This 308.22 assessed acre opportunity (plus 14.51 assessed acres of licensed area) is planted to 297.85 acres of almonds (plus 13.49 acres of licensed area planting). There is one well with a reservoir, and filter station. The property is located in Semi-Tropic Water Storage District and receives contract entitlement and non- contract water from 2 meters. This offering features young plantings, Semi-Tropic WSD contract water, productive soils, and offers income and tax benefits.
The offering is located in Semi-Tropic Water Storage District (STWSD). This ranch has 160 acres of contract entitlement (3.5AF/ac) through turnout S-242, totaling 560 acre-feet. The remaining 148.2 acres of the property is non-contract service through turnout S41T. In 2024, STWSD levees three primary charges; service charge of $84 per acre foot of entitlement, water charge $70 per acre foot delivered, and an ET charge. Non-Contracted lands are assessed two primary charges; $191/$193/$195/AF delivered when available (winter/summer/allocated) and ET charge based on usage. In 2023/24, on behalf of the STWSD, the Kern County Tax Collector collected a charge of $139/acre with the 2023/24 property taxes for all parcels. The orchard is irrigated by a nicely appointed fanjet system, with a lined reservoir, 12 sand media filters, 125HP electric booster pump, and gypsum silo. The farm has a well equipped with a 125HP electric motor, which is currently idle but offers potential for restoration and enhancement.