A rare private island in California is for sale for just $39,000.
This chunk of land isn’t located off the coast; it’s in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in Stockton. It’s one of a series of small islands dotting this stretch of waterway, with most remaining vacant amid the large stretches of agricultural land on shore.
The island spans 5.6 acres and offers plenty of building opportunities, though listing agent Monte Morris said any interested buyers should check with San Joaquin County first about any restrictions. He said that in the past when he’s listed islands like this, he’s had people looking to use the land for everything from campgrounds to marijuana grow sites to jet ski rental hubs. He’s also had people who dreamed of building hunting clubs or fishing destinations. It has “endless potential,” he said.
A few nearby islands have, in fact, been turned into recreation areas, campgrounds, private membership clubs and marinas…