Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
Exterior
- Parking
- Gated, Parking Lot
- Pool
- Porch
- Structures
- Greenhouse
- Features
- Dock
Structure
- Stories
- 3
- Basement
- Exterior Entry
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s), Window Unit(s), Zoned
- Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof
- Composition, Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Vinyl Frames
Interior
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Flush Toilet(s), Laminate Counters, Smart Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired For Data, Wired For Sound
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Under contract | $2,150,000 | — | ODS |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Listing removed | $2,150,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Price drop | $2,150,000 | $100,000 -4.4% | ODS |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Price drop | $2,250,000 | $125,000 -5.3% | SORMLS |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Price drop | $2,375,000 | $75,000 -3.1% | SORMLS |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Price drop | $2,450,000 | $100,000 -3.9% | SORMLS |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Price drop | $2,550,000 | $100,000 -3.8% | SORMLS |
| July 11, 2025 | Price drop | $2,650,000 | $100,000 -3.6% | SORMLS |
| June 12, 2025 | Price drop | $2,750,000 | $100,000 -3.5% | SORMLS |
| May 3, 2025 | New listing | $2,850,000 | — | SORMLS |