Avocado farm for sale

Avocado farm for sale 
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Investment/Development for Sale in Near Xenacoj/Sumpango Guatemala First class Mexican Hass Avocado Farm
Sell price: US$1,800,000 Negotiable
Location: Pan American Highway
Km. 40
Sumpango, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Contact info, click here

Size: 15 acres approximately
Property Details:
Located in one of the most productive areas of Guatemala’s Highlands, 40 Kms. From Guatemala City and 30 Kms. From Antigua Guatemala, this location enjoys magnificent climate all year around. The Farm is 1 Km. off pan American hwy.
There are 1,050 avocado trees, all from Mexican Hass cultivars, are yielding yearly averages of 160 pounds each in two harvests a year. Yield increases each year as trees mature and get larger. At this writing the average tree-age is 8 years, which assures many more years of production. Local prices are always rising as supply can’t keep up with demand. The fruit is exported throughout the Central American countries. Profit for last harvest was 300%.

Mexican Hass cultivar Avocados

One attractive and interesting feature is that demand for Avocado is such that the crop is sold standing, the buyers arrive periodically to pick up the pre-paid product.

Mexican Hass cultivar Avocados

The plantation has also several fruit trees that provide the owners with different kinds of fresh fruits all year round.  All of these trees have irrigation.

The fruit trees variety is such as:

  • Lemons

  • Oranges

  • Tangerines

  • Pitaya

  • Pomegranit

  • Figs

  • Manzana Rosa

  • Local cherries

  • Pears

  • Apples

  • Peaches

  • Lime

  • Nispero

  • Plums

  • Anona

 

Also, 100% of the farm has fence and 75% of which has been planted with blackberries

The plantation, set on undulating terrain is at an altitude of 6,000 feet with beautiful view to the active Volcano Fuego and Acatenango. Average temperature of 73o, lower 60o’s at night mid 70’s at daytime.

Volcano Fuego

The farm is fully piped and equipped for drip irrigation.  The system allows for fertilizing and pest controls through the irrigation system; highest quality water is obtained from the farm’s own deep 2 artesian water wells.

The water system for the farm is separated in two (one for the house and another one for the irrigation)

Living on the premises is very comfortable, as there is a cozy cottage supplied with all the modern day amenities, such as gas stove, dishwasher, gas hot water heater, refrigerator, Direct TV Dish, Internet service is also available.  Also 24/7 electricity (220/120) is now considered standard in this part of rural Guatemala.  The surrounding area is owned and farmed by farmers who work the land.  The owner and his wife live on the premises and they assure they are virtually self-sufficient food-wise:  bread, salt, sugar and a few other items are purchased, all vegetables and fruits are ‘picked fresh’. At listing, farm has chickens, pigs and feeder calf.

Other information:

  • It costs about US$1,000/month to operate the farm, which includes labor, utilities and consumables.  At time of selling the farm, the name of the actual buyers of the fruit will be given to the new owner.

  • There are barns that are used for storage and animals.  These barns measure 20’ x 140’.

  • There is housing ,kitchen and facilities for workers separate.

  • There are two entrances for the farm.

  • The farm has a registered trade mark, which goes with the sale.

  • There are no debts on the farm.

  • The price includes all machinery, fumigation equipment and tools needed to operate the farm. A 2003 Diesel Toyota pick-up and animals on the premises are included.

The machinery includes:

  • Pumps for fumigation (Honda and Echo back-backs)

  • Weed eaters

  • Tiller

  • DR

  • Pump to spray (parigueya)

  • Pumps to apply herbicide

  • All tools available at the farm

  • All pumps and controls used in the water system (5 in total)
Avocado farm and development land for sale
Guatemala avocado farm in one of the most productive areas of Guatemala’s Highlands. 40 Kilometers From Guatemala City and 30 Kilometers from Antigua Guatemala. This location enjoys magnificent climate all year around. The farm is 1 kilometer off the Pan American highway. Call Richard West at 011 502 5403 6113  www.realestate3.net/rwest.htm
 

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 Call Richard West at 011 502 5403 6113
email:  durwest_farms@hotmail

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