Description

The property is located on the north side of Robinson Road in Snelling, Merced County, California, and comprises approximately 223.07 assessed acres. The ranch is planted with approximately 215 acres of Independence almonds on Bright’s Hybrid Rootstock, with the orchard established in April 2024, offering a recently developed almond operation with long-term production potential. Improvements on the property include one agricultural shop that supports farming activities. The property benefits from excellent water resources, including access to Cowell Area Diverters (CAD) water managed by the Merced Irrigation District (MID), which is available to the landowner at no cost and without usage limitations. In addition, the property holds adjudicated pre-1914 riparian water rights to the Merced River, delivered through the Cuneo Ditch Diversion. Irrigation is further supported by a high-capacity agricultural well capable of producing approximately 3,500 gallons per minute. Soil information is available through the property's soil maps and descriptions. Prospective buyers should be aware that groundwater use may be subject to future regulations under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), which requires groundwater basins to achieve sustainability by 2040, and should conduct their own due diligence regarding water availability, water rights, and potential restrictions. The property may also be purchased together with the neighboring 268.67-acre pistachio ranch with residences, creating an opportunity for a larger and more diversified agricultural operation in the Snelling area.