Whiteley Howard Walnut & Prune Orchard
Whiteley Orchard
25392 Pennsylvania Ave, Corning, CA 96021
Property: Whiteley Orchards, a versatile agricultural land holding of 134 +/- assessed acres. 129 acres are planted to orchards consisting of 50 acres of young Howard walnuts coming into production and 79 acres of producing French prunes. The Class 1 soils, (2) agricultural groundwater wells and climate combine to make this property ideal for continued agricultural use.
Location: The property is approximately 7 miles southeast of Corning, CA. From Corning, travel east on South Avenue, turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue then another right onto Illinois Avenue. Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue and continue straight ahead to the property.
Walnuts: 50 acres of Howard on Paradox rootstock planted in 2020. Tree spacing is 22 feet by 26 feet, 76 trees per acre. Irrigation is by solid set system and Nelson R2000 sprinklers. Firs...
Walnuts: 50 acres of Howard on Paradox rootstock planted in 2020. Tree spacing is 22 feet by 26 feet, 76 trees per acre. Irrigation is by solid set system and Nelson R2000 sprinklers. First harvest completed in 2024, production was 1,515 inshell pounds per acre. Broker expects this young orchard to be a strong producer.
Prunes: 79 acres of older French prunes. Block C was planted in 2008, Block D was planted in 1990 and Block E was planted in 2008. Tree spacing is 11 feet by 22 feet, 180 trees per acre. These trees are flood irrigated. This Class One soil will redevelop nicely to most any crop typical to Tehama County.
Crop: Negotiable
Water: Irrigation is provided by (2) groundwater wells. The static water level is estimated at 25 feet. Well #1 located in the northeast corner of the walnut block is equipped with 75Hp electric turbine motor, well production is estimated at 2,000 gpm. Well #2 centrally located to the prune blocks is equipped with 15Hp electric turbine motor, well production is estimated at 1,200 gpm.
Soils: Per NRCS, the soils are rated as Class 1. The soils consists of Columbia silt loam (CsA) and Zamora silt loam (Zm), providing a strong foundation for agricultural use.
Zoning: Tehama County Parcel Number 091-330-052. The property is zoned AG-2-AP, Agricultural, AG preserve, 40 acre minimum. Current annual property taxes are $4,797.
Mineral Rights: Oil, gas, and minerals rights owned to be included in the sale.
Depreciation: Improvements such as trees and irrigation systems may offer deprecation advantages to a prospective Buyer.
Showing: Listing Agent to accompany.
Receivership: This property is listed for sale by court ordered receivership. The sale will require court approval.
Listing Price: $2,050,000, approx. $15,298 per acre using 134 deeded acres. Cash to Seller.
Sam Mudd, California Brokerage License Number 01710463
Cell, 530.949.4054
Bert Owens, California Brokerage License Number 01707128
Cell, 530.524.4900
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