Oregon Ghost Town Listed for Sale at $3.85 Million Draws Global Interest

A Complete Town in Oregon Listed for $3.85 Million Sparks International Interest LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Thomas Phippen The sale of an entire town in southwestern Oregon has attracted attention from various investors, including companies from China. Tiller, once a thriving logging community, has transitioned into a ghost town, with the current owners offering the 250-acre property for sale. According to Garrett Zoller, the listing agent, the decline began when federal funding for timber industry support decreased, leading to the closure of the local mill and subsequent job losses among loggers. The property includes 28 taxable parcels, water rights for agricultural and household use, and numerous trees. Notable structures encompass a historic post office dating back to 1902, six residential houses, an apartment building, an old schoolhouse, and former commercial establishments like a gas station and general store. Nearby, approximately 250 residents live in the surrounding area, with a small community church attended by about 50 people each Sunday. The town itself has only a handful of residents, including the current owner’s family, a schoolteacher, and a community pas...