Offered for sale are 3,221 acres of prime, historic California land suitable for a wide variety of uses. The property consists of 22 assessor parcels located in Merced County between the city of Los Banos and the San Luis Reservoir and recreational Area, 45 minutes Southeast of San Jose.

 

Aqua Fria Village is currently unimproved and consists of flat grazing land, gently rolling hills with pastoral views and areas of open space providing conservation potential for Kit Fox, Burrowing Owl, and Swainsons Hawk. Significant tax incentives are also available through allocation of a portion of the ranch to conservation uses.

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The property offers interim revenue potential from energy generation, mitigation credits, habitat conservation and continued grazing.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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• 3,221 contiguous acres in Merced County

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• Pristine and historic California land with a diversity of potential uses

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• Excellent access to Interstate 5, State Highway 152 and 33

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• 45-minute drive time to San Jose and the Silicon Valley

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• Approved community plan for Residential and Mixed Uses 

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• Suitable for more affordable housing as compared to San Jose and Silicon Valley 

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• On and offsite mitigation potential with an existing conservation bank and identified valuable habitat

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• Historical wind generation and an adjacent 40KW substation

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• Utility infrastructure is nearby including electric power, water delivery and natural gas

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• Ample recreational opportunities at the San Luis Reservoir and O’Neill Forebay

 

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