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Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Lots/Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID OR25179165
Property Sub-Type Lots/Land
Property Description
Berkeley Olive Grove 1913 A Century Old Olive Orchard for Sale - A Prime Investment Opportunity Nestled near Oroville in Butte County this impressive 399 acre olive orchard was originally established by UC Berkeley professors in 1913 as part of the Berkeley Olive Association at one time the largest planting of Mission olives in the world and a key part of Californias olive- oil heritage. Recognized for its historic value, the estate is eligible for both state and national historic registries as the Berkeley Olive Association District. This rare legacy property is entirely dry farm ed no irrigation relying on unique subsurface moisture 68 feet below ground, enabling remarkable resilience even in drought years. Planted at a spacious 65 trees per acre on 30 foot triangles, the low density layout ensures optimal soil nutrients and tree health. The trees have thrived for over a century under organic practices, enhancing both longevity and terroir. All olives are hand picked and hand pruned; organic, regenerative methods are central chipped prunings return to the soil. The olive oil produced here has attained global recognition with biophenol levels ranked in the top 2.5% worldwide from 2010 to 2015. Harvested in stages to produce distinct profiles the Classic, mid harvest Gold, and buttery Reserve the oils have earned numerous gold medals and best in show accolades at competitions such as Los Angeles and New York International contests. Historic stone houses from the 1930s grace the orchard, and future plans originally included transforming a barn into an olive mill, vis
Location
State CA
County Butte
Community Horse Trails
Direction Hwy 70 North, past Hwy 149 turn off, turn at light onto Table Mountain Blvd, take a left on Coal Canyon.
Interior
Fireplace No
Exterior
Utilities Available Septic Installed
View Y/N No
Others
Tax ID 041170033000
Listed by TJ Jensen Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc
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