Description

The property is located at 11885 Road 9 in eastern Firebaugh, California, along Hemlock Road (Road 9) between Avenue 19 and Firebaugh Boulevard, and encompasses approximately 1,265.3 assessed acres. The ranch is a diversified agricultural operation featuring approximately 565 acres of almond orchards, including about 491 acres planted between 2004 and 2015 and an additional 74 acres established in 2024. The property also includes approximately 117.4 acres of irrigated pasture and 390 acres of native pasture, providing opportunities for both crop production and livestock operations. Improvements on the ranch include a 1,600-square-foot metal shop, multiple livestock barns, and three residences. Any purchase offer must be made subject to existing life estates associated with the homes. Additional ranch infrastructure includes complete perimeter fencing constructed with six-wire fencing and steel posts, as well as three solar energy installations that contribute to the property's operational efficiency. Water resources are supported by six deep agricultural wells with pumps and two domestic wells. The agricultural wells are interconnected through an underground PVC pipeline network that supplies irrigation water to the almond orchards via a single-line drip irrigation system. The ranch also has the capability to be flood irrigated using the existing PVC pipeline and valve infrastructure when needed. Soil information is available through the property's soil maps and descriptions. The property is identified by Madera County APNs 041-032-001, 041-032-002, 041-092-003, and 041-092-004. 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 independent due diligence regarding groundwater and surface water availability, water rights, and potential restrictions. Additionally, the property is enrolled in the Williamson Act, which may provide property tax benefits while maintaining the land in agricultural use. Overall, this large-scale ranch offers a combination of productive almond orchards, pastureland, livestock facilities, residential improvements, substantial water infrastructure, and renewable energy assets, making it an attractive long-term agricultural investment opportunity.