16 Rocky, Oroville, CA 95965

Property Description

Berkeley Olive Grove 1913 A Century Old Olive Orchard for Sale - A Prime Investment Opportunity Nestled near Oroville in Butte County this impressive 399 acre olive orchard was originally established by UC Berkeley professors in 1913 as part of the Berkeley Olive Association at one time the largest planting of Mission olives in the world and a key part of Californias olive- oil heritage. Recognized for its historic value, the estate is eligible for both state and national historic registries as the Berkeley Olive Association District. This rare legacy property is entirely dry farm ed no irrigation relying on unique subsurface moisture 68 feet below ground, enabling remarkable resilience even in drought years. Planted at a spacious 65 trees per acre on 30 foot triangles, the low density layout ensures optimal soil nutrients and tree health. The trees have thrived for over a century under organic practices, enhancing both longevity and terroir. All olives are hand picked and hand pruned; organic, regenerative methods are central chipped prunings return to the soil. The olive oil produced here has attained global recognition with biophenol levels ranked in the top 2.5% worldwide from 2010 to 2015. Harvested in stages to produce distinct profiles the Classic, mid harvest Gold, and buttery Reserve the oils have earned numerous gold medals and best in show accolades at competitions such as Los Angeles and New York International contests. Historic stone houses from the 1930s grace the orchard, and future plans originally included transforming a barn into an olive mill, vis

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc :

Listing Agent:

TJ Jensen : 530-370-8424

MLS ID:

OR25179165

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
• County: Butte

Lot

• Zoning: 041170033000

Utilities

• Utilities: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: California Regional MLS

This listing courtesy of TJ Jensen, Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc