Beck Orchards (Property 3/11)
Property Details
Beck Orchards is a versatile agricultural land holding totaling 32 +/- assessed acres. 20 acres of which are planted to producing Chandler walnuts, the balance of the land consists of farmstead and open farmland. The farmstead includes a home and multiple outbuildings. The Class 1 soils, agricultural groundwater well and climate combine to make this property ideal for continued agricultural use.
Location: Just 20 miles (N) of Chico and 25 miles (S) of Red Bluff. From Red Bluff, (S) on Highway 99E then (W) onto South Avenue. Continue to NE intersection of South Avenue and Stephens Road. The address is 4215 Stephens Road, Corning, CA 96021.
Walnuts: 20 acres are planted to Chandler walnuts planted in 2000. These 24-year-old walnuts are in good condition with few replants. 2023 production was 4,974 inshell pounds per acre. Tree spacing is 25ʼ x 25ʼ, 70 trees per acre. The orchard is irrigated by solid set with Nelson R2000 sprinklers.
OpenFarmland: 2 separate blocks of level open farm land totaling about 4 acres surround the farmstead area and will be available to be cultivated or developed.
Crop: 2024 crop is excluded from sale.
Water: There are (2) wells on the property. The irrigation well is equipped with a 40 Hp electric turbine. Static water level is estimated at just 28ʼ, well production is estimated at 800gpm. The domestic well for the farmstead is equipped with 1/2 Hp submersible pump.
Soils: Per Natural Resources Conservation Service, the soils are rated Class 1, Vina loam (VnA).
Improvements: Improvements include a 2,204 sq. ft. home built in 1952 with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a detached garage. Other buildings previously useful by the former Vina Pelletized Feed Company total 32,000 +/- sq. ft.
Zoning: Tehama County Parcel Number 079-230-013. The zoning is AG-2 20-acre minimum.
Mineral Rights: Oil, gas and minerals rights owned to be included in the sale.
Depreciation: Improvements such as the trees, irrigation systems and buildings may offer deprecation advantages to a prospective Buyer.
Showing: Please do not disturb the Tenants. To show the home, 48-hour advance notice is required. Listing Agent to accompany.
Listing Price: $620,000 cash to Seller.
Receivership: This is 1 of 11 properties for sale by court ordered receivership. It may be purchased individually or in combination with the other properties.