This virgin property had never been planted to any tree crops and has mainly been used for irrigated pasture. According to the soils analysis, this property has exceptionally good soil for a walnut orchard which is evidenced with 3 years of vigorous walnut tree growth. Doty Creek runs through the property with large oak trees and other riparian landscape.
WALNUT ORCHARD CLASS ONE SOIL AND INEXPENSIVE WATER 185.7 ASSESSED ACRES, M/L PLACER COUNTY, CA
LOCATION: This scenic property is located one half mile east of Hwy 65 and fronts Chamberlain and Manzanita Roads just north of the City of Lincoln.
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS:
020-150-086 (152.9 acres)
020-150-089 (32.8 acres).
SOILS: Primarily Grade 1 according to the NRCS soils survey. (See attached soil map).
PLANTED ACREAGE: Approximately 165 acres, more or less, of 2012 planted walnut trees spaced 26’ x 24’ which are grafted to Chandlers with Howard and Franquette pollinators.
WATER: Nevada Irrigation District (NID). The total cost of the irrigation water from NID is just under $6,000 per year. Additionally the ranch has additional unused rights to NID water plus two existing wells that have not been used for the orchard.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM: The orchard is on micro-jet irrigation with a lift pump situated in the pond on the property. The irrigation system has six sets which can be irrigated two sets at a time.
COMMENTS: The property is only minutes away from the fast growing area of Lincoln, Rocklin and Roseville, and approximately 60 acres of the property is also in Village Three (3) of the Lincoln General Plan which is planned for future subdivision development. (See attached map). Another option for a potential buyer is to build their dream home next to the riparian corridor of Doty Creek with large valley oaks, a year round stream, and many years of great income to come from the orchard.