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59480 Mines Road
Livermore, CA 94550 · Home
210-Acre Off-Grid Ranch with Olive Orchard & Custom Home Discover peaceful, sustainable living on this private 210-acre ranch just off Mines Road. Thoughtfully subdivided into three parcels (each with deeded access), this off-grid property offers self-sufficient living powered by solar, wind, and generators, with a shared well supplying all parcels. The custom home, built in 1996, sits on Parcel 2 and offers a simple, functional layout. Warmth comes from propane and pellet stoves, and while there’s no traditional A/C, cool hilltop breezes and nightly ventilation keep the home comfortable. A highlight of the property is the established olive orchard—about 100 Arbequina trees—complete with its own solar-powered well and irrigation system. There is a mill room with an olive mill from Italy where great quality olive oil is made. …








