Terra West Group is pleased to present an off-market opportunity to acquire an investment grade large turn-key operation, developed in younger almonds and open cropland with reliable and abundant of inexpensive irrigation water. 

Located in Merced, CA, the subject totals ±627.23 gross acres (contiguous), consisting of  ±450 acres of 8th-leaf almonds and ±135 acres of open land, providing crop diversity and long-term development potential.

Water security and the operational infrastructure are key components of the ranch. The property is entitled to receive surface water from Merced Irrigation District, including supplemental water from by two ag wells with a modern irrigation distribution system.

This offering includes farm management services, favorable operational infrastructure and strong commercial farming characteristics for continued operations, representing a compelling investment with attractive risk-return characteristics at a very attractive price. All combined, these factors make this an “exceptional buying opportunity”.

Jason DurJava

Accredited Land Consultant

DRE#01310142

(209) 660-5838

Donny Rocha

Managing Partner

DRE#02000855

(209) 606-5767

Land Area

±627.23 Gross Acres

Location

  • 5499 S. Gurr Rd.

  • Merced, CA 95341

  • Merced County

Legal

APN: 065-120-003 and 022.

Land Use

±450.0 Net Acres of Almonds

  • 8th Leaf

  • Nonpareil (50%), Fritz (25%) and Monterey (25%) varieties.

±135.0 Net Acres of Open Cropland

Improvements

Gated Equipment Yard

  • Old home site with domestic well (condition unknown).

Filtration Station

Water

Merced Irrigation District (Class 1)

  • 150HP metered lift pump from canal, 3000-3500 GPM.

Three (3) Ag Wells

  • Two (2) active, 75HP & 200HP.

  • One (1) non-op, needs to be re-drilled.

Irrigation via dual-line drip on the almonds and via flood on the open cropland.

Utilities

Utilities Provided by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).

Soils

  • Burchell silty clay loam (±38.9%)

  • Landlow silty clay loam (±22.7%)

    See Soil Analysis in the Property Memorandum for more info.

Asking Price

$20,690,000 ($33,000/acre)