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Description:
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Magic
Hot Springs is a 160-acre scenic recreation property,
formerly a resort and youth camp, with five geothermal
water sources, a trout stream, a 4900 sq. ft. modern
lodge, a gymnasium, pump/power houses, and self-contained
utilities.
It
is owned by ANASAZI
Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Arizona.
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The snow plow at Magic Hot Springs
ensures year-round access to the property. |
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Price:
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$849,000
(appraised for $875,000 in 2000)
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Location:
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The
property is in a remote portion of southern Idaho; 37 miles
south of Twin Falls and 9 miles northeast of Jackpot, NV.
The improved area is located in Shoshone Creek Canyon.
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Key
Features (land):
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Five
geothermal hot springs (with all associated water rights;
water temperature averages 109° F; historically used
for heating and therapeutic bathing) Main spring averages
115° F |
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Shoshone
Creek, a large desert stream with vegetation typical
of riparian areas, situated in the canyon that bounds
the improved areas
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Improved
area developed on 3 fenced acres
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Majority
of property is typical of the area's high-desert range,
which is used for grazing, hunting, and other forms of
recreation. Much of the surrounding land is controlled
by the Bureau of Land Management. |
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Elevation
of the property ranges from 5,480 feet above sea level
(at the improved area) to 5,750 feet above sea level (at
the plateau elevations). |
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Key
Features (improved area):
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Approximately
5000 sq. ft. lodge
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·
Built ca. 1996
· 3,168 sq. ft. down/1,800 sq. ft. up
· Industrial kitchen with stainless steel appliances
· Large/open living, dining, and sleeping areas
· 3-4 additional rooms for classroom/office space
· Large utility and food-storage rooms
· Large restroom with 10 sinks, 8 lavatory stalls,
and 5 showers
· Heated via geothermal water pumped through concrete
floor |
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45
ft. by 55 ft. metal-clad gymnasium/shop built in 1999
with gas and (soon) geothermal heat |
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Access
via publicly-maintained (May to October) gravel road and
secondary ranch road; main road is passable year-round,
except in extreme conditions |
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Approximately
3 acres surrounded with 8-foot chain link fence |
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Utilities
are all provided on site...(1) electric by a 16 ft. by
16 ft. powerhouse with two 30 Kw diesel generators fed
by a 2,000-gallon tank; (2) hot water and heating via
pumphouses which feed the main structures on the property;
(3) fresh and potable water via a deep well and fresh
water pump house, which feed the facilities (including
two 20,000-gallon tanks), fire-protection sprinklers,
and a landscaping sprinkler system; and (4) propane gas,
to heat the gym |
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One
of the property's larger water rights allows the use (17.37
CFS) of Shoshone Creek for hydroelectric power |
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Microwave
telephone system valued at $25,000 |
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Potential
Uses:
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Hot
springs resort, fishing/hunting camp, corporate/group retreat,
church/youth camp, juvenile detention facility, school, campground,
vacation property, recreation center, primary residence |
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Miscellaneous
information:
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Caretaker
residing on property in exchange for accommodations; may be
willing to continue this arrangement with new owner |
For
more information, contact us at info@magichotsprings.com.
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