$2,475,000
SOLD DEC 23, 2025

216 E Matilija St Ojai, CA 93023

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,955 Sq Ft
7,840 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,266 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

245 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Mountain View
  • Modern Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Libbey Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Discover this turnkey, reimagined mid-century modern masterpiece located in the heart of Ojai. Zoned village-mixed-use, this unique live/work property offers an ideal location next to the lively Ojai Certified Farmers Market, top-rated restaurants, wineries, boutiques, galleries, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, and around the corner from the new Hotel El Roblar. Designed by the renowned Whelan-O'Neill architectural firm and completed in 2023, this thoughtfully renovated space features 750 sqft+/- of retail/commercial space and 1,205 sqft+/- of private living. Hardscaping and landscaping have been extensively upgraded throughout. Additional upgrades include an outdoor shower; whole-house water filtration provided by Life Source; Waterworks plumbing fixtures; Apparatus, Noguchi, and vintage lighting fixtures; Nanz decorative hardware; electrically operated skylight shades; new primary bath cabinetry; new electrical floor sockets, and updated wiring to provide the home with the highest-speed internet. The private living quarters boast two stylish bedrooms, two-and-a-half spa-inspired bathrooms with radiant heated tile floors, and an open-concept living area, including a modern chef's kitchen. The expansive backyard, a rare find in downtown Ojai, is perfect for entertaining, offers room for a pool or ADU, and provides stunning views of the iconic Topa Topa mountains, especially during the famous Ojai Pink Moment. This property is an ideal live/work sanctuary in vibrant, historic Midtown Ojai.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Kallenbach

Village Properties License #02021945 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x180
  • Property is zoned C1

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,955 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Purifier

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 021-0-113-180

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Modern
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Disability Access: Handicap Access
  • Living Area: 1955
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1800
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x180
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1957
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Electric, Oven-Electric, Cooktop - Electric
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Primary
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight(s), Remodeled, Island, Open to Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Water Purifier, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Range/Oven, Dryer, Water Filter, Stackable W/D Hookup
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1327.37
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Uncovered
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Cooling: Central, Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 021-0-113-180
  • Lot Size Area: 7840

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Magicurious Llc
Bought by
Heffron Nancy E
Seller's Agent
Tyler Kallenbach
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Non Member
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$520,000
-17.36%
Views
177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-42.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2024
Sold by
Kutner Malcolm James
Bought by
Magicurious Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2023
Closed on
Jan 30, 2024
Sold by
216 Matilija Llc
Bought by
Kutner Malcolm James
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4%
Views
230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Oneill Brian and Oneill Eleanor Whelan
Bought by
216 Matilija Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Ojaieyes Property Llc
Bought by
Neill Brian O and Neill Eleanor O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2015
Sold by
Phelps Roger H and Phelps Marcia A
Bought by
Ojaieyes Property Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2005
Sold by
Phelps Roger H
Bought by
Phelps Roger H and Phelps Marcia A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,475,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,400,000 Chicago Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $570,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $270,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $280,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Sold $2,475,000 -4.6% $1,266 / Sq Ft
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2025 09/13/25 Price Changed $2,595,000 -7.2% $1,327 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $2,795,000 -6.7% $1,430 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $2,995,000 +24.8% $1,532 / Sq Ft
02/05/2024 02/05/24 Sold $2,400,000 -4.0% $1,228 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2023 11/01/23 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $1,279 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,722 $2,448,000 $663,000 $1,785,000
2024 $12,722 $785,088 $339,586 $445,502
2023 $10,448 $593,028 $332,928 $260,100
2022 $10,366 $581,400 $326,400 $255,000
2021 $9,359 $533,523 $210,902 $322,621
2020 $9,185 $528,055 $208,741 $319,314
2019 $8,986 $517,702 $204,649 $313,053
2018 $8,919 $507,552 $200,637 $306,915
2017 $8,790 $497,601 $196,703 $300,898
2016 $8,230 $487,846 $192,847 $294,999
2015 $6,416 $326,028 $144,897 $181,131
2014 -- $319,643 $142,059 $177,584
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25522821

The MLS

APN: 021-0-113-180