Hensley Mountain Ranch
Brownsville, California
$1,749,000 | 320 ± Acres | Yuba County
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Perched atop a scenic ridge at 2,300 feet, the 320-acre Hensley Mountain Ranch offers sweeping views of the Sutter Buttes, the Sacramento Valley, and year-round sunsets that paint the horizon. Bordered by 3,200 acres of Sierra Pacific timberland and nearly 1,200 acres of California state rangeland, this property provides unmatched privacy and tranquility. Thoughtfully developed by a master road builder, a high-quality network of roads grants easy access to every corner of the ranch. Harvested for timber in 2000, the forest—composed of stately Ponderosa pines, oak, and cedar—has been carefully thinned and maintained to promote forest health and reduce wildfire risk, a testament to which is CalFire’s decision to stage equipment here during the 2019 Cascade Fire. The land is fully perimeter and cross-fenced, with gated pastures and water troughs ready for livestock. Outdoor recreation has long been at the heart of family life here—horseback riding, off-road adventures, and hunting for turkey and deer have spanned three generations. A serene half-acre pond, stocked with bass and bluegill, sits beside a small fruit orchard irrigated by the same well. For the sports enthusiast, the ranch also offers a pistol range with four bays, a rifle range, and open spaces perfect for archery practice. Collins Lake is less than 5 miles away, offering even greater access to outdoor recreation. The comfortable 1,925-square-foot main residence features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, powered entirely off-grid by solar arrays with premium battery storage (recently upgraded) and a diesel generator backup. Large west-facing windows frame breathtaking sunset views, while a studio apartment above the two-car garage provides a third bedroom, bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the valley. Nearby, a 2,400-square-foot metal shop—with epoxy-coated floors, large roll-up doors, storage racks, offices, a loft, and a wood stove—serves both practical and recreational purposes. Between the home and shop, a sturdy 40' x 21' x 16' pole barn shelters the ranch’s heavy equipment, completing this well-appointed mountain retreat—a perfect balance of self-sufficiency, natural beauty, and family tradition.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- 320 Acres of Ponderosa Pine, Oak, and Cedar trees
- Last harvested in 2000
- Neighboring 4,400 acres of open space (State of CA & SPI)
- 1,925 SF Main 2 bedroom home
- Radient Heating floors
- Wood Burning stove
- Additional 529 SF Studio above garage
- Top notch internal ranch roads lead to all parts of property
- 1/2 acre bass pond stocked with bass and bluegill
- Fruit Tree Orchard and Vegetable Garden
- West facing views of Sutter Buttes and Sunsets Year Round
- Off-Grid Property
- Owned Solar panels, premium batteries, and generator back-up
- Three wells and many above ground tanks store ample water
- Includes 20,000 gallon tank and fire pumps and hydrants
- 60'x40' Metal Shop Building
- Large Roll-up Doors
- Epoxy Painted Floors
- Wood Stove
- Metal shelving
- Two Offices
- Windows and Skylights
- Many other Outbuildings and sheds for equipment, tools, and hardware
- Pistol Range, Rifle Range and many archery practice sites.
- Perimeter and Cross Fenced - Ready for Livestock
- Less than 5 miles from Collins Lake
ADDRESS:
14990 Willow Glen Rd
Brownsville, California
COORDINATES:
39.4130157N, 121W
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 20, take Marysville Road appx. 14.5 Miles North. Yellow gate on the left.TAXES:
$4,445/year (2024)
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