A secluded island in California\u2019s Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta has surfaced on the market with a price tag that\u2019s turning heads: just $39,000 for 5.6 acres of land surrounded entirely by water.<\/p>\n
The property sits in White Slough near Stockton and is part of a chain of small Delta islands, many of which remain undeveloped despite the sprawling agricultural landscape<\/a> that surrounds the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some neighboring islands have been transformed into campgrounds, marinas, recreation destinations and private clubs.<\/p>\n According to the Zillow listing<\/a>, the island offers buyers a rare chance to own a completely private piece of Delta real estate accessible only by boat<\/a>.<\/p>\n California private island up for sale as $39,000. Brandon Ramos\/REmedia4u<\/p>\n The listing pitches the property as a potential weekend getaway, fishing and boating retreat, personal sanctuary or long-term investment.<\/p>\n \u201cTypically these Properties don\u2019t move very quickly because they\u2019re so unique but this one has been on the market for one day and I already submitted a full price offered to my client on behalf of a buyer,\u201d realtor Monte Morris told The California Post.<\/p>\n \u201cIt seems like they\u2019re in higher demand than they used to be.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia’s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201cWelcome to your own private island in the heart of the California Delta!\u201d the listing states. \u201cSet in the tranquil waters of White Slough, this rare 5.6-acre island offers a unique opportunity to own land completely surrounded by water where the pace slows down and the possibilities open up.\u201d<\/p>\n The property is located about 0.8 miles by boat from Devil\u2019s Aisle Club island and Grindstone Joe\u2019s Campground and recreation area.<\/p>\n The listing, represented by Nick Sadek Sotheby\u2019s International Realty, describes the land as mostly level and zoned AG-40 for agricultural use.<\/p>\n The property is located about 0.8 miles by boat from Devil\u2019s Aisle Club island and Grindstone Joe\u2019s Campground and recreation area. Brandon Ramos\/REmedia4u<\/p>\n While private islands in California rarely come up for sale, especially at a price that isn\u2019t measured in the millions, online reaction has been skeptical.<\/p>\n \u201cExcept no one wants to live in Stockton,\u201d one user commented.<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> Another was even more scathing, writing: \u201cOkay, but you\u2019d have to live in CA. And, in Stockton. Nevermind the facts that CA would never approve of any sort of building there, because it\u2019s wetlands, and no insurance would cover it, because it\u2019s in a flood plain. In a few years, erosion will have erased a significant portion, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n The island\u2019s asking price marks a significant jump from its previous sales history.<\/p>\n The island\u2019s asking price marks a significant jump from its previous sales history. Brandon Ramos\/REmedia4u<\/p>\n Public records show the property sold for $12,500 in September 2005 before changing hands again for $17,500 in October 2007.<\/p>\n \u00a0It was listed for sale on June 2, 2026, at $39,000, a 122.9% increase from its last recorded sale price.<\/p>\n Property tax records show the parcel carried a 2025 tax bill of $353, based on an assessed value of $22,982.<\/p>\n Tower Park Marina, which offers amenities including a restaurant, bar and fuel dock, sits roughly 2.4 miles upriver.<\/p>\n The assessment has gradually climbed over the years, rising from $19,126 in 2015 to its current valuation.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
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