
Orchard Valley — Land Near Stanton
Orchard Valley sits atop Furnace Mountain near Stanton — a former apple orchard turned lot development, about fifteen minutes from the heart of the Gorge. Its pitch is pastoral rather than cliff-edge: ponds, meadows, grazing cattle, and cliffline views at the rims.
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The Offering
Public information describes more than sixty lots from a half acre to five acres, with electric and water provided and pricing that started around $35,000 — the most accessible entry point among the area’s named developments at the time of writing. An HOA with light-touch guidelines governs the community.
Who It Fits
Delivered utilities and gentler terrain make Orchard Valley a builder-friendly choice: fewer site-cost surprises than raw ridge land, and the orchard-country setting photographs beautifully for a rental listing that wants “peaceful” rather than “extreme.” The trade is distance-to-trailhead minutes versus developments deeper in the canyon corridor — modest, but real for guests who rank proximity first.
Details above were gathered from public development information in August 2026 and change as phases sell; verify current lots, pricing, utilities, and rules directly. Availability and lot status change quickly out here — call for the current picture, and any brokerage relationship is always disclosed up front. This page is an independent local guide, not an offer to sell property.

Orchard Valley Questions
How far is Orchard Valley from the Gorge trails?
Roughly a fifteen-minute drive to the heart of the Gorge area per public materials — close enough for easy guest access, far enough to buy quieter land at gentler prices. Verify the drive from your specific lot; mountain minutes vary.
Does delivered water and electric really matter?
Enormously. Utility runs and wells are the classic five-figure surprises of rural land; lots with both delivered let you budget the build instead of the guesswork. It is a core reason entry pricing differences between developments are not apples-to-apples.
Run any lot here through the land diligence checklist, and finance it via a land loan.
Thinking About the Gorge?
Whether you’re buying a cabin, selling one, or just planning a first visit — talk to someone who lives and works here. Call or text, or send an inquiry and get a same-day reply.
