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Oroville,CA 95965
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Unimproved Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID CROR25179165
HOA Y/N No
Lot Size 399.000 Acres
Acres 399.0
Property Sub-Type Unimproved Land
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 California’s olive- oil heritage. Recognized for its historic value, the estate is eligible for both state and national historic registries as the “Berkeley Olive Association Districtâ€. This rare legacy property is entirely dry farm ed — no irrigation — relying on unique subsurface moisture 6–8 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 â
Location
State CA
County Butte
Zoning U
Interior
Fireplace No
Exterior
Utilities Available Other Water/Sewer
View Y/N true
View Other,Orchard
Building
Lot Description Agricultural,Horses Possible
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 041170033000