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MLS# OR25179188 – 16 Rocky Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

$3,999,000 - 2Br/2Ba - for Sale in Oroville
Price: $3,999,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 1 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 1,957
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1950
Days on Website: 16

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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 Californias olive- oil heritage. Recognized for its historic value, the estate is eligible for both state and national historic registries as the Berkeley Olive Association District. This rare legacy property is entirely dry farm ed no irrigation relying on unique subsurface moisture 68 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 the Classic, mid harvest Gold, and buttery Reserve the oils have earned numerous gold medals and best in show accolades at competitions such as Los Angeles and New York International contests. Historic stone houses from the 1930s grace the orchard, and future plans originally included transforming a barn into an olive mill, vis

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “N/K”
  • Bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 half bathroom
  • Bedrooms
  • 2 total bedrooms
  • 2 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1950
  • Building area total: 1957
  • 1 stroy
  • 1 story total
  • Living area: 1957
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • Entry level: 1
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “1 Story”
  • Community
  • “Horse Trails”
  • Fireplaces
  • “N/K”
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Well”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: OR25179188
  • List price: $3,999,000
  • 16 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-08-12
  • Special listing conditions: “Standard”
  • “Cash”
  • Lot
  • Size area: 399
  • Size units: Acres
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Zoning: U
  • “Fixer”
  • “Updated/Remodeled”
  • Sewer
  • “Conventional Septic”

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$3,999,000 – 16 Rocky Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

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