Agricultural Land for Sale in Riverside, California

20.45 ACs: Land Use: Avocados, Agricultural; Zoning is currently R-1-8500

A rare opportunity awaits for residential development in Riverside CA. Two adjacent parcels of land, totaling 20.45 AC, are available for sale. The land is currently planted with avocados and has access to city water and electricity. The zoning is R1-8500, which allows for single-family homes. Retaining the current zoning, a developer could build an estimated 70-73 single family homes on the 20.45 AC. Similar zoning in the same general area (immediate neighbors) has allowed for high-density housing such as apartments and condominium communities.

The subject property has existing housing on 3-sides with the fourth side of the property as a dedicated open space, known as Sycamore Canyon Park.

The location is ideal, close to Central Ave, Canyon Crest and UCR (University of California Riverside), a renowned institution for innovative citrus and avocado research. The market demand is brisk, with recent sales of nearby homes and condos ranging from $600,000 to $1,300,000 per the MLS. New construction homes are selling in the $1.25MM+ range.

In the interim to develop the property, the owner can utilized the income generated from the avocado harvest. Organic Avocados in the 44 size range (large) per the Avocados Grower's Association, are sold by growers to packing houses in the $1.35/LB (average). This grove for 2024 is estimated to produce 300,000#s of fruit.

This is a unique chance to acquire a large tract of land with great potential for development in a desirable area of Riverside CA.