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Jerry Hicks

Hicks Team - Fay Ranches LLC

Principal Broker | Licensed in OR

(541) 420-0679 jhicks@fayranches.com
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Articles

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Crafting Your Land’s Legacy: Essential Steps for Estate Planning

Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2025

If you are a farmer, rancher, or landowner, undoubtedly, you have wondered what this land, your land, will look like in 20, 30, 50, or 100 years from now. Who...

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Succession Planning

Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2023

To Sell or Not to Sell? After decades of ownership, generations of family succession, years of toil, blood, sweat, and tears, drought, floods, fires, depression, great successes, failures, and everything...

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Properties

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Willowdale Ranch

Madras, Oregon

A rare and unrivaled opportunity in the heart of the American West, Willowdale Ranch offers an extraordinary legacy lifestyle that seamlessly blends adventure, natural beauty, and agricultural productivity. Encompassing an...

$15,900,000

13324± Acres

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Fessler Hay & Cattle Ranch

Madras, Oregon

Discover the rare opportunity to own 4,544± expansive acres in the heart of North Central Oregon—an area known for its rich agricultural heritage, natural beauty, and productive landscapes. Fessler Hay...

$10,700,000

4544± Acres

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Criterion Ranch

Madras, Oregon

Nearly 50,000± combined acres of Central Oregon’s finest cattle and hunting land are available in a single, exceptional offering for the first time ever. The Criterion Ranch spans 33,219± deeded...

$29,900,000

33219± Acres

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White River Ranch

Wamic, Oregon

At the foot of Oregon’s iconic Mount Hood, White River Ranch is a remarkable 2,864.5± acre property that blends natural beauty with a top-tier cattle operation. Located in the quiet...

$9,950,000

2864± Acres

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Cross Keys Ranch

Madras, Oregon

Established on July 8, 1879, Cross Keys Ranch has a rich history as a post office, stage stop, and premier cattle operation. Spanning over 51,087± deeded acres with an additional...

$52,250,000

51087± Acres

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Willow Tree Ranch

Powell Butte, Oregon

Welcome to Willow Tree Ranch, an exceptional 108.8±acre property nestled against the backdrop of the Cascade Mountains, offering unparalleled potential for agricultural operations. The land includes 98±acres of irrigated pasture...

$2,400,000

108± Acres

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Razorback Ridge

Lakeview, Oregon

Home to deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, turkey, and other wildlife, Razorback Ridge is perfect for outdoorsmen. 3,648.49± acres of pure mountain pleasure and just a short one-hour drive east...

$3,478,140

3648± Acres

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Allen Creek Hunting Retreat

Prineville, Oregon

Allen Creek Hunting Retreat is an extremely private piece of land, yet just a short driving distance from everything central Oregon has to offer, including less than an hour from...

$2,500,000

2118± Acres

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Moffitt Ranch

Brothers, Oregon

Situated a mere 35± miles east of Bend, Oregon, Moffitt Ranch presents a remarkable opportunity with substantial potential. Encompassing an impressive 93,000± acres in the high desert region of Central...

$5,950,000

7284± Acres

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Meadows on the Sycan

Beatty, Oregon

If it’s time to switch gears, slow down and smell the fresh air and native flowers, then the Meadows on the Sycan could be just what the doctor prescribes. Located...

$1,550,000

324± Acres

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Lazy JW Ranch

Powell Butte, Oregon

Owner financing available at 5% interest on approved credit. One of Central Oregon’s finest cattle and hay ranches is currently on the market. The Lazy JW Ranch in Powell Butte...

$2,949,000

323± Acres

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