Hwy 49, Mariposa, CA 95338

Property Description

This 664.61 +/- acres was once part of the historic John C. Fremont 44,000 acre 'Las Mariposas' Grant and contains the Mt. Ophir Mine. Property has 2 zonings. The northern 1/2 (i.e. 355.19 +/- acres) is zoned Mountain Home Zone which can be subdivided into lots as small as 5 acres and the southern 1/2 (i.e. 339.5 +/- acres) is zoned Agricultural Exclusive Zoning which allows a minimum of 160 acre parcels. Has close to a mile+ frontage on State Hwy. 49 (the Mother Lode Highway) and close to a mile+ frontage on the Old Toll Road (a County road). Property is less than a mile from the Mariposa/Yosemite Airport, approximately 4 miles from Mariposa and 38 +/- miles from Yosemite National (to the east) and the University of California - Merced (to the west). Many beautiful trees, rock formations and wildlife, (deer, quail, turkeys and wild pigs)with seasonal creek and large pond. Still within close proximity to town amenities (shopping, groceries, drug stores, restaurants, hospital) making this an outstanding place to live. This quiet and secluded property is ideal for a private homesite and and has great upside potential long term for a subdivision development. Owner will consider selling the southernmost 160 acres which lies primarily below the Old Toll Road and is zoned Agricultural Exclusive for $200,000 but contingent upon Mariposa County's approval and provided Buyer and Seller split the cost of obtaining the lot split (50 / 50). EXCLUSIONS: