Benson Rd, Castroville, CA 95012
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OFF MARKET

Benson Rd
Castroville, CA 95012

    (on 353.31 acres)

    Local Information

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    Property Type
    Lot/Land
    Lot Size
    353.31 acres

    About this House

    The Sella Ranch is a 353.31 gross acre (267+/- usable/farmable acre) irrigated row crop ranch located on Benson Road, adjoining the town of Castroville, in Monterey County. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a productive irrigated row crop ranch, with future development potential, situated in a cool coastal climate in the Salinas Valley. It is located approximately six miles northwest of Salinas, nine miles south of Watsonville and two miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. It is also situated in close proximity to Highway 156, Highway 183, Highway 1 and Highway 101. This location benefits from a cool coastal climate, which allows a variety of fresh vegetables and strawberries to be farmed. Irrigation water is supplied by the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) and distributed via high-pressure PVC lines. In addition, approximately 30 acres are located within the boundaries of the Castroville Community Plan and identified for future development.
    Benson Rd, Castroville, CA 95012 is a lot/land. It last sold for $14,000,000 on Jul 11, 2025 (10% below the $15,500,000 asking price). It is currently off market.

    Home Details for Benson Rd

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Fencing: OtherOther Structures: None
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Other
    Farm & Range
    Not Allowed to Raise Horses

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 133081001

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $15,500,000

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Castroville
    School Information
    Elementary School District: NorthMontereyCountyUnifiedHigh School District: NorthMontereyCountyUnified

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 353.31 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Offer

    Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: ML81977488
    Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
    Listed by Nick Davis 01951307, (831) 682-8972
    Brigantino & Company, (831) 455-1070
    Bought with: RECIP 00000000, (408) 000-0000, Out of Area Office
    Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81977488

    Price History for Benson Rd

    DatePriceEventSource
    07/11/2025$14,000,000Sold
    MLSListings Inc #ML81977488
    02/01/2025$15,500,000PendingMLSListings Inc #ML81977488
    08/21/2024$15,500,000Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML81977488

    Market trends in Castroville

    Last updated June 2026
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    Comparable Sales for Benson Rd

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    11155 Walsh St, Castroville, CA
    0.44
    Lot/Land
    $268,000
    06/26/26
    -
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    10361 McDougall St, Castroville, CA
    0.69
    Lot/Land
    $340,000
    04/29/26
    -
    -
    1 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA
    1.24
    Lot/Land
    $50,000
    08/25/25
    -
    -
    Del Monte Farms Rd, Castroville, CA
    2.12
    Lot/Land
    $329,500
    06/25/26
    -
    -
    5000 Laguna Pl #7, Moss Landing, CA
    2.79
    Lot/Land
    $375,000
    08/15/25
    -
    -
    16787 Blackie Rd, Salinas, CA
    3.68
    Lot/Land
    $400,000
    04/22/26
    -
    -
    Castroville Blvd, Salinas, CA
    4.84
    Lot/Land
    $480,000
    04/21/26
    -
    -
    Campagna Way, Watsonville, CA
    4.96
    Lot/Land
    $389,000
    01/30/26
    -
    -
    Vierra Cyn, Salinas, CA
    5.29
    Lot/Land
    $125,000
    03/06/26
    -
    -
    7010 Valle Pacifico Rd, Salinas, CA
    5.77
    Lot/Land
    $300,000
    05/14/26
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    What Locals Say about Castroville

    At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 81 % Say parking is easy

    • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 71 % Say kids play outside

    • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 65 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 65 % Say car is needed

    • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 40 % Say it's quiet

    • 35 % Say there are community events

    • 35 % Say there's wildlife

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    • Fer Guzman
      "Nice area for dog walking but people with dogs can improve on cleaning after their pets & not leaving their dogs loose to rom around the streets "
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    • Jocelyn M.
      "I love it here! Sweet people cool things to do or keep busy friendly Neighbours and fun parties. Very chill and not so much violence."
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    • Tony R.
      "It’s ok. Not the best place. Good place that’s centralized to go somewhere else like the beach in Monterey or Santa Cruz. "
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    • Viry B.
      "I see a lot of dog owners walking around the neighborhood, and I think they don't like other dogs barking at theirs. That's the only thing I can think of. "
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    • Eriktheprinter
      "Great weather year round. lots of Hispanic people, most are kind and friendly. There are gangs and drugs but if you mind your own business you can avoid the bad elements. been here 13 years and like it here. 10 minutes away from the beach."
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    Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-08-06 13:54:39 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.