Honeydew, California

🌿 800+ Acre Legacy Ranch & Cannabis Farm | River Frontage | Income-Producing Agricultural Estate

📊 Investment Highlights

• Asking Price: $5,995,000

• Size: 803 Acres across 3 legal parcels (613 ac, 200 ac, 1.7 ac)

• Prime Humboldt County location — foothills of the Lost Coast Kings Range National Conservation Area

• 1 mile of Mattole River frontage + 1 mile of Honeydew Creek frontage

• Home to Honeydew Farms — California’s first legally permitted cannabis farm

• 290,000+ SF active cultivation canopy with expansion potential to 8 acres

• Includes 39 greenhouses + 64 hoop houses for multi-harvest light-dep farming

• Active licenses: 7 medium cultivation + 1 processor; eligible for 10,000 SF indoor, manufacturing & distribution

• Working ranch operation with 300+ acres fenced grazing land, 100 tillable acres, 380 acres Douglas fir, 120 acres hardwoods

• 6 barns, 2 residences, and F1-rated processing facility

• Owner financing available (35% down)

🧾 Executive Summary

A true Northern California legacy property — this 803-acre income-producing ranch is located in the Mattole Valley, one of Humboldt County’s most scenic and productive agricultural regions. With over two miles of river and creek frontage, abundant water rights, and a mix of tillable, grazing, and forested lands, the ranch blends natural beauty with functional, revenue-generating operations.

The property is home to Honeydew Farms, Humboldt’s largest and most recognized cannabis cultivation brand. Established in 2015 as California’s first legally permitted cannabis farm, Honeydew Farms has grown into a nationally known operation featured in Cannacribs and multiple industry documentaries. The farm currently maintains ~290,000 SF of active canopy supported by 39 greenhouses and 64 hoop houses, producing multiple harvests annually under seven medium cultivation licenses and one processor’s license. Expansion potential allows up to 8 acres of canopy plus 10,000 SF of indoor cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution, ideal for vertical integration.

The property’s infrastructure is extensive — including a custom 80-foot railcar bridge with electric gate and concrete abutments for year-round access, 4+ miles of private rocked roads, grid power and Wi-Fi, and six functional barnsfor drying, storage, and processing. The main 3,500 SF four-bedroom ranch home and an additional 2,954 SF agricultural residence (capacity for 28 occupants) offer ample housing for staff and operators.

Beyond its commercial potential, the ranch offers state-park-level scenery, abundant wildlife, and recreational appeal — from fishing, hunting, and swimming holes to potential vineyard, equestrian, or eco-tourism ventures. This rare combination of scale, water resources, legal cannabis infrastructure, and turnkey income production makes it one of the most significant agricultural assets in Northern California.

🏢 Property Overview

• Type: Land / Ranch / Agricultural Enterprise

• Subtype: Commercial Farm / Cannabis / Mixed-Use Ranch

• Total Acreage: 803 Acres

• Parcels: 613 ac, 200 ac, 1.7 ac (TPZ & AG-160)

• River Frontage: 1 mile Mattole River + 1 mile Honeydew Creek

• Buildings: 8 total (6 barns, 2 residences)

• Main Residence: 3,500 SF, 4 bed / 2 bath (renovated mid-century home)

• Second Residence: 2,954 SF, 9 bedrooms (worker housing for 28 people)

• Processing Facility: F1-rated, equipped with trimming room, commercial baths, showers, breakroom, laundry

• Cultivation Area: 290,000 SF canopy (expandable to 8 acres)

• Greenhouses: 39

• Hoop Houses: 64

• Outdoor Fields: 2.5 acres (convertible to greenhouse)

• Zoning: TPZ / AG-160

• Water Sources: Mattole River, Honeydew Creek, Bear Trap Creek estuary

• Infrastructure: 80-ft bridge, private roads, power, Wi-Fi, secure gate

• Owner Financing: 35% down

📍 Location Advantage

Situated just a mile from the Honeydew General Store yet surrounded by BLM and large private ranches, this property achieves the perfect balance of privacy, accessibility, and productivity. Located in the Mattole Valley within Humboldt County’s Lost Coast foothills, the ranch benefits from an ideal microclimate for cannabis, agriculture, and recreation. Its commercial access from a paved county road, grid utilities, and proximity to the Kings Range National Conservation Area make it uniquely suited for both ongoing agricultural operations and high-end private retreat development.

Offered Exclusively by Licensed Agents / Brokers

Listing #1311