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Terra Bella is surrounded by farmland known for citrus fruit and nuts
Numbered routes cut through citrus groves and rows of nut trees on the way to Terra Bella. A Central Valley community about 8 miles south of Porterville, the area draws residents looking for rural living and large lots. “They like having extra space and hobby farms,” says Ernie Nichols, a Realtor with Legacy Real Estate, who has over 20 years of experience. “In a lot of areas, homes have Terra Bella water. Some of them are on wells, but some have water in a rural area, which is cool.”
Terra Bella grape workers help each other during harvest, building strong community ties.
Terra Bella vineyards offer visitors a chance to see grapes fresh off the vine each season.
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Cottages and ranch-style homes with acreage, ADUs and palm trees
Narrow, weathered sidewalks trace the streets that form Terra Bella’s rectangular residential patch. Cottages and ranch-style homes come with fenced yards, and towering palm tree trunks end in leafy clusters that hover in the background. Homes on the outskirts of town come on spacious lots — some over 3 acres — leaving room for accessible dwelling units, studios or mobile homes. Prices range from $240,000 to $560,000.
Terra Bella features charming cottage homes with cozy layouts and welcoming porches.
Ranch homes in Terra Bella offer open layouts and wide lots for comfortable living.
Terra Bella homes showcase a mix of architectural styles across quiet residential streets.
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The Dutch Frontier garners attention despite its remote location
Los Amigos Restaurant offers authentic, homemade Mexican cuisine — and the occasional buffet — in a Spanish Revival-style building. Nearby, Family Foods & Gas 3 carries fresh produce and other groceries. To the south, the neighboring community of Ducor is home to a diamond in the rough when it comes to restaurants. The Dutch Frontier, open since 1965, is known for its high-quality steaks, which are paired with baked Idaho potatoes and seasonal vegetables and preceded by courses of French onion soup and Romaine salad with homemade dressing. “It’s defied all the odds of ‘location, location, location,’” Nichols says. “It’s in the middle of nowhere, and it’s high-end. I’ve known people to fly in to eat there.” The restaurant’s signature drink is the lemon drop, though classics like the espresso martini, a black Manhattan and the paper plane are on the menu as well.
Dutch Frontier Restaurant in Terra Bella serves hearty meals in a cozy, rustic setting.
Los Amigos Restaurant in Terra Bella serves locals with flavorful dishes and warm service.
Family Foods and Gas provides fuel and fresh food options for Terra Bella residents.
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Three career technical academies at Porterville High School
Children may begin their K-12 journeys at Terra Bella Elementary School, which scores a C grade from Niche. They may then enroll at Carl Smith Middle School — receiving a C-plus — before concluding their secondary education at B-plus-rated Porterville High School. The high school offers dedicated career technical education programs for several industries, including the Partnership Academy of Business and Finance, the Alternative Energy Related Occupations Academy and the Academy of Health Science.
Porterville High School serves Terra Bella students in grades 9 through 12.
The marquee at Terra Bella Elementary shares school news with families and the community.
Carl Smith Middle School in Terra Bella receives a score of C+ from Niche.
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Big Sycamore Trail, Lake Success in the Sierra Nevada foothills
An expansive soccer field sits behind Terra Bella Elementary School, though many residents leave the community for outdoor recreation, heading to towns in the Sierra Nevada foothills, like California Hot Springs or Ponderosa. Lake Success is another nearby destination, where a boat launch and a marina interrupt an otherwise rocky beach. The Big Sycamore Trail is a roughly mile-long path that leads past labeled plants and rushing water.
The welcome sign at Big Sycamore Trail in Terra Bella marks the start of a scenic journey.
Lake Success Marina near Terra Bella offers boat docking for residents and weekend visitors.
Terra Bella’s residential streets sit near busy roads and playgrounds for growing families.
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Connections to Porterville, Bakersfield and its regional airport
Terra Bella’s Road 236 becomes Main Street once it reaches Porterville, about 8 miles to the north. One of the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency’s bus routes connects the smaller community of Ducor and Terra Bella with Porterville as well. Less than half a mile away from Road 236, California state Route 65 runs north to south, reaching Bakersfield, roughly 45 miles to the south. On the outskirts of Bakersfield, the Meadows Field Airport offers direct flights to San Francisco, Denver, Phoenix and Dallas.
Meadows Field Airport offers Terra Bella commuters a nearby option for regional flights.
Tulare County buses connect Terra Bella commuters to nearby towns and essential services.
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Heightened risk of wildfire due to Terra Bella's arid climate
With its somewhat arid climate and its location amongst farm fields, Terra Bella is at a heightened risk of wildfire.
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On average, homes in Terra Bella, CA sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Terra Bella, CA over the last 12 months is $379,999, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
PlantingsProperty is planted to +/- 3 acres of late navel varieties.WaterThis property is located within the Terra Bella Irrigation District, and Terra Bella Irrigation District GSA.Trees are watered with high efficiency sprinklers, with water coming from the Irrigation District.HomeThis property features a +/- 2,514 sq. ft. home with four (4) bedrooms and three (3)
Citrus AND Pistachios! Nice portfolio of varieties for the ranch. Fisher Navels (17+/- Ac), Star Ruby Grapefruit (14+/- Ac planted 2023), and 6 Ac of pistachios. Terra Bella Irrigation District. Management Available.
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