


Mountain Pass Ranch
Property description
4 min readMountain Pass Ranch is a turn-key 505-acre property in Valley Springs, Calaveras County. Centrally located in a private setting, this working ranch includes a striking main home in the ranch center, additional residences, four wells with abundant water, many outbuildings, four ponds and prime livestock grazing and hunting land. With unparalleled views, amenities and resources, this rare property awaits your company. Seller financing available.
Land
This turn-key property includes two contiguous parcels with easy access along Lanford Pacheco Road. A scenic drive into the ranch leads you past tree-covered rolling hills, valleys and stunning vistas, to the ranch center where the homes, outbuildings and other structures are located. Surrounding the ranch center are gently sloped hills, flats and ridges of fertile grazing land with numerous springs, four ponds, native oaks and other deciduous trees, conifers, grasses and seasonal wildflowers.
The water and fertile soil along with a wide variety of tree cover provides a rich habitat livestock, deer, quail, turkey, dove and other wildlife. Spectacular views of the Gold County, Sierras and the Central Valley stretching to Mt. Diablo can be taken in from around the property. Well-maintained roads provide great access to and throughout the ranch. An irrigated garden, orchard, flowering accent trees and landscaping surround the main home.
Numerous springs are sprinkled throughout the ranch along with multiple livestock water troughs. Clear night skies free from ambient light with gentle breezes offers a quiet respite from the bustle of urban life. ENROLLED IN THE WILLIAMSON ACT.
- APN: 050-020-004-000, 240-acres;
- APN: 050-020-025-000, 265.01-acres.
Improvements
MAIN HOME: Rich wood clad interiors, high end appliances and striking views throughout the home greet you as you enter from the beautifully landscaped loop entry drive. The turn-key kitchen is a chef’s delight with a central island, expansive counters and storage, along with new high-end appliances. The dining nook leads to a larger dining room area, adjacent to the large, vaulted ceiling of the great room, all with endless views of the countryside.
The main bedroom, with large bath and closets, includes French door access to the expansive deck. Two additional bedrooms, galley office, a full guest bath, another ½ and ¼ bath, and the large multipurpose entertainment room – with wet bar and fireplace – round out this stunning home.
RANCH CENTER OUTBUILDINGS: 240-sq. ft. wood storage building with roll-up and entry door; 10×10 storage building; 1000-sq. ft. multipurpose/office building flanked by 1,500-sq. ft. of covered metal storage buildings; 600-sq. ft. metal building with two adjacent storage containers; three additional storage containers; six 10×10 covered kennels. NEW 40’x40′ open side carport adjacent to the main home with 12′ high clearance; estimated completion date Feb. 2026.
UPPER OUTBUILDINGS: 2,200-sq. ft. six-stall horse-livestock barn; 1,300-sq. ft. hay barn; 2,800-sq. ft. horse-livestock barn flanked by 5,500-sq. ft. of attached fence corral/pens; 80-sq. ft. enclosed wood storage building; extensive corrals and pens.
LOWER HOMES-OUTBUILDINGS: Wood home with kitchen, open area dining, bedroom and bath; Separate two-bedroom, 2 bath trailer home; Both units share a common septic system, and each has its own water source; Large wood ranch barns; Extensive corrals and pens.
WATER: Five wells with eight storage tanks (four 5,000-gal tanks and four 2,500-gal tanks), plus multiple springs.
FENCING: The land is fenced and includes barbed wire ranch fencing, separate pens, cross fencing, gates and more.
Building areas and details are approximate.
Recreation
This property and the surrounding Mother Lode region provides many outdoor activity opportunities such as horseback riding, hiking, fishing, upland bird and big game hunting, cycling, wildlife viewing and more. Activities are plentiful in the surrounding hills, mo…
Location
Valley Springs, CA, United States


