Listed by Nita Vail•DRE #02122263• California Outdoor Properties, Inc.
Listed by Todd Renfrew•DRE #01727574• California Outdoor Properties
Contact: 916-761-5604
For sale
$7,750,000
Est. $51,006/mo —
3
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1 ba
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1,200
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8050 Bitterwater Rd, Shandon, CA 93461
About this home
Discover a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own the Pritchard Sumner Ranch, a significant and historic 8,525± acre working ranch on California’s Central Coast. Held within the same family for over 150 years, this remarkable property offers a rare blend of rich ranching history, ecological diversity, and outstanding recreational and conservation possibilities. Historically supporting up to 200 cow/ calf pairs annually, the ranch features comprehensive livestock infrastructure including cross fencing, approximately 22 troughs, new corrals, a loading chute, 60ft truck scale, and well-maintained roads. Beyond its agricultural utility, the land teems with excellent recreational opportunities such as hunting (A-Zone deer), hiking, riding, and ATVing. It is home to diverse wildlife including tule elk, black-tailed deer, wild pig, dove, and quail. Water is plentiful with two domestic wells, an 80,000-gallon storage tank, and two stock ponds. Improvements on the ranch includes a well-maintained 1930s ranch house with three bedrooms and one bath, boasting a new roof and stabilized foundation. A 40’ x 30’ metal pole barn, built within the last decade, and additional outbuildings provide further utility. From its sweeping ridgetop vistas and expansive valleys to its thriving tule elk habitat and rich homesteading heritage, the Pritchard Sumner Ranch presents a unique canvas for legacy-minded ownership. About 8,025.97 ± acres are under the Williamson Act for significant property tax benefits.
Discover a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own the Pritchard Sumner Ranch, a significant 8,525 acre working ranch on CA's Central Coast. Held within the same family for over 150 years, this remarkable property offers a rare blend of rich ranching history, ecological diversity, and outstanding recreational and conservation possibilities. Historically supporting up to 200 cow/calf pairs annually, the ranch features comprehensive livestock infrastructure including cross fencing, approximately 22 troughs, new corrals, a loading chute, truck scale, and well-maintained roads. Beyond its ag utility, the land teems with excellent recreational opportunities such as hunting (A-Zone deer), hiking, riding, and ATVing. It is home to diverse wildlife including tule elk, black-tailed deer, wild pig, dove, and quail. Water is plentiful with two domestic wells, an 80,000-gal. storage tank, and two stock ponds. Improvements on the ranch includes a well-maintained 1930s ranch house with 3BD/1BA, boasting a new roof and stabilized foundation. A 40' x 30' metal pole barn and outbuildings provide further utility. From its sweeping ridgetop vistas and expansive valleys to its thriving tule elk habitat & rich homesteading heritage, the ranch presents a unique canvas for legacy-minded ownership.
CRMLS #SC25108698
Jan 28, 2026
Price Changed
$7,750,000
$6,458/sq ft
May 15, 2025
Listed
$8,311,875
$6,927/sq ft
CRMLS #NS19196803
Dec 20, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2024
Price Changed
$7,950,000
$6,625/sq ft
Apr 6, 2023
Price Changed
$8,350,000
$6,958/sq ft
Jul 29, 2020
Price Changed
$9,995,000
$8,329/sq ft
Jul 15, 2020
Price Changed
$9,950,000
$8,292/sq ft
Jul 31, 2019
Listed
$11,250,000
$9,375/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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San Luis Obispo County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 16, 2019.
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INLAND AREA
NORTH COUNTY PLANNING AREA
SHANDON-CARRIZO SUB AREA NORTH
Agricultural Land Use District
The purpose of this Section is to establish a set of regulations applicable to the division of land within the Agriculture land use category. In addition to complying with the standards set forth in this Section and all applicable policies of the general plan, proposed land divisions shall be specifically evaluated for consistency with the policies of the Agriculture and Open Space Element as follows: Agricultural land divisions. Where a division of agricultural lands is proposed, a cluster division where homes are clustered in a compact manner which reduces the agricultural/residential interface, is an alternative to a conventional lot split land division.; Where a division is proposed, the proposed parcels should be of adequate size and design to ensure the long term protection of agricultural resources.; Minimum parcel size criteria for the division of Agricultural lands. Minimum parcel sizes for the proposed division of land designated Agriculture shall be based upon either the existing or potential use of the land for cropland and grazing.; Discretionary approval. The approval of a land division is discretionary and a parcel size larger than the minimum designated in the following Subsections may be required to ensure agricultural capability in accordance with the provisions of the adopted Agriculture and Open Space Element of the general plan.
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Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Shandon, CA • 93461
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This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Shandon. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8050 Bitterwater Rd
$6,461,733
$1.3M under list price of $7.75M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $76K to $699K.