The Real Estate Book

Property Description

Seldom does the "Best of the Best" come on the market. This is it...one of the best of the original Squaw Valley ranches. It truly is one of the finest pieces of foothill ranchland in all of California. A rare blend of great terrain, excellent water, and outstanding hunting, this ranch has something to offer everyone. Located at an ideal 2,400 foot elevation, the property enjoys 25-30 inch seasonal rainfalls that produce excellent range grasses. The land is a great combination of broad, open, and nearly level flats with some beautiful hidden valley areas surrounded by tree-covered ridges and is a large portion of the original "Piercy" Ranch. The old ranch house, circa 1930, still stands next to the old barn and corrals. The ranch is located in Squaw Valley about 30 miles east of Fresno. It is the ideal location...200 miles from Los Angeles and 200 miles from the Bay Area with an international airport in Fresno and a private airport in Reedley (20 miles from the ranch). Even with its proximity to Fresno, Squaw Valley remains one of the last unspoiled areas in California. It is a very rural area little touched by commercialization yet it is very accessible to the "big city". We are above the fog line and below the snowline...the perfect elevation. The ranch consists of four contiguous parcels ranging in size from 154 acres to 424 acres, all in the Williamson Act which provides a great tax benefit. The largest of the parcels, the 424 acres, has the best terrain and the old ranch headquarters is located on it. The parcel also has a large pond of about 4 acres. There is an airstrip of over 1/2 mile in length in the center of the 424 acres that was professionally built by a general engineering contractor. While construction was finished, a Conditional Use Permit for the airstrip was never completed to allow for its operation. Just imagine this area as the centerpiece of your new cattle ranch or thoroughbred horse farm with a new ranch home by the lake. Absolutely sensational land...this truly is the "Best of the Best". The other three major parcels are all located on the north side of Ruth Hill Road. The terrain of these properties is more traditional foothill with a combination of open valley flats, hillsides, and several ridge tops. This area is much more tree covered. It is excellent rangeland and it has some truly outstanding hunting. It retains the primitive aura of the 1800's when this area was settled. Here you will find the ultimate in seclusion and privacy. Let's talk about the animals. The ranch is home to a multitude of California Blacktail deer, wild turkey, wild boar, quail, and dove. It's an area where animals have never been pressured by humanity. Of course, there's a whole bunch of other wildlife, too. Critters like red and grey fox, bobcats, raccoons, possums, weasels, many species of hawks, golden and bald eagles, road runners, and, on very rare occasions, bear and mountain lion. And, even more rarely, the badger. Now there's a "look but don't touch" critter. With a $3,000,000 price tag, this isn't for everyone. But, then, this isn't your every day piece of land... it's that once in a lifetime opportunity for the person with the dream, and money, of owning something very special. It's the type of property that you can be proud to hand off to generations to come. Too dramatic a statement- Once you see it, you will understand. If anything, it's an understatement. It is a property where you can have both a showcase operation and native untouched lands, complete with privacy, great hunting, and natural beauty. As always we tell you about any negatives. The old ranch home is in a significant state of disrepair. It has not been lived in for many years. The outbuildings, barns, and corrals are old but functional and they definitely serve to transport you into the past. That's it for negatives.