Paulson Place
Property Details
Paulson’s Place is 1 of 2 ranches for sale owned and operated by Lucky Dog Farms. Paulson’s Place has a total of 110 +/- deeded acres with 52 +/- acres currently being irrigated using two water sources, surface and groundwater well. The balance of the land has been used for dryland farming and/or winter pasture. Improvements include a haybarn, fenced irrigated and dryland pastures, and steel pipe corrals to support a cattle operation. The property features 10 fenced fields, currently utilized for grazing and forage crops, making it well suited for rotational grazing practices. The ranch offers a balance of rural privacy and accessibility. Set within a productive agricultural region known for irrigated orchards and dryland farming, the surrounding landscape is comprised of working farms and small agricultural holdings, creating an ideal setting for livestock, forage production, and a rural lifestyle. While remaining just minutes from the conveniences of Corning.
Location: Approximately 10 +/- miles (NW) from Corning, CA. To get there from Corning, west on Corning Road for 4 +/- miles, then north on Freeman Schoolhouse Road for 2 +/- miles, then west on Simpson Road. Continue to the address: 19115 Simpson Road, Corning, CA 96021.
Farmstead: Accessed using a private driveway off Simpson Road, a maintained, paved county road. The farm stead includes small plantings of mature olive and almond trees. Evidence of the original home site remains, although the residence has been completely removed. The farm roads are graveled for reliable, wintertime access.
Improvements: Hay Barn: 3,750 square feet (50’x75’) constructed in 2011 with wood-frame construction, metal siding and metal roof. Livestock corrals: 7,200 square feet (60’x120’) steel pipe corrals consisting of 3 holding pens, a sorting alley, and a lead-up alley with a manual squeeze chute for cattle.
Soils: The primary soils are Arbuckle gravely loam (57%), Orland loam (37%) with the balance Newville and Cortina gravelly loam. Soils, when irrigated, will grow all field crops and orchards grown in the area.
Water: Irrigation water is provided by ground water and pre-1914 surface water rights granted to Thomes Creek Water Users Association. Ground water is supplied by a 12” case well drilled in 2014, completed to 500’ paired with a 60HP electric turbine motor & variable frequency drive panel. Surface water is diverted out of Thomes Creek and delivered by open ditch. Surface water is typically available from April through June. Irrigation water from the agricultural well and surface diversion creek is distributed throughout the property using a combination of underground plastic pipeline with overflow valves and open ditch, allowing the fields to be flood irrigated. Livestock water is provided by a 6-inch domestic well equipped with a 1.5 HP electric submersible pump. The place also has a seasonal reservoir providing stock water.
Crops: Currently several of the fields are planted to irrigated pasture and other are being prepared to plant grass hay.
Zoning: Tehama County Assessor Parcel Numbers 061-220-057 (10 acres) & 061-220-058 (100 acres). Current zoning is AG-2, Valley Floor Agricultural, 20 acre minimum. Annual property taxes: $4,721.
Survey: The property has been surveyed. Topography: The property is flat to slightly elevated on the southern portion.
Mineral Rights: Seller to transfer all oil, gas and minerals rights owned by Seller.
Wildlife: With the ranch lying on the rural side of Corning, plenty of wildlife travel the property including black tail deer, wild pigs, wild turkey, quail, doves and other waterfowl occasional travel the property.
Showing: Listing agent to accompany.
Listing Price: $900,000, cash to Seller
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