The Ortiz Ranch consists of 1535 acres, a 50% ownership in an additional 145 Acres, and 1396 acres of leased BLM land. This property is located on the South side of the Panoche Valley with panoramic views of the entire valley. The Panoche Creek runs through this quiet and serene ranch. Many potential uses including grazing, hunting, and recreational. Improvements include a 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home, barn and various out buildings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
1,681 acresLot Size
$1,960Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Brigantino•DRE #01919753• San Benito Realty
Contact: 831-207-7646
Bought with Michael Brigantino•DRE #01919753• San Benito Realty
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Market trends in 95043, CA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
112.1%
+10.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.4M
$725K MoM
Avg. days on market
6d
94 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 981 New Idria Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81798098
Jun 1, 2021
Sold
$1,325,000
$1,214/sq ft
Jun 1, 2021
Sold
$1,325,000
$1,214/sq ft
May 5, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2020
Listed
$1,500,000
$1,375/sq ft
Jun 24, 2020
Listed
$1,500,000
$1,375/sq ft
The Ortiz Ranch consists of 1535 acres, a 50% ownership in an additional 145 Acres, and 1396 acres of leased BLM land. This property is located on the South side of the Panoche Valley with panoramic views of the entire valley. The Panoche Creek runs through this quiet and serene ranch. Many potential uses including grazing, hunting, and recreational. Improvements include a 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home, barn and various out buildings.
MLSListings #ML81749702
Jun 1, 2021
Sold
$1,325,000
$1,214/sq ft
May 5, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2020
Price Changed
$1,500,000
$1,375/sq ft
May 5, 2020
Relisted
—
May 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2019
Price Changed
$1,650,000
$1,512/sq ft
May 1, 2019
Listed
$1,800,000
$1,650/sq ft
SDMLS #301458154
May 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2019
Listed
$1,650,000
$1,512/sq ft
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Benito County
APN
027-350-009-000
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Last updated by owner on May 1, 2019.
AR
Agricultural Rangeland District
The intent of this district is to provide for areas within the county to be used for agricultural rangeland purposes as set forth in the general plan. Very low-density residential development and farmworker housing are permitted due to the lack of public infrastructure and for the preservation of open space and agriculture.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Processing
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Other (See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Other (See Remarks)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Other (See Remarks)
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Other
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,091
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Property Primary ID: 623222
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1,681
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: AR
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Panoche Elementary
High School District: San Benito High
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Beds: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: San Benito County
APN: 027-350-009-000
Home facts updated by county records on May 1, 2019
Around this home
Schools
Panoche Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Hollister High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 37.3mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
32% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 102° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
18 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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