Historic Hockett Ranch: 140 Years of Stewardship Changes Hands

A Rare Offering in the Sierra Foothills

The Hockett Ranch, straddling Tulare and Kern County, recently hit the market for the first time in over 140 years. Spanning over 3,391 acres of contiguous natural rangeland, this winter-spring grazing ranch has been under single-family ownership since the 1880s.

Despite a competitive regional market, Hockett Ranch was listed for only 28 days before going under contract—a testament to its quality and readiness.

Sale Insights

Hockett Ranch ultimately sold for $5,683,534. At $1,676 per acre, the transaction underscores how well-positioned properties in competitive regions continue to command strong buyer interest. 

Market Insights

Currently leased to support approximately 1,000–1,100 yearling beef cattle, Hockett Ranch operates as a winter-spring ranch but also holds potential for a 300-head cow/calf operation, offering greater efficiency and year-round flexibility.

From road blading and fire breaks to active livestock corrals and a cattle scale, the ranch reflects a meticulous commitment to operational upkeep.

Grazing Operations with Proven Infrastructure

What sets this property apart?

• A dedicated livestock well feeding six strategically placed water storage tanks (15K, 8K, and 2K gallon capacities) distributing water to 15 troughs throughout multiple fields to utilize all of the gross acreage.
  
  
• Electric booster pumps and gravity flow distribution connected by subterranean PVC lines.
  
  
• A fully fenced and cross-fenced perimeter, and working corral and cattle scale, details highly valued in the ranching world.
  
  

Water access here isn’t an afterthought, it’s the product of decades of consistent stewardship.

Pricing and Outreach with Acres.com

Timothy Murray of Murray Ag Real Estate says “Acres gave us a critical advantage at every stage of the sale. Using Acres' insights and data, we were able to define a compelling offering price, differentiate the property in the offering memorandum, and created a targeted lead list for a direct mail campaign.”

Here’s how the team put those tools to work:

• Historical sales data and mapping tools were used to set a competitive offer price.
  
  
• The elevation maps and parcel visuals helped highlight the ranch’s natural topography.
  
  
• Targeted outreach via Acres’ lead list feature enabled a direct mail campaign that attracted qualified buyers quickly.

Final Thoughts

This sale isn’t just about acreage—it’s about timing, stewardship, and understanding what today’s buyers are really looking for. 

With complete land intelligence, mapping tools, and targeted outreach, Acres.com makes it easier to value land with confidence and target serious buyers. When speed and precision matter, Acres is your edge.

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