Butte Valley Springs
Clark Road : Oroville, CA 95965
Butte County, California
Farm Description
Located near Chico, Butte Valley Springs is a 720-Acre, two-parcel property in Butte County. Situated due east of Durham, this quality land has excellent access, numerous springs, a year-round creek and a deep pond. With panoramic views, a highly desirable location, and prime development opportunities, this property provides a variety of residential, agriculture, ranching and other uses. This special Northern California property is now available.
Land
The scenic and versatile surveyed land ranges from 260' to 440' in elevation and has convenient, well-maintained access along the paved county-maintained Clark Road. The drive to and through the property features striking vistas and panoramic views of the surrounding region. The land to the west and north is relatively flat including gently rolling hills, with additional tree cover to the east and south. The property includes a variety of deciduous and some evergreen trees and a mix of native grasses. Numerous year-round springs dot the landscape with two creeks Dry Creek and Fallager Creek and a large 40' deep pond providing additional water. Electrical power is close to the property, and a high production well on the land is capable of nearly 800 Gpm. Zoning is favorable with Ag-160 designations, providing a wide variety of land uses. The property has extensive planning completed including development opportunities. APN -000, 80-acres, 640-Acres total of 720-Acres. The property is not currently enrolled in the Williamson Act.
Improvements
Perimeter ranch fencing and cross-fencing, water well.
Recreation
Outdoor activities are plentiful on the property and in the surrounding hills, mountains, lakes and rivers. The immensely popular Lake Oroville is a short drive to the south and the scenic Feather River close by to the east. The region provides excellent boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, hunting and more. Bidwell Park and Upper Bidwell Park in Chico are one of the most diverse outdoor recreation areas in Northern California. Chico State University and Chico also offer extensive recreation and other resources.
Agriculture
The property has high quality land suitable for a variety of agricultural uses.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
The property includes water and mineral rights, to be confirmed by title.
Region & Climate
The region provides a welcome feeling in the surrounding towns of Durham, Chico, Paradise, Gridley and the other neighboring communities in Butte County. The area provides enjoyable climate, shopping, entertainment, dining and other resources for residents and visitors. Chico State and nearby Butte College provide a variety of resources. Butte County features a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Valley areas experience high summer temperatures and rainy winters, while foothill areas like Paradise are warmer in winter. Annual rainfall is concentrated in winter, with snow primarily in higher elevations well above the property.
History
The ear li est known res i dents of Butte Coun ty were the North west ern Maidu who migrat ed and set tled on the Moore town Ridge between the Mid dle Fork and South Fork of the Feath er Riv er around 1500 B.C. Today's Con cow-Maidu tribe are their descendants. As peo ple began jour ney ing west ward in the late 1700S and ear ly 1800S, count less Span ish, Mex i can, and ear ly Amer i can explor ers trav eled to the area then owned by Mex i co and now cov ered by Cal i for nia. In the ear ly 1840S, the Mex i can gov ern ment grant ed large tracts of land to a vari ety of these set tlers. In Butte Coun ty, Llano Seco stands as one of the last remain ing intact land grants from this period. The Gold Rush ush ered in thou sands of peo ple to the area and Butte Coun ty, includ ing even tu al city of Chico founder John Bid well. Towns along the Feath er Riv er - includ ing Oroville, Chero kee, and Mag a lia - came into existence. Within a decade, min ing decreased as an eco nom ic engine in the area, with agri cul ture tak ing its place. Wheat became Chico's pri ma ry cash crop while cit rus and olives were, and still are, grown in the Oroville area.
Location
This property is in Butte Valley, centrally located near several regional towns and communities 10-miles south to Oroville, 10-miles west to Durham, 10-miles north to Paradise, and 15-miles northwest to Chico. The property has excellent access and proximity to highways Ca-99, Ca-70 and Ca-32.
Directions to Farm
FROM Oroville: Take CA-70 north to Clark Road (CA-191). Turn left on Clark Road and travel 2.6-miles to the property main entrance on your right (east side).
FROM Chico: Take CA-99 south until the CA-70 N exit toward Paradise/CA-191/Quincy. Continue on CA-70 north until Clark Road (CA-191). Turn left on Clark Road and travel 2.6-miles to the property main entrance on your right (east side).
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