143.42 Acres | Prime Agricultural & Workforce Housing Opportunity | San Benito County, CA

Price: $14,342,000

Size: 143.42 Acres

Zoning: AP (Agricultural Preserve)

A rare opportunity to acquire 143.42 acres of productive farmland strategically located between Gilroy and Hollister along the rapidly improving Highway 25 corridor. With the planned four-lane highway expansion and proximity to Silicon Valley, this property offers exceptional long-term investment potential. It is minutes from Gilroy and the entrance to Silicon Valley, Ca.

Investment Highlights

• 143.42 contiguous acres

• AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning

• Prime location between Gilroy and Hollister

• Highway 25 corridor with planned four-lane expansion

• Existing farming operation

• Well and soil reports completed

• Ideal for agricultural production, specialty crops, vineyards, orchards, or renewable energy projects

• Potential opportunity for agricultural workforce housing, subject to buyer verification and agency approval

• Unlock premier potential on the Highway 25 corridor with this rare 143.42-acre asset. Strategically positioned between Gilroy and Hollister, this property offers unparalleled frontage and accessibility in a region experiencing rapid commercial and logistical growth.

• As Highway 25 undergoes a major four-lane expansion, this massive site is perfectly positioned to benefit from regional infrastructure improvements and the rising demand for both agricultural production and essential workforce housing.

Workforce Housing Opportunity

California continues to face a significant shortage of agricultural employee housing. This property may offer an opportunity to develop workforce housing under applicable state and local regulations. Buyers should independently verify all development standards, permitting requirements, density allowances, and eligibility under the California Employee Housing Act and other applicable laws.

Visionary Development Opportunity: Workforce Housing

This site is uniquely suited for a large-scale workforce housing initiative.

• Streamlined Development: Leverage the California Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.6 or 17021.8) to seek a ministerial (by-right) approval process, potentially bypassing traditional discretionary zoning hurdles.

• Massive Capacity: With 143+ acres, the scale allows for projects ranging from 12 to 150+ residential units, utilizing modular, container, or manufactured housing.

• Versatile Potential: Beyond housing, the property is ideal for agricultural operations (specialty crops, vineyards, orchards), renewable energy/solar projects, agricultural support facilities, or a private estate agricultural compound.

Development Potential

Potential uses include:

• Agricultural operations
• Farmworker housing
• Solar or renewable energy projects
• Long-term land banking
• Agricultural support facilities
• Estate agricultural compound
• Solar Farming

Investment Highlights

• Strategic Growth Corridor: Located in the path of progress with major highway expansion underway.

• Value-Add Pricing: Offered at an exceptional price point, significantly below market rates for comparable regional acreage.

• Ready for Assessment: Comprehensive well and soil reports are completed. Power and well infrastructure already serving 30 acres provide a streamlined starting point for your development team.

• Financial Incentives: Potential eligibility for government-backed financing, including 1% interest loans for agricultural workforce housing, alongside local and state grant programs.

Due Diligence

Completed well and soil reports are available for qualified buyers.

Buyer is responsible for independently verifying zoning, permitted uses, development potential, environmental requirements, utility capacity, and all approvals with the San Benito County Resource Management Agency.

Buyers are strongly encouraged to consult with a qualified land-use attorney to confirm:

1. Legal Framework: Applicability of the California Employee Housing Act (HSC 17021.6/17021.8) to this parcel.
2. Process & Fees: Verification of the ministerial approval process, including timelines and associated fees.
3. Density & Subdivision: Permissibility of unit counts and any implications regarding property subdivision.
4. Operational Strategy: Requirements for soft costs, infrastructure expansion (utilities/septic), and potential participation in the Section 8 housing voucher program.
5. Financing: Verification of requirements for USDA Section 514/516 1% interest loans and other government-backed agricultural housing programs to wrap the land, the soft cost + cost for housing into one package.
6. See the disclosure package

This offering presents an opportunity to acquire a substantial agricultural asset in one of Northern California's most desirable growth corridors, positioned to benefit from regional infrastructure improvements and increasing demand for agricultural and workforce housing.

For additional information or a complete due diligence package, contact:

Grail Nitsch

Legacy Real Estate & Associates

(650) 772-1519

[email protected]