16475 Blackie Rd - Ryan Ranch

The Rouse Ridge Ranch is located in unincorporated North Salinas Valley and consists of approximately 262 beautiful slightly rolling agricultural acres. Situated in a prime location with farming of irrigated row crops, strawberries & raspberries. This Certified Organic farmland has been maintained as such by the current lease holder, who is a grower for Driscoll Berries. There are two highly productive wells, one located on each of 2 legal parcels with high pressure underground distribution lines. Each deep well produces approximately 1,200 GPM and both have concrete sanitary seals. Well maintained road infrastructure for harvesting and ideal access from Blackie Road which connects to Highway 101 with an easy haul over to 183 and HWY 1. Possible opportunity for development on Parcel 1, which is the eastern parcel and zoned Low Density Residential 2.5 acres per unit - Design Control District. There are some possible development sites with gentle meadow lands and vistas over to Fremont Peak. Property is not in the Williamson Act. Survey of entire property just completed and on file with Monterey County. Sellers have actively maintained all permits and conditions with County and State. Seller OK with 1031 exchange. Current lease extends to Oct. 2025 w/option to renew by May 2025.