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    8050 Bitterwater Road, Shandon, CA 93461

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    $7,750,000

    LAND - Shandon, CA

    Lot size:
    8,525.89 Acres
    Added:
    May 15, 2025
    Days on Market:
    419
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 7 at 12:06 pm

    Property Features for 8050 Bitterwater Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    8,525.89 Acres

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    Nita Vail

    Listing agent Nita Vail License #02122263

    Listing office California Outdoor Properties 707 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA

    Listing date May 15, 2025

    MLS# 11556200 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • 8,525+/- acre historic Central Coast working ranch held in the same family for over 150 years
    • Historically supported up to 200 cow/calf pairs with livestock infrastructure including cross fencing, ~22 troughs, new corrals, loading chute, and 60‑ft truck scale
    • Water includes two domestic wells, an 80,000‑gallon storage tank, and two stock ponds
    • Home improvements include a well‑maintained 1930s ranch house with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, plus a new roof and stabilized foundation
    • Includes a 40' x 30' metal pole barn built within the last decade and additional outbuildings
    • About 8,025.97+/- acres are under the Williamson Act, and land includes over 40 historical homestead patents

    Overview

    Pritchard Sumner Ranch is a historic, working ranch property offering expansive acreage on California’s Central Coast. The ranch includes livestock infrastructure such as cross fencing, approximately 22 troughs, new corrals, a loading chute, a 60-foot truck scale, and well-maintained roads. Water resources include two domestic wells, an 80,000-gallon storage tank, and two stock ponds, supporting ongoing ranch operations. Improvements on the property include a well-maintained 1930s ranch house with three bedrooms and one bath, with a new roof and stabilized foundation, along with a 40' x 30' metal pole barn constructed within the last decade and additional outbuildings.

    Located at 8050 Bitterwater Road in Shandon, the property’s landscape features ridgetop vistas and expansive valleys. The ranch is also described as providing habitat supporting tule elk and other wildlife, including black-tailed deer, wild pig, dove, and quail, with hunting identified as A-Zone deer.

    This property can fit buyers seeking a legacy-minded ranch setup with established operational features and a combination of agricultural utility and recreational use. The presence of historical homestead patents and long-term family ownership is a notable part of the ranch’s character, and approximately 8,025.97 acres are under the Williamson Act per the provided information.
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    City
    Shandon
    County
    San Luis Obispo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -120.0526
    Latitude
    35.518

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Ranch - Large Central Coast ranch with robust livestock facilities, multiple water sources, and year-round agricultural and recreation use.
    Where is this ranch located?
    The property is located at 8050 Bitterwater Road Shandon, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $7,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 8,525+/- acre historic Central Coast working ranch held in the same family for over 150 years; Historically supported up to 200 cow/calf pairs with livestock infrastructure including cross fencing, ~22 troughs, new corrals, loading chute, and 60‑ft truck scale; Water includes two domestic wells, an 80,000‑gallon storage tank, and two stock ponds
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