Property: 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.
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