Here’s my read: this is the blind spot most buyers never check. A well tells you water is physically present. It tells you nothing about how much you may legally use, or whether someone else holds an earlier claim.

In Oregon, water rights are recorded separately from the land: some properties hold strong rights, others hold none, or only enough for household use. Find out exactly which right comes with the parcel.

A complimentary Parcel Report sets out the zoning, water rights, septic records, access and hazards for any parcel in Josephine or Jackson County. To talk it through, call or text me at (971) 303-2253. I make time for every question.