80539 Zerba Rd
Athena, OR 97813
Studio
1,866 sqft (on 994.09 acres)
Studio
1,866 sqft
(on 994.09 acres)
Home Highlights
Price/Sqft
$1,541
Listed
180+ days ago
Local Information
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About this House
The Waterman Dryland Whitney Farm
Athena, Oregon
$2,875,000.00
Property:
The Waterman Dryland Whitney Farm consists of approximately 994.09 deeded county acres located just north of Athena, Oregon, in one of Umatilla County's most sought-after dryland farming areas due to its productive soils and reliable rainfall. Of these, an estimated 734.42A± mapped FSA tillable acres are currently leased and actively farmed on an annual basis. The property is zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) and has historically supported a variety of crops, with winter wheat serving as the primary rotation, producing typical yields ranging from approximately 80 to 120 bushels per acre depending on the year.
Improvements include a 1920s farmhouse and barn, with Pine Creek running through the property. The farm also qualifies for Landowner Preference hunting tags. With productive acreage, water features, and existing infrastructure, this property is well positioned for a wide range of agricultural, recreational, or long-term investment opportunities.
Location:
The Waterman Whitney Dryland Farm is situated just north of Athena, OR. The property spans over two taxlots with access coming from Zerba Road. Please refer to the aerial maps for specific entry points and layout.
Legal Identification of Subject Property:
(1 of 2)Tax Lot 5N3400-00-08600 -320.00 Ac
Parcel ID: 119887 (Umatilla County)
(2 of 2) Tax Lot 5N3500-00-05000-674.09 Ac
Parcel ID: 119928 (Umatilla County)
Acreage Breakdown:
Total County Deeded Acres: 994.09A±
Tillable Acres: 734.42A±
Leases:
2025-2026-Lease Crop-Share-
The land is leased with a local farmer, year-to-year.
No other known leases.
United States Department of Agriculture - Farm Service Agency:
Farm - 5747
Tract - 61
Crop Ground:
According to the FSA mapping, the property has a total of 734.42 +/- tillable production acres. 1/2 the property is currently being farmed annually as a wheat/fallow rotation, the 2025-2026 crop is winter dryland wheat. Insurance APH yield averages 86 B/U with historic yields ranging every other year 80's then 120's. Annual rainfall shows 15-17" +/- total precipitation for the area.
Soils:
The soils consist predominantly of Walla Walla silt loam.
- 114B - 1 to 7% slopes: 312.5 acres (30.26%)-Walla Walla Silt Loam
- 114C - 7 to 12% slopes: 181.5 acres (17.57%)-Walla Walla Silt Loam
- 60F - 35 to 70% slopes: 111.2 acres (10.77%)-Nansense Silt Loam
- 115D - 12 to 25% north slopes: 108.6 acres (10.52%)-Walla Walla Silt Loam
Elevation ranges from approximately 1,900 to 1,600 feet above sea level.
Improvements:
House- 1920's 1866+/- Sqft. Needs improvments- Sold "AS-IS"
Water:
One Domestic well that survices the house is on the property. Condition is unkown to the Seller.
No irrigation rights are known.
Taxes:
- 2025 Tax Amount: $9,110 +/-
Landowner Preference Tags:
Located in the new 2026 Helix Hunt Area HX-01 (Formally known as the Columbia Basin Unit), the property qualifies for two (2) Landowner Preference (LOP) tags for Deer under the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife guidelines. (Additional rules may apply-see the ODFW Big Game Hunting Regulations book or call the local Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife located in Pendleton, Oregon, at .
This property offers excellent upland bird hunting opportunities, suitable for both families and individual hunters. The diverse habitat and seasonal changes create a dynamic environment, making each hunting outing unique. The landscape provides ideal conditions for a variety of upland game birds, and the picturesque surroundings enhance the overall experience. Its reputation for offering quality upland bird hunting experiences is supported by its deeb draws and diverse habitats, making it an ideal location for hunters seeking outdoor adventures.
Topography:
The tilled portions of the property are flat to gently sloping to some steep farm ground, which is typical of the area.
Mineral Rights:
The owner does not warrant there are any mineral rights available. However, any mineral or geothermal rights owned by the seller are included as part of the property being offered for sale.
Zoning:
Property is zoned EFU, exclusive farm use. For complete zoning information, contact the Umatilla County Planning Department at .
152.055 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE.
The purposes of the EFU, Exclusive Farm Use Zone, are to preserve and maintain agricultural lands for farm use, including range and grazing uses, consistent with existing and future needs for agricultural products, forest and open spaces; to conserve and protect scenic resources; to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county and to establish criteria and standards for farm uses and related and supportive uses which are deemed appropriate. It is also the purpose of this use zone to provide the automatic farm use valuation for farms, which qualify under the provisions of ORS Chapter 308. The provisions in this use zone are subject to automatic legislative amendments as described in 152.004. (Ord. 2005=02, passed 1-5-2005)
Ownership & Title:
The property is currently held by David & Jon Whitney
11430 99th PL NE Unit 2, Kirkland, WA 98033
Access:
The property can be accessed north from Athena on waterman road then turn east on to Zerba Road.
Distances To Other Cities:
Athena, OR -4+/- Miles
Walla Walla, WA -27 +/- Miles
Pendleton, OR -22 +/- Miles
Spokane, WA -201 +/- Miles
Boise, ID -237+/- Miles
Contact Information:
Whitney Land Company
101 SE 3rd St, Pendleton, OR 9780
Umatilla County:
Umatilla County was created on September 27, 1862, out of a portion of Wasco County. Umatilla is an Indian term meaning "rippling water" or "water rippling over sand" and has provided the name both for the county and its major river. Lewis and Clark and pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail passed through the area. The gold rush of 1862 brought miners and stock raisers to the mountains and grasslands of Umatilla County. The county expanded after the coming of the railroad in 1881 and the area was open to the development of dry land wheat farming. The fertile land of Umatilla County gives a strongly agricultural base to the county's economy. Fruit, grain, timber, cattle, and sheep are important agricultural products. Recreation, primarily in the Blue Mountains, and tourism, most notably for the annual Pendleton Round-Up rodeo, are also important to the local economy.
Athena, Oregon
$2,875,000.00
Property:
The Waterman Dryland Whitney Farm consists of approximately 994.09 deeded county acres located just north of Athena, Oregon, in one of Umatilla County's most sought-after dryland farming areas due to its productive soils and reliable rainfall. Of these, an estimated 734.42A± mapped FSA tillable acres are currently leased and actively farmed on an annual basis. The property is zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) and has historically supported a variety of crops, with winter wheat serving as the primary rotation, producing typical yields ranging from approximately 80 to 120 bushels per acre depending on the year.
Improvements include a 1920s farmhouse and barn, with Pine Creek running through the property. The farm also qualifies for Landowner Preference hunting tags. With productive acreage, water features, and existing infrastructure, this property is well positioned for a wide range of agricultural, recreational, or long-term investment opportunities.
Location:
The Waterman Whitney Dryland Farm is situated just north of Athena, OR. The property spans over two taxlots with access coming from Zerba Road. Please refer to the aerial maps for specific entry points and layout.
Legal Identification of Subject Property:
(1 of 2)Tax Lot 5N3400-00-08600 -320.00 Ac
Parcel ID: 119887 (Umatilla County)
(2 of 2) Tax Lot 5N3500-00-05000-674.09 Ac
Parcel ID: 119928 (Umatilla County)
Acreage Breakdown:
Total County Deeded Acres: 994.09A±
Tillable Acres: 734.42A±
Leases:
2025-2026-Lease Crop-Share-
The land is leased with a local farmer, year-to-year.
No other known leases.
United States Department of Agriculture - Farm Service Agency:
Farm - 5747
Tract - 61
Crop Ground:
According to the FSA mapping, the property has a total of 734.42 +/- tillable production acres. 1/2 the property is currently being farmed annually as a wheat/fallow rotation, the 2025-2026 crop is winter dryland wheat. Insurance APH yield averages 86 B/U with historic yields ranging every other year 80's then 120's. Annual rainfall shows 15-17" +/- total precipitation for the area.
Soils:
The soils consist predominantly of Walla Walla silt loam.
- 114B - 1 to 7% slopes: 312.5 acres (30.26%)-Walla Walla Silt Loam
- 114C - 7 to 12% slopes: 181.5 acres (17.57%)-Walla Walla Silt Loam
- 60F - 35 to 70% slopes: 111.2 acres (10.77%)-Nansense Silt Loam
- 115D - 12 to 25% north slopes: 108.6 acres (10.52%)-Walla Walla Silt Loam
Elevation ranges from approximately 1,900 to 1,600 feet above sea level.
Improvements:
House- 1920's 1866+/- Sqft. Needs improvments- Sold "AS-IS"
Water:
One Domestic well that survices the house is on the property. Condition is unkown to the Seller.
No irrigation rights are known.
Taxes:
- 2025 Tax Amount: $9,110 +/-
Landowner Preference Tags:
Located in the new 2026 Helix Hunt Area HX-01 (Formally known as the Columbia Basin Unit), the property qualifies for two (2) Landowner Preference (LOP) tags for Deer under the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife guidelines. (Additional rules may apply-see the ODFW Big Game Hunting Regulations book or call the local Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife located in Pendleton, Oregon, at .
This property offers excellent upland bird hunting opportunities, suitable for both families and individual hunters. The diverse habitat and seasonal changes create a dynamic environment, making each hunting outing unique. The landscape provides ideal conditions for a variety of upland game birds, and the picturesque surroundings enhance the overall experience. Its reputation for offering quality upland bird hunting experiences is supported by its deeb draws and diverse habitats, making it an ideal location for hunters seeking outdoor adventures.
Topography:
The tilled portions of the property are flat to gently sloping to some steep farm ground, which is typical of the area.
Mineral Rights:
The owner does not warrant there are any mineral rights available. However, any mineral or geothermal rights owned by the seller are included as part of the property being offered for sale.
Zoning:
Property is zoned EFU, exclusive farm use. For complete zoning information, contact the Umatilla County Planning Department at .
152.055 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE.
The purposes of the EFU, Exclusive Farm Use Zone, are to preserve and maintain agricultural lands for farm use, including range and grazing uses, consistent with existing and future needs for agricultural products, forest and open spaces; to conserve and protect scenic resources; to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county and to establish criteria and standards for farm uses and related and supportive uses which are deemed appropriate. It is also the purpose of this use zone to provide the automatic farm use valuation for farms, which qualify under the provisions of ORS Chapter 308. The provisions in this use zone are subject to automatic legislative amendments as described in 152.004. (Ord. 2005=02, passed 1-5-2005)
Ownership & Title:
The property is currently held by David & Jon Whitney
11430 99th PL NE Unit 2, Kirkland, WA 98033
Access:
The property can be accessed north from Athena on waterman road then turn east on to Zerba Road.
Distances To Other Cities:
Athena, OR -4+/- Miles
Walla Walla, WA -27 +/- Miles
Pendleton, OR -22 +/- Miles
Spokane, WA -201 +/- Miles
Boise, ID -237+/- Miles
Contact Information:
Whitney Land Company
101 SE 3rd St, Pendleton, OR 9780
Umatilla County:
Umatilla County was created on September 27, 1862, out of a portion of Wasco County. Umatilla is an Indian term meaning "rippling water" or "water rippling over sand" and has provided the name both for the county and its major river. Lewis and Clark and pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail passed through the area. The gold rush of 1862 brought miners and stock raisers to the mountains and grasslands of Umatilla County. The county expanded after the coming of the railroad in 1881 and the area was open to the development of dry land wheat farming. The fertile land of Umatilla County gives a strongly agricultural base to the county's economy. Fruit, grain, timber, cattle, and sheep are important agricultural products. Recreation, primarily in the Blue Mountains, and tourism, most notably for the annual Pendleton Round-Up rodeo, are also important to the local economy.
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Home Details for 80539 Zerba Rd
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Days on Market: 180+ days on Trulia |
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Year Built Year Built: 1920 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Price Price Per Sqft: $1,541 |
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Listing Agent MLS/Source ID: 96933 |
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Lot Area: 0.02 Acres |
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Christopher D. Stuvland
The Whitney Land Company, (541) 278-4444
Source: REALSTACK, MLS#96933
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| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/15/2026 | $2,875,000 | Listed For Sale | REALSTACK #96933 |
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| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,080 |
| Assessment | $984,980 |
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Comparable Sales for 80539 Zerba Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.21 | Single-Family Home | $355,000 | 09/22/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,604 | |
3.29 | Single-Family Home | $345,000 | 08/08/25 | 5 | 2 | 2,448 | |
3.42 | Single-Family Home | $320,000 | 04/24/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,023 | |
3.36 | Single-Family Home | $85,000 | 06/17/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,311 | |
3.39 | Single-Family Home | $335,000 | 07/28/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,657 | |
3.48 | Single-Family Home | $325,000 | 04/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,280 | |
3.66 | Single-Family Home | $286,500 | 08/15/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,691 | |
3.66 | Single-Family Home | $329,000 | 07/23/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,142 | |
3.74 | Single-Family Home | $188,000 | 02/27/26 | 2 | 1 | 904 |
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- Athena Elementary School
- PK-3
- Public
- 124 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI would rate it 0... the school seems out of control the kids have no respect of others and the bullying is out of control and the teachers seem obviously.. I will most liking move my whole family to avoid this districtParent Review7y ago - Weston Middle School
- 4-8
- Public
- 187 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Weston-Mcewen High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 173 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AParent Review17y ago 
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80539 Zerba Rd, Athena, OR 97813 is a studio, 1,866 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by REALSTACK on Jan 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 96933.