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Cave Junction Real Estate

Located in Southern Oregon, close to the Siskiyous in the Klamath Range, Cave Junction is a small town, ideal for those who wish to be away from the rush of the cities, yet retain access to the culture larger town’s offer. The pace is slow, even leisurely, the envy of many.

The schools are good and higher education through Southern Oregon University is close at hand. Cave Junction is perfect for families and a great place to retire.

The area, known as the Illinois Valley, was originally settled some 5,000 years ago by the Takelmas Indians. In 1874 while settler Elijah Davidson was hunting, his dog chased a bear into a cave. This let to the discovery of more caves that gradually became an attraction. Developers opened the caves as a commercial operation in the 1890's and in 1909, President Taft declared the caves a National Monument. The Oregon Caves provide a major attraction today with its outcroppings of stalagtite and stalagmite.

World War II saw the development of the timber industry in the area, which continues to influence the area. Cave Junction was incorporated in 1948.

Cave Junction is located at the junction of Highways 46 and 199 which leads to Interstate 5. The town serves as a small commercial center for the surrounding area.

Outdoor recreation is ideal in the Cave Junction area. There is good access to snow sports, including downhill and cross country skiing in the winter. The area is part of Southern Oregon’s Banana Belt because of its mild climate. This means that during fall, spring, and summer, hunting, hiking, fishing, camping, river rafting, and golf are favorites. You can even rent a converted fire station for a night or two.

Real estate opportunities abound in the Cave Junction area. There are cute cottages available in and close to town as well as custom homes on large lots and acreages suitable for horses or other agricultural use. Many parcels have stream frontage. There are charming homes in subdivisions with large lots.

Vacant land ready for development or for your custom dream home is available. Sizes range from a single acre or less to large parcels with 20 acres or more. Most have water, and many have stream or river frontage. Some are ready for development into lots or lots with homes. Others make an ideal investment, perhaps with an RV park or camp as a way to hold the land against the future.