Rowles Road
Property Details
20 acres of primarily Class 1 soils within the highly sought after, tight knit Vina community just 18 miles north of Chico. 14 acres are planted to 6-year-old Howard walnuts coming into full production. Groundwater wells and surface water are available. The parcel is improved with a 1,151 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. East of the Standford Vina Ranch Irrigation Company irrigation ditch is 5 +/- acres of open land with Oak trees ideally suited to build your new country home.
Location: From Chico travel 16 miles north on Highway 99E, then left on Rowles Road for 1.5 miles to property at southeast corner of Rowles Road and Vadney Avenue. The property is next-door to Kinney Nursery & Topsoil. The address is 4145 Rowles Road, Vina, CA 96092
Walnuts: In the spring of 2008, 14 +/- acres of potted trees were planted and field grafted to Howard walnuts later that year. These 6-year-old walnuts are in good condition with few missing trees. Tree spacing is 20′ x 24′, 90 trees per acre. Irrigated using solid set system and Nelson R-10 sprinklers. 2023 production was 3,724 in-shell pounds per acre, double the first harvest in 2022. The Howard variety is known as a big yielding variety and this orchard is living up to its reputation.
Crop: Negotiable.
Water: Irrigation water is provided by ground water well drilled to 250′ with diesel motor, gearhead & pump estimated to produce 1,000 gallons per minute. Surface water may also be available from Stanford Vina Ranch Irrigation Company. Water for home is provided by a domestic well with submersible pump.
Soils: Per Natural Resources Conservation Service, the majority of the soils are rated Class 1. 50% Lo; Los Robles loam, 40% VnA; Vina Loam. The remaining soils are My; Molinos fine sandy loam & RnA; Redding gravelly loam;
Home: Originally constructed in 1935, this single level 1,151 square foot home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. This home has a raised concrete perimeter foundation, stucco exterior and metal roof. It is rented for $850 a month.
Zoning: Tehama County Parcel Number 079-270-001-000. Zoning is AG-2, Valley Floor AG, 40 acre Minimum. Current property taxes are $3,622/year. The parcel is enrolled in the Williamson Act / AG Preserve which can offer property tax savings.
Mineral Rights: Oil, gas and minerals rights owned by Seller are included in the sale.
Depreciation: Improvements such as the trees and irrigation systems and home may offer deprecation advantages to a prospective Buyer.
Showing: Please do not disturb the Tenants. Listing Agent to accompany. To show the home, 48-hour advance notice is requested.
Listing Price: $480,000 cash to Seller
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