TBD Clark Road , Oroville, CA 95965(Butte County)

The scenic and versatile surveyed land ranges from 260’ to 440’ in elevation and has convenient, well-maintained access along the paved county-maintained Clark Road. The drive to and through the property features striking vistas and panoramic views of the surrounding region. The land to the west and north is relatively flat including gently rolling hills, with additional tree cover to the east and south. The property includes a variety of deciduous and some evergreen trees and a mix of native grasses. Numerous year-round springs dot the landscape with two creeks (Dry Creek and Fallager Creek) and a large 40’ deep pond providing additional water. Electrical power is close to the property, and a high production well on the land is capable of nearly 800 GPM. Zoning is favorable with AG-160 designations, providing a wide variety of land uses. The property has extensive planning completed including development opportunities. APN 041-120-127-000, 80-acres; 041-450-120-126-000, 640-acres; total of 720-acres. The property is not currently enrolled in the Williamson Act.

Improvements

Perimeter ranch fencing and cross-fencing, water well.

Recreation

Outdoor activities are plentiful on the property and in the surrounding hills, mountains, lakes and rivers. The immensely popular Lake Oroville is a short drive to the south and the scenic Feather River close by to the east. The region provides excellent boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, hunting and more. Bidwell Park and Upper Bidwell Park in Chico are one of the most diverse outdoor recreation areas in Northern California. Chico State University and Chico also offer extensive recreation and other resources.

Agriculture

The property has high quality land suitable for a variety of agricultural uses.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

The property includes water and mineral rights, to be confirmed by title.

Region & Climate

The region provides a welcome feeling in the surrounding towns of Durham, Chico, Paradise, Gridley and the other neighboring communities in Butte County. The area provides enjoyable climate, shopping, entertainment, dining and other resources for residents and visitors. Chico State and nearby Butte College provide a variety of resources. Butte County features a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Valley areas experience high summer temperatures and rainy winters, while foothill areas like Paradise are warmer in winter. Annual rainfall is concentrated in winter, with snow primarily in higher elevations well above the property.

History

The earliest known residents of Butte County were the Northwestern Maidu who migrated and settled on the Mooretown Ridge between the Middle Fork and South Fork of the Feather River around1500B.C. Today’s Concow-Maidu tribe are their descendants. As people began journeying westward in the late1700s and early1800s, countless Spanish, Mexican, and early American explorers traveled to the area then owned by Mexico and now covered by California. In the early1840s, the Mexican government granted large tracts of land to avariety of these settlers. In Butte County, Llano Seco stands as one of the last remaining intact land grants from this period. The Gold Rush ushered in thousands of people to the area and Butte County, including eventual city of Chico founder John Bidwell. Towns along the Feather Riverincluding Oroville, Cherokee, and Magaliacame into existence. Within adecade, mining decreased as an economic engine in the area, with agriculture taking its place. Wheat became Chico’s primary cash crop while citrus and olives were, and still are, grown in the Oroville area.

Location

This property is in Butte Valley, centrally located near several regional towns and communities: 10-miles south to Oroville, 10-miles west to Durham, 10-miles north to Paradise, and 15-miles northwest to Chico. The property has excellent access and proximity to highways CA-99, CA-70 and CA-32.