Mecheli Orchard (Property 1/11)
Property Details
The property consists of three main sections. Mecheli 1 covers 18 acres and is planted with Chandler walnuts. This section is serviced by Pump #1 for irrigation. Mecheli 2 spans 31 acres and is dedicated to French prunes, also serviced by Pump #1. Additionally, there are 24 acres of open ground, which are ready for cultivation or other agricultural uses.
Location: The Mecheli property is located approximately 7 miles south east of Corning, CA. To reach the Mecheli Orchard from Corning, travel east on South Avenue. Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue and then another right onto Illinois Avenue. Turn left of Connecticut Avenue, the property will be on your right.
Walnuts: Mecheli 1, 18 acres planted in 2012 to Chandlers with a tree spacing of 12 feet by 24 feet, 151 trees per acre. They are irrigated by above ground tubing with R10 sprinklers. In 2023, these 12-year-old Chandlers produced 5,093 in-shell pounds per acre.
Prunes: Mecheli 2, 31 acres planted in 2017 to French prunes has a spacing of 16 feet by 18 feet, 151 trees per acre. They have solid set irrigation with R10 sprinklers. In 2023, these 7-year-old trees produced 1.28 tons per acre.
Open land: On the banks of the Sacramento River lies an additional 24 acres of open ground which are ready for cultivation or other agricultural uses.
Crop: 2024 Crop is Excluded from Sale
Water: For irrigation, the property uses Pump #1, which is electric-powered with 15 horsepower. The pump operates at a depth of 48 feet, delivering 400 gallons per minute, with a static water level of 27 feet. This pump services both Mecheli 1 and Mecheli 2. Within this well is also located a submersible pump to provide domestic drinking water.
Soils: Per NRCS, the soils are rate as Class 1. The soils on the property consist of 77% Columbia silt loam (CsA), 22% Columbia fine sandy loam (CmA) and 1% Tehama silt loam, providing a strong foundation for agricultural use.
Improvements: The property includes several structures. There is a barn measuring 4,800 square feet with a concrete foundation, wood framing and siding, and metal roof. The quality and condition of the barn are both rated as good. Additionally, the property has a mobile home that is 1,100 square feet with detached garage also rated as good in quality and condition.
Zoning: Tehama County Parcel Numbers 091-030-068, 069, 070, 071, 077 & 091-030-016. The property is zoned R1-A-B, designated for rural small lots with a 2-acre minimum. Current property taxes are $14,903 per year.
Improvements: Oil, gas, and minerals rights owned to be included in the sale.
Depreciation: Improvements such as the trees and irrigation systems and buildings may oer deprecation advantages to a prospective uyer.
Showing: Please do not disturb the Tenants. To show the home, 48-hour advance notice is required. isting Agent to accompany.
Listing Price: $1,510,000 Cash to Seller.
Receivership: This property is 1 of 11 properties for sale by court ordered receivership. It may be purchased individually or in combination with other properties offered for sale.
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