16 Rocky Drive Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Oroville,CA 95965
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,957 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,043
MLS Listing ID CROR25179188
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1950
Lot Size 399.000 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
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 California’s olive- oil heritage. Recognized for its historic value, the estate is eligible for both state and national historic registries as the “Berkeley Olive Association Districtâ€. This rare legacy property is entirely dry farm ed — no irrigation — relying on unique subsurface moisture 6–8 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 â
Location
State CA
County Butte
Zoning U
Interior
Cooling Other
Fireplaces Type None
Laundry None
Exterior
Pool None
Utilities Available Other Water/Sewer
View Y/N true
View Orchard
Building
Lot Description Agricultural
Story 1
Water Other
New Construction No
Schools
School District Oroville Union High