Conservation Sale
What Is a Conservation Sale?
A conservation sale allows a property owner to sell their land at full market value - while ensuring it is preserved as open space for generations to come. Unlike a donation, this is a fair and equitable transaction, often facilitated by respected organizations like Trust for Public Land (TPL) or local land trusts.
These sales are often pursued when land has ecological, educational, or community significance - and when the seller sees value not only in the price, but in the legacy they leave behind.
Why It Works
Fair Market Value: The seller receives the same return they would from a private developer.
Reduced Risk: A conservation buyer does not rely on multi-year entitlements, approvals, or market fluctuations.
Positive Public Legacy: The seller is remembered not just for what was built, but for what was protected.
In some cases, a seller may also receive tax benefits or federal conservation incentives, though many pursue conservation sales because they believe in the value of protecting something irreplaceable.
A Proven Path
Conservation sales have been successfully implemented across California, including the landmark protection of Banning Ranch, Crystal Cove, and the Irvine Ranch. Many of these efforts were led by experienced advisors like Paulo Perrone, who brings deep knowledge of land strategy, and organizations like Trust for Public Land, which specializes in complex, community-serving land transactions.
A Legacy Opportunity in Newport Beach
This parcel- nestled between the Environmental Nature Center and its preschool is unlike anything else remaining in Newport Beach. It’s not just open space. It’s a living classroom, a quiet buffer, a safe corridor for children and wildlife, and a sacred corner of community memory.
For the current owner, this is a rare chance to be part of something that outlives the market cycle.
Why Now
Development interest is active, but not final. If a conservation sale is pursued now, it can offer a cleaner, simpler path forward with less legal risk, less public opposition, and much more community support.
We believe there’s a better way. And we’re ready to pursue it - together.
“Conservation sales are not about saying no to development - they’re about saying yes to community. In every project I’ve worked on, when the right buyer steps in with a fair offer and a clear vision, sellers walk away not just compensated, but celebrated. This parcel has all the ingredients for a lasting success story.”
- Paulo Perrone, Land Use Strategist