Would You Live Here? Converted Grain Bins Hide a Home on 386 Acres in Washington

by Tiffani Sherman

Drivers who pass a 386-acre plot in rural Odessa, WA, might think there’s nothing but some grain bins on the land.

And they’d be right. Almost.

The four connected grain bins have actually been converted into a hidden, 1,325-square-foot hunting retreat.

The three-bedroom property is now on the market for $1,599,000.

“It’s turnkey,” says listing agent Anna Van Diest, with Moses Lake Realty Group. “It’s the ultimate man cave. It’s kind of like a hunter’s paradise on a recreational property.”

The metal containers haven’t always been a dwelling. The bins were once used for their original objective—grain storage, but “the owner had a vision to transform that space into living space, so it would be a little escape for him,” Van Diest explains.

So about 10 years ago, he added a concrete slab, connected the grain bins to each other, then added insulation, windows, electricity, septic, and a well.

Three of the four converted grain bins are living spaces with three lofted bedrooms and one bathroom. The fourth bin is a garage.

“Basically, he added everything he needed to have all the luxuries but also have that security,” Van Diest says. “He wanted it to look rural and wanted people who drive by to not think it was a home.”

No problem there. The dwelling blends perfectly into its surroundings.

“There are some silos and an elevator right next to it that operates as a silo for grain, so you drive by and think, ‘Oh, this is just some grain bins,’” Van Diest says. “It’s just kind of inconspicuous.”

Hunting habitat

The current owner used the land as a shooting range—with targets up to a mile—and a hunting area.

“It’s great for anybody who is looking to have fun with their aim, and there’s year-round game,” Van Diest says. “We’ve got a six-point buck that’s hanging on the a wall [inside]. That was on the property.”

About 10 acres of the land are irrigated and planted with grain and clover to attract wildlife.

There’s also a bass-stocked pond that’s designed to never freeze, perfect for year-round fishing.

The property also offers high-tech security features.

“It’s got pretty cool smart-home technology, where you can virtually see what’s going on inside and outside the home,” Van Diest explains, adding there is a special bunker room with fireproof and secure storage.

And, if you just want to relax, there’s a fire pit to enjoy after a long day.