Shingle Springs | El Dorado County | Hwy 50 Exit 37
5700 SemorApprox 200 Acre Ranch
Start your own ranch. The hard part is built.
The entire 200 acres was recently refenced to hold bison. Eleven active springs, a well and two retention ponds. A barn, corral and arena, and a red 1937 ranch house at the center. Bring your own stock.
Acreage approximate. Fence, springs and well details per seller; buyer to verify.
01The Land
Approx 200 acres of foothill pasture and oaks.
Rolling to level ground, big oaks, rock outcroppings and long views of the hills, the mountains and the city lights.
Three parcels of approx 80, 80 and 40 acres, all zoned RE-10, one exit off Highway 50.
- Acreage
- Approx 200 acres. Buyer to verify.
- Parcels
- Three: approx 80, 80 and 40 acres
- APNs
- 091-210-003-000 | 091-210-004-000 | 091-210-002-000
- Zoning
- RE-10 on all parcels
- Access
- Hwy 50, Exit 37, South Shingle Rd | RV access and storage
- Income
- Current cattle lease in place; terms to verify
Lines approximate
02The Water
Water across the ranch.
Eleven active springs rise across the three parcels.Per seller; buyer to verify
A rope swing under the big oaks, a short walk from the house.Across the three parcels.
Producing 32 gallons per minute.
On the property, under the oaks.
Spring and well information per seller; buyer to verify, including well production.
03The Fence and what's already built
The work most ranches still need is done.
The entire 200 acres was recently refenced to hold bison: over 21,000 ft of fence at 5.5 ft. Fencing, water and outbuildings are the slow, costly part of starting a ranch. Here they are in place.
- Bison fencingThe entire 200 acres recently refenced for bison, over 21,000 ft at 5.5 ft
- Cross fencingPasture divided into paddocks
- CorralFor working and holding stock
- Barn(s) and shedsPlus an open metal shelter in pasture
- ArenaOn site
- Hay storageOn site
- 11 active springsAcross the three parcels
- One wellProducing 32 gallons per minute
- Two retention pondsOn the property
- Septic and propaneServing the home
- 220V powerPower for ranch use
- Two-car detached garageThe red garage by the house
- RV access and storageSpace for an RV or trailer
- Current cattle leaseIn place now; terms to verify. Ask Matt.
No bison or other animals are included in the sale.
Per seller; buyer to verify all improvements, water and condition.
04The Home
A 1937 ranch house, refreshed inside.
Small, warm and full of character. A stone fireplace inside, the hills turning gold outside. A weekend base as it stands, or a place to start while you plan.
- Built
- 1937
- Size
- Approx 744 sq ft | 1 bed | 1 bath
- Remodel
- Kitchen, bath and bedroom within the last 5 years
- Hearth
- Stone wood-burning fireplace
- Finishes
- Marble and stone counters | Wood floors
- Garage
- 2-car detached
- Utilities
- Septic | Propane | 220V power
- Flood zone
- X
Additional home potential is for the buyer to verify with El Dorado County.
05Watch the film
See the ranch in motion.
The land, the water and the home in a little over a minute.
06The story of the land
People have come here to build something since 1849.
Forty-niners came for the springs. Rail crews made it the end of the line. Then the ranchers stayed.
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1849
A town named for a machine
A horse-powered shingle mill by clear springs could turn out 16,000 shingles a day, and gave Shingle Springs its name.1 2
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1849
The Boston-Newton camp
The Boston-Newton Joint Stock Association camped here on September 26, 1849, a site now California Historical Landmark No. 456.3
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1865 to 1888
The end of the line
The railroad reached Shingle Springs in 1865, and Comstock freight moved from rail to wagon here until rails reached Placerville in 1888.2 4 5
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1937
The ranch house
The red ranch house that still stands on this property is built, with its stone fireplace at the heart of it.
This is the history of the area around Shingle Springs. Apart from the 1937 house, it is not represented as having taken place on this parcel. Sources are listed in the disclosures.
07Photographs
Walk the property.
08Location
Shingle Springs, El Dorado County.
5700 Semor Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682
- Highway
- Hwy 50, Exit 37, South Shingle Rd
- Showings
- Private tours by appointment only. Please do not enter the property without one.
The property package
Everything you need to decide.
Parcel map for all three APNs | Available disclosures | Full photo set | Cattle lease overview on request. Sent personally by Matt Bingaman, Commercial Advisor, eXp Commercial.
Private tours
Walk the fence line with Matt.
Tours are private and by appointment only.
Questions
What buyers ask.
How many acres is the ranch?
Approx 200 acres across three parcels: APN 091-210-003-000 (approx 80 ac), APN 091-210-004-000 (approx 80 ac) and APN 091-210-002-000 (approx 40 ac). Acreage is approximate and the buyer should verify.
What is the zoning? Can it be split?
All three parcels are zoned RE-10. Buyer to verify subdivision and additional home potential with El Dorado County. No subdivision approval is represented.
Do bison come with the property?
No. There are no bison on the property, and no animals are included in the sale. The entire 200 acres was recently refenced with the intent of holding bison, with over 21,000 ft of 5.5 ft fencing, cross fencing and a corral, ready for your own stock.
Does the ranch produce income?
A current cattle lease is in place. Terms to verify; ask Matt for lease details.
What utilities serve the property?
A well producing 32 gallons per minute, 11 active springs, two retention ponds, septic, propane and 220V power. The property is in flood zone X. Buyer to verify water production.
Did the 1849 and railroad history happen on this property?
The history on this page is about the area around Shingle Springs, with sources linked. It is not represented as having taken place on this parcel. The ranch home itself was built in 1937.
Where is it and how do I see it?
5700 Semor Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, off Hwy 50 at Exit 37, South Shingle Rd. Tours are private and by appointment only. Call (916) 513-0217 or book online.
Disclosures
Some images may be digitally enhanced. Original unaltered images are available on request.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Acreage, square footage, zoning uses and boundaries approximate; buyer to verify. Fence, spring and well information per seller; buyer to verify, including well production. Images marked "Lines approximate" show approximate boundaries only.
No bison or other animals are on offer or included in the sale. Zoning information is general; buyer to verify subdivision and additional home potential with El Dorado County. 1031 exchange content is general information, not tax or legal advice.
History on this page is area history of Shingle Springs and is not represented as having taken place on this parcel. Sources: