San Juan County Land Bank is seeking Proposals to Purchase. Talking Horse Farm is a rare 40-acre legacy agricultural property offering an exceptional opportunity to steward one of San Juan Island's historic working farms. Ideally situated between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor and bordering protected public lands, this remarkable estate combines productive farmland, abundant infrastructure, and endless potential. Designed for a variety of agricultural pursuits, the property features fertile soils, plentiful water, extensive fenced pastures, and acreage well suited for both livestock and crop production. The impressive 15,000± sf barn includes horse stables with ample space for an indoor riding arena, complemented by several additional outbuildings that support farming, equipment storage, workshops, or other agricultural enterprises. Two separate residences provide flexibility, including a 2-bed/1-bath main home and a 2-bed/1-bath manufactured home – ideal for multigenerational living, farm staff, or caretaker accommodations. Additional unfinished space offers potential for expanded accommodations. Whether your vision includes equestrian pursuits, sustainable farming, livestock, specialty crops, or contributing to the San Juan Islands' vibrant local food system, the farm offers the infrastructure, setting, and scale to bring it to life. A truly exceptional opportunity for those seeking to preserve and continue the agricultural heritage of this extraordinary island property.
Property Details
- Interior
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1.0
- Full Baths
- 1
- View
- Territorial
- Lot Features
- Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space
- Lot Description
- Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space
- Exterior Features
- Arena-Indoor,Barn,Fenced-Fully,Fenced-Partially,Green House,Irrigation,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop,Stable
- Exterior Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Acres
- 40.0043
- Square Feet
- 1810.0
- Parking Features
- Driveway, Off Street
- Parking Spaces
- 0.0
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Style
- 11 - 1 1/2 Story
- Year Built
- 1977
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Composition, Metal, See Remarks
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Individual Well
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Subdivision
- San Juan Island
- School District
- San Juan Island
- County
- San Juan
- Region
- Friday Harbor
- Original List Price
- $1,600,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 25
- Taxes Annual
- $8,144
- HOA Fees
- 0.0
Location
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