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JasonR - Ok, I can see that. (I'm flashing back to the I Love Lucy episode where they are in the motel right next to the tracks -- that would be hard to get used to)
I finally expanded the map out to see where this property is, seems like a nice location! About 40 miles to the ocean and 20 miles to Eugene, lots of National forest and some farmland nearby. And a pub, post office and market in quick walking distance.
Those railroad tracks go between Eugene and Florence, maybe not a high volume route? Maybe even just for logs?

When I zoomed out, I actually didn't notice the train, but more noticed how far it was from grocery stores etc. @Jacob, is that a bike/walkable location? I think it's a great location for a car, but seems to be pushing it for human power. I may be overestimating winters in the area though - thinking of Mt. Hood and skiing and all.
@justJohn "Geez, they won't even let people do their own roof(*)"

Amen... that's disgusting if true. I can think of no better reason to join a militia.

@Jacob, keep in mind the climate... I didn't research it, but thought Oregon had cold winters. Electric is very expensive. Nothing a inspector can tell you... sure the electric works great, but it's electric. You could maybe put in a pellet/wood stove or something I suppose.

@Jacob - if buying quality used items is important, then this is not a high quality home. If the objective is to get something "good enough", then it might be passable.

I would also look at that bathroom; the discoloration in the tub could indicate a real water problem that would compromise the structural integrity of the outside wall. The siding skirt to the ground is also troubling--not only because of potential rot but because it is a gangplank for termites and gnawing critters.
And the rear add-on has ceiling joists that look to be shiplapped for support, possibly due to water damage and rot. I can't see all of these repairs for a one-bedroom house, without, as suggested, a practice burn if you want the land and can get it cheap enough.

Any verdict on this yet?

A no go.
It is a bit out of the way anyway and if we had to torch it/get it for the land-only, there are places we like better.