Majestic Homestead located in the hills of Viola just 20 minutes from Moscow and 30 minutes from Pullman, this legacy homestead has been purpose-built for self-reliant living, long-term sustainability, and rural independence. With productive farmland, timber resources, year-round water, livestock infrastructure, backup power systems, and extensive storage, the property is uniquely suited for those seeking a survival/preparedness-focused lifestyle without sacrificing comfort or accessibility.
The land includes a blend of pasture, grazing ground, forestland, and homesite acreage, all fully fenced and cross-fenced for livestock management, rotational grazing, hay production, and secure perimeter control. A year-round creek runs through the property alongside a stock pond, established fruit trees, productive orchard trees, and extensive wildlife habitat. Hiking and ATV trails wind through the timbered portions of the property, while a private 600-yard rifle range offers exceptional recreational and training opportunities.
Water security is a major asset, with two wells on the property, frost-free hydrants, septic system, pond, creek access, and filed Idaho Water Resources Board claims associated with the wells and surface water sources. Water, mineral, and timber rights are assignable. The property has been developed to support independent production of protein, dairy, produce, and water resources with minimal outside dependency.
The 2,240 sq. ft. home combines historic craftsmanship with modern upgrades and resilient infrastructure. Originally constructed in the late 1880s using full-dimension cedar milled directly from the property, the residence has been expanded and updated over the decades while maintaining its durable character. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two additional non-conforming rooms, large kitchen and laundry areas, utility/project room, and partially finished basement with integrated firewood loading system for winter efficiency. There are confidential aspects to the property only disclosed to potential buyers under contract and signed NDA.
Preparedness-oriented improvements include a dual-fuel furnace capable of burning heating oil or wood, a 17.5 kW Kubota diesel backup generator tied into a transfer switch, on-grid 200A electrical service, interior firewood storage, home security camera system with recording capability, and layered perimeter fencing around the residence with gated access points and solar-powered driveway controls. Covered outdoor living spaces overlook the creek, meadow, and forested acreage.
The property’s infrastructure is extensive and highly functional. A 36’ x 60’ partially insulated (50%) shop and barn built in 2018 includes separated shop and livestock/storage areas, concrete floors, high-bay lighting, overhead doors, shelving systems, wood heat, hay storage capability, and equipment parking. Attached to the structure is a large timber-framed greenhouse with raised beds, ventilation systems, irrigation access, and productive growing space capable of extending the growing season substantially.
Additional improvements include a machine shed, insulated chicken coop with predator-resistant enclosed run, livestock watering systems, multiple storage buildings, dry firewood storage, and ample room for cattle, poultry, gardening, equipment, and supplies. Existing firewood inventory and timber resources further support long-term self-sufficiency.
This North Idaho property offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey survival/preparedness-oriented homestead with water, food production capability, energy redundancy, storage, recreation, and rural privacy — all within convenient reach of regional services, universities, and airports.
Vacant Land 11.24 Acres = $250,000
Home and 35+/- acres = $750,000
Home and 46+/- acres = $1,000,000
The property is in Viola, ID – about 20 minutes from downtown Moscow and 30 minutes from downtown Pullman, WA. total area is ~46 acres and reported by the county as:
* DRY AGR 9.650 acres
* DRY GRAZING 5.160 acres
* FORESTLAND BARE 29.390 acres
* RURAL HOMESITE 1.000 acres
This property has been developed to give self-sufficiency to the owners and residents. With the current state, all protein, dairy, greens and water can be supplied with no dependencies on the outside. The house was built using full- dimension cedar framing and sheathing that was milled on the property.
Property features and improvements:
* Well 1: 5-10 GPM (serves primary residence, greenhouse & coop)
* Well 2: 20 GPM (serves neighbor only)
* Septic system
* Entire property is fenced and cross fenced for grazing, hay production, and a rifle range (600 yards).
* Hiking and ATV trails
* Year-round creek (Flannigan Creek)
* 1/10 acre stock pond
* Idaho Water Resources Board – claim filed for water rights to creek, pond as both wells.
* All water, mineral and timber rights are assignable
* The property has fruit trees growing along the road length and near the creek and house.
* Inside the fence around the house are two productive apple trees and a product plum tree.
Buildings on property: The residential house is 2240 sq feet
* Original home built in late 1880s
* Additions added in 70s/80s
* All rooms have been improved/painted to modern standards
* Two stories plus partially finished basement
* 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
* 2 non-conforming rooms upstairs
* Large kitchen with all Samsung appliances installed in Jan 2024 Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave and Dishwasher
* Large laundry room with new Maytag washer/dryer in Jan 2024
* Large utility room for projects, workout and dog kennel (could be additional bedroom)
* Home security cameras and network video recorder – five cameras including front door and driveway as well as tablet monitor wall mounted near front door
* New furnace installed in 2014 – dual fuel burns both heating oil and wood
* Basement includes firewood storage for about 1/2 cord to allow for replenishing the fire without going outside. This can be loaded from a chute on the front porch.
* The back door has a covered 16’x10’ deck. – The ceiling of the deck includes flush mounted lighting with bright primary lights and warm-glow dim light rings. – To the west side of the deck is a smaller 8’x8’ deck overlooking the meadows, creek and forest that is home to a 2004 Jacuzzi J385 6- person hot tub in complete working condition.
* On grid utility power (200A main panel and 60A sub-panel with transfer switch)
* 17.5 KW diesel generator connected to transfer switch – Kubota diesel engine and generator set from a class-A RV – New fuel cell and lines – Starter battery and starter switch inside house
* Double 5’ fences around entire house – 5’ tall and 5’ apart – expanded dog play yard – dual dog house – 12’ access gates through both fences for service to well and home – 5’ access gates at front can be configured for pedestrian pass- through or dog pass-through. – Driveway gate with solar-powered control system Parking structure
* Machine shed near house is 40’ x 21’
* Four bays parks three cars, ATV, Mower and small trailer
* Fence around house lands on both sides of this structure Barn/Shop
* 36’x60’ shop built in 2018
* Separated halves with 2×6 wall from floor to roof trusses
* 5’ wide pass through from shop to garage
* Front half is shop – walk-through door and 16’x10’ overhead door – Concrete floor 36’ x 30’ – High bay lights with extreme cold start – 20+ feet of 2’ deep shelves floor to ceiling along on 30’ wall – Wood stove fireplace installed
* Back half is barn – 36’x30’ gravel floor – walk-through door and 10’x10’ overhead door – Rabbit cages (empty currently) – Long lumber storage shelves – Can and has been used for hay storage and tractor parking Greenhouse
* Attached to southern wall of shop/barn * Timber framed 27’ x 50’ * Dual-layered polycarbonate roof (reclaimed from North Spokane greenhouse – spare sheets in barn)
* Shade-cloth panels hung and can be pulled up to keep cooler in summer
* 24” Exhaust fan on thermostat controller to cool off during summer
* Raised beds build through out
* potting bench with dry sink
* front-free water hydrant in greenhouse
* Very Productive! Chicken coop and yard
* 10’x16’ insulated building – 8’x10’ outer room for supplies, storage, and brooding bed – 8’x10’ coop with perches and nest boxes (accessible through back doors in outer room)
* 20’x16’ fenced yard attached to coop building – fencing buried to prevent digger predators – half of yard has lean-to metal roof for shade – half of yard open to light but fencing roof to resists flying predators
* Front Free water hydrant outside coop front door
* Current flock included in sale Storage/Firewood
* Two 10’x24’ storage sheds place with 8’ gap between them
* Both have roll-up doors 9’x7’
* One is partially finished with insulation, windows and sliding glass door (previous owner was starting tiny-house)
* Both great storage
* Root over gap between sheds is for dry and ventilated firewood stacking and storage.
* Approximately 3 cords currently stacked
* 10 cords of logs (red fir and tamarack) in meadow ready to buck, split and stack Large Livestock
* Property has raised beef cattle for past 8 years
* No current stock on property
* Frost-free cattle waterer installed behind the barn allows for year- round fresh water and has a 8’x8’x2’ drain field six feet below the waterer
