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A Water-Backed Legacy Property Investment

265 Acres • Historic Water Rights • Natural Springs • Existing Income • Seller Financing

Pricing Status$1,899,000
Total Size264.20 AC / 11,508,552 SF
Agent RepresentationDerek Saelee (DRE #02176730)
(310) 694-1743
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INVESTMENT PROFILE

Investment Thesis

Opportunities to acquire large, water-backed land holdings with existing income, historic water rights, and long-term development flexibility have become increasingly rare throughout California. Situated on approximately 265 acres in Northern California, 20441 Cove Road represents a unique combination of natural resources, existing infrastructure, and future optionality. The property benefits from documented pre-1914 water rights, multiple artesian springs, gravity-fed water systems, and riparian access along Hatchet Creek—assets that are becoming increasingly scarce and valuable. Beyond its exceptional water resources, the property generates existing income through residential rental, hydroelectric royalties, and utility-related revenue while offering significant upside through stabilization of the second residence and a variety of future land uses. Existing improvements include two residences, a historic barn dating to approximately 1895, hydroelectric infrastructure, internal road systems, and extensive usable acreage suitable for agricultural, recreational, hospitality, or retreat-oriented development. Zoned U (Unclassified), the property offers flexibility for a wide range of potential future uses, subject to buyer verification and governmental approvals. Whether maintained as a private legacy estate, expanded into a hospitality or wellness destination, utilized for agricultural production, or repositioned into a recreational land investment, the property’s greatest value lies in the combination of abundant water, existing infrastructure, diversified income, and long-term optionality.

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Institutional Underwriting StandardAll underwriting calculations and site plan adjustments must be forensically audited by prospective buyers.

PROPERTY AT A GLANCE

Unlike many remote recreational properties, 20441 Cove Road combines privacy and abundant natural resources with practical access to shopping, healthcare, commercial air service, and regional employment centers. This balance enhances both long-term ownership enjoyment and future development flexibility.

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Historic Water Rights
Historic Water Rights
Documented pre-1914 appropriative water rights, multiple artesian springs, gravity-fed water systems, and riparian frontage along Hatchet Creek provide one of the property’s most enduring and valuable assets.
Existing Income
Existing Income
Current rental income, hydroelectric royalties, and utility-related revenue provide immediate cash flow with additional upside through lease-up of the second residence.
Nearly 265 Acres
Nearly 265 Acres
Large contiguous acreage provides privacy, flexibility, and long-term investment value rarely found in today’s market.
Existing Infrastructure
Existing Infrastructure
Two residences, a historic barn, hydroelectric improvements, established access roads, and water systems reduce future development costs.
Development Optionality
Development Optionality
Potential future uses may include a private estate, agricultural operation, equestrian property, wellness retreat, eco-tourism destination, tiny home or RV resort (subject to approvals), vineyard, or long-term land investment.
Seller Financing
Seller Financing
Seller owns the property free and clear and may consider flexible financing terms for qualified purchasers.

INTERACTIVE PARCEL MAP

Forensic spatial display showing boundaries, frontage, railway corridor, and APNs.

LOCATION: 20441 Cove Rd, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
MAP: LOADING | SPATIAL: YES | PARCELS: 1
LAT: 40.879935 / LNG: -121.930927

SPATIAL REGISTRY

1 parcels in assemblage

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Regional Access

Direct access via CA-299 places the property within convenient driving distance of Redding, Burney, Mount Shasta, and numerous outdoor recreation destinations. The location balances privacy with year-round accessibility.

Recreation & Lifestyle

Surrounded by some of Northern California’s most renowned outdoor destinations, the property offers convenient access to Burney Falls, Hatchet Creek, Lassen National Forest, Lake Britton, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, and year-round recreation.

Essential Services

Daily conveniences—including grocery stores, medical services, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, commercial air service, and regional healthcare—are available in nearby Redding, while Burney provides additional local services only minutes away. Those three boxes tell an investor something useful.

LOCATION & LOGISTICS ANALYSIS

Unparalleled connectivity to freight, ports, air infrastructure, and regional population centers.

Positioned along California State Route 299 in the scenic Hatchet Mountain region of Shasta County, 20441 Cove Road offers a rare combination of privacy, accessibility, and proximity to Northern California’s premier recreational and commercial destinations. While surrounded by approximately 265 acres of private land, the property remains within convenient driving distance of regional shopping, healthcare, commercial air service, outdoor recreation, and year-round services. The City of Redding serves as the region’s primary commercial hub, offering major retailers including Costco, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot, extensive dining, entertainment, and advanced medical facilities. Burney provides convenient daily services and serves as the gateway to Burney Falls, Lake Britton, and thousands of acres of public recreation lands. Combined with easy access to Mount Shasta, Lassen National Forest, and Northern California’s renowned outdoor destinations, the property’s location balances secluded rural living with exceptional regional connectivity.

Regional Logistics Corridor Connections
Burney20 min (Local services)
Burney Falls State Park25 min (State Park)
Redding45 min (Shopping • Dining • Healthcare)
Redding Regional Airport (RDD)55 min (Commercial airport)
Lake Shasta50 min (Boating • Fishing)
Mount Shasta75 min (Recreation • Skiing)
Lassen Volcanic National Park90 min (Hiking • Camping)

SITE WALKTHROUGH

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SYNTHESIZED OUTLOOK

Intelligence Summary

Opportunities to acquire large, water-backed land holdings with existing income, historic water rights, and long-term development flexibility have become increasingly rare throughout California. Situated on approximately 265 acres in Northern California, 20441 Cove Road represents a unique combination of natural resources, existing infrastructure, and future optionality. The property benefits from documented pre-1914 water rights, multiple artesian springs, gravity-fed water systems, and riparian access along Hatchet Creek—assets that are becoming increasingly scarce and valuable. Beyond its exceptional water resources, the property generates existing income through residential rental, hydroelectric royalties, and utility-related revenue while offering significant upside through stabilization of the second residence and a variety of future land uses. Existing improvements include two residences, a historic barn dating to approximately 1895, hydroelectric infrastructure, internal road systems, and extensive usable acreage suitable for agricultural, recreational, hospitality, or retreat-oriented development. Zoned U (Unclassified), the property offers flexibility for a wide range of potential future uses, subject to buyer verification and governmental approvals. Whether maintained as a private legacy estate, expanded into a hospitality or wellness destination, utilized for agricultural production, or repositioned into a recreational land investment, the property’s greatest value lies in the combination of abundant water, existing infrastructure, diversified income, and long-term optionality. Seller owns the property free and clear and is willing to consider flexible seller financing for qualified purchasers.

VERIFICATION VAULT

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2022 Preliminary Title.pdf

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Secure Vault (NDA)

cove substation easement.pdf

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Preliminary Title.pdf

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Secure Vault (NDA)

hydro electric power.pdf

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U Zone.pdf

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ACT V • REPRESENTATION

Listing Representation

Derek Saelee
Derek SaeleeBroker02176730
derek@theestatesgroup.org
(310) 694-1743