Watson’s Home Place

Location: From Corning, west on Corning Road for 4 +/- miles, then north on Freeman Schoolhouse Road for 2 +/- miles, then west on Simpson Road for 2 +/- miles, then turn onto Apple Road prior to crossing Thomes Creek.  Continue to the first farmstead on the north side of Apple Road.  The addresses are 18702 & 18680 Apple Road, Corning, CA 96021

Watson’s Home:  Constructed originally in 1936, the home was completely remodeled in 2008 and offers 1,847 square feet of comfortable living space and covered concrete porch which wraps around 3-sides of the home. The residence includes a large master suite with in-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, a guest room, office, (2) bathrooms, an open kitchen/dining room, along with a living room with stone fireplace. The remodel included a permitted addition, composition roof, cedar siding, electrical, plumbing, windows, R28 insulation and doors. The home is temperature controlled with central heating and air-conditioning and a fireplace insert.

Mobile Home: Located on the western parcel is the 1992 built, 1,742 square foot modular home on perimeter foundation.  The home boasts an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, newer composition roof and vinyl flooring, central heating and air-conditioning, whole house fan and beautiful soapstone wood stove.

Outbuildings: Hay Barn; 5,250 square feet (75’x70’), wood framed, metal siding & roof, partial concrete flooring.  Equipment Shed; 1,800 square feet (25’x72’), wood framed, partial metal siding (open on the north), metal roof and gravel floor.  Shop; 1,800 square feet (30’x60’), wood framed, metal siding & roof, partial insulation, concrete floor, 4-12’ rollup doors, newer 100-amp electric service.

Soils: Per NRCS, soils are rated Class 2 & 4.  The Class 2 soils are Om; Orland loam and AvA / AvB; Arbuckle gravelly loam.  The balance of the soils are rated Class 4, Cz; Cortina coarse sandy loam, Czs; Cortina very gravelly fine sandy loam and Czx; Cortina complex.  When irrigated, the soils can support a variety of crops commonly grown in Tehama County.

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” cased well drilled in 2012 to a depth of 440’ paired with a 75 Hp electric 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.  Upon arrival it is lifted from the open supply ditch, pressurized and distributed throughout the property by an underground plastic pipeline with valves, allowing the fields to be irrigated using the Reineke 3-tower center pivot and wheel lines.  Additionally, there are two – 6” cased wells with submersible pumps that provide domestic and livestock water.

Crops: Currently alfalfa is planted under the center pivot and grass/alfalfa mix is planted under the wheel line.

Zoning: Tehama County Assessor Parcel Numbers 061-220-040 (40 acres) & 061-220-041 (51.06 acres).  Current zoning is AG-2, Valley Floor Agricultural 20 acre minimum.  Annual property taxes total $11,189.

Survey: The property has been surveyed.

Topography: The property is generally level with slightly undulating terrain. On the northern edge of the property is an area riparian area.

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 travel the property.

Showing: Please do not disturb Tenants. Listing agent to accompany.

Listing Price: $1,470,000, cash to Seller