NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,106,515 - $2,618,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,063 Sq Ft
$753/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2022

Last sale price $2,000,000 $653 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,024/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Koi Pond
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Loma Vista Elementary School Rated A-
  • Above Ground Spa
  • 0.31 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of March 2022

Once the home of Author Erle Stanley Gardner of Perry Mason fame, this hillside home sits on a RARE FLAT LOT - so beautiful that weddings have happened her! Enjoy panoramic ocean and Island from almost every room in the house. The elegant features of this traditional 1936 home have retained their integrity, yet the floor plan is surprisingly modern and open. A small primary bedroom is downstairs and a primary bedroom suite is up with a dressing room (or office, or ?) along with two other bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Guests will enjoy the charming studio with 3/4 bath and fireplace above the garage. A stone wall, Koi pond, and outdoor BBQ patio complete the picture The versatile finished basement and storage area is perfect for the gardener, artist, crafter, or fitness center. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the hills above Ventura High School, 2420 Foster Avenue is close to Ventura's beaches, historic shopping, dining, and art district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Golff

eXp Realty of California Inc. License #01273626 Listed on: 12/29/2021

eXp Realty of California Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Summer Toth

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Town Center License #02009838

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway Level

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,063 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Attic
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dressing Area
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fiberglass Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Koi Pond
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Fireplace in Guest House

Schools

  • Loma Vista Elementary School
  • Cabrillo Middle School
  • Ventura High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0740032130

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Floral Heights 0270 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,775

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer without warranty
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Floral Heights - 0270
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0740032130
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3063.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Tile Counters, Granite Counters, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Crown Molding
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 150.00 Square Feet
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Gas Starter, Living Room, Guest House
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 584.39
  • Room Type: Attic, Primary Suite, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, Living Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Family Room, Dressing Area, Basement
  • Spa Features: Private, Fiberglass, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Screens, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Separate Tub And Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Kitchen Island
  • Basement: Finished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Koi Pond, Awning(s)
  • View: City Lights, White Water, Panoramic, Ocean, Mountain(s), Coastline
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Built-In Storage, Driveway Level
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Barbecue, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Loma Vista
  • High School: Ventura
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cabrillo
  • Elementary School #2: LOMVIS
  • High School2: VENTUR

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Utilities - Overhead, Level, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13699.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3145

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13699.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2010
Sold by
Garrison Robert K
Bought by
Larks Milcah and Kessey Kofi
Current Estimated Value
$2,305,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,250,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Garrison Robert K
Bought by
Garrison Robert K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1997
Sold by
Garrison Robert K and Garrison Barbara S
Bought by
Garrison Robert K and Garrison Barbara S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Larks Milcah $1,389,000 First American Title Company
Garrison Robert K -- None Available
Garrison Robert K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Larks Milcah $1,250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Sold $2,000,000 0.0% $653 / Sq Ft
01/14/2022 01/14/22 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2022 01/12/22 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
12/31/2021 12/31/21 For Sale $1,790,000 0.0% $584 / Sq Ft
12/27/2019 12/27/19 Rented $5,995 0.0% --
11/23/2019 11/23/19 For Rent $5,995 -- --
Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

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 $22,775 $2,122,416 $1,379,571 $742,845
2024 $22,775 $2,080,800 $1,352,520 $728,280
2023 $22,498 $2,040,000 $1,326,000 $714,000
2022 $17,499 $1,676,908 $1,332,836 $344,072
2021 $17,160 $1,644,028 $1,306,702 $337,326
2020 $16,994 $1,627,172 $1,293,304 $333,868
2019 $16,676 $1,595,268 $1,267,946 $327,322
2018 $16,395 $1,563,989 $1,243,085 $320,904
2017 $14,477 $1,383,000 $1,099,000 $284,000
2016 $14,233 $1,360,000 $1,081,000 $279,000
2015 $14,199 $1,351,000 $1,074,000 $277,000
2014 $12,203 $1,157,000 $920,000 $237,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

MLS Number: V1-9989

Ventura County Regional Data Share

APN: 074-0-032-130