964 acs. Grassland Water District Grazing Land
$7,230,000
Los Banos, CA
Status: For Sale
Acres: 964±
Price Per Acre: $7,500
Description
Located 3 miles east of Interstate 5 in western Merced County lies 964± acres of flood irrigated and native pasture, including native sloughs and wetlands. Currently used as a seasonal cattle grazing operation, the property is completely fenced with multiple pastures. 350± acres are located within the Grassland Water District, and in addition to district water, the property has two (2) pumps and wells providing irrigation to support seasonal livestock grazing. There is also an existing pipeline to the Main Canal, which offers the potential opportunity for water mitigation into the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority.
Location
The subject property is located on the south side of Henry Miller Avenue, 1± mile west of Volta Road, approximately 3± miles east of Santa Nella and 5± miles northwest of the City of Los Banos, Merced County, California 93635.
Legal
078-140-005, 078-140-017
Water
There are three (3) wells: 1-50 HP, 1-125 HP, and an abandoned well. There is also a ditch lift pump and a domestic well. The condition of the pumps and wells is unknown. Approximately 350± acres of the southern parcel is located within the Grassland Water District (https://gwdwater.org/) and is entitled to receive Class II “Fall Flood” water from the district (currently 3± acre feet) and is part of the Grassland GSA. Additional “Spring/Summer” flood water can be purchased to fill ponds and wetlands, when available. The balance of the property is not in a water district, but it is within the Merced County Delta Mendota GSA. The pasture is flood irrigated. The 50 HP pump located on the southern portion of the property has the capacity to pump ground water (subject to approval)directly into the adjacent Main Canal. The water can be exchanged into the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority.
Zoning
The property is not enrolled in the Williamson Act. Zoned A-1, Agricultural Exclusive - 20 acres.