In One Ear: Waterfall for sale

Published 5:00 am Thursday, February 12, 2026

Ever wanted to own a waterfall? Well, here’s your chance: Horsepower Real Estate just began offering privately-owned Abiqua Falls in Scott Mills for private auction.

“Abiqua Falls is a nationally recognized, year-round waterfall with an approximate 92-foot vertical drop,” the description says, “located within approximately 40 acres of forestland … . Water features of this magnitude are almost universally public or protected. Private ownership of a waterfall of this stature is exceptionally rare, placing Abiqua Falls in a category that extends well beyond conventional forestland offerings.”

The hope is that “… a conservation-minded individual, group or agency may step forward to acquire the property and continue the stewardship of this remarkable landscape into the future.”

The current owners are the Abbey Foundation of Oregon, which manages the timber holdings on the property; the timber harvesting supports the Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary and its ministries. This is the first time the land has been for sale since 1908. There’s no asking price, but “parties wishing to make an offer may do so at any time.”

It should be noted that the land is zoned for forest, which puts restrictions on building. But you’d still own that waterfall. (Photo: Horsepower Real Estate)