$2,750,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2023

2477 Fordyce Rd Ojai, CA 93023

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,071 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$895 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2023

Looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of Ojai's East End? Look no further than this charming Craftsman estate, surrounded by fragrant citrus orchards and offering unparalleled privacy and space. As soon as you step inside, you'll be greeted by an open layout featuring a spacious dining area that flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen, complete with a generous pantry. The living room is a cozy oasis, featuring a fireplace and soaring cathedral ceilings, with breathtaking mountain views visible through the grand picture window. The primary bedroom offers a true sanctuary with unobstructed views of the garden, pool, and mountains, while the other bedrooms and television room/study provide ample space for relaxation and privacy. The upstairs office/studio is a perfect creative space, providing complete seclusion from the rest of the house. Outside, the beautifully landscaped backyard and gardens offer a welcoming area for dining and entertaining, with plenty of room to relax and take in the stunning surroundings. Plus, with a separate dwelling offering more office/studio space downstairs and a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom granny flat above with its own entranceway, this property truly has it all. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Ojai paradise, just a short distance from town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Williamson

LIV Sotheby's International Realty Ojai License #01448441 Listed on: 04/25/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Sallen

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,913

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 028-0-040-100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,913

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Grand Ave to Fordyce Rd.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Reso Other Structures: Studio, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Other Buildings ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): Yes
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Double Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Hot Tub, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 028-0-040-100
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Kuney-Sebastian Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Wohl Ira and Hatcher Jan
Seller's Agent
Anne Williamson
LIV Sotheby's International Realty Ojai
Buyer's Agent
Donna Sallen
Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$2,964,247

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,247
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$1,731,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S
Bought by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2019
Sold by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S
Bought by
John R Kuney Trust and Christy S Sebastian Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$386,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Kuney John R and The John R Kuney Trust
Bought by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$386,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2012
Sold by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S
Bought by
Kuney John R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2012
Sold by
Kuney John R
Bought by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2010
Sold by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S
Bought by
Kuney John R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S
Bought by
Kuney John R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2006
Sold by
Kuney John R
Bought by
Sebastian Christy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2006
Sold by
Moll George G
Bought by
Kuney John R and Sebastian Christy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1998
Sold by
Cuccia George J and Cuccia Juli D
Bought by
Moll George G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,400
Interest Rate
7.07%
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 $2,750,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Consumers Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $476,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,731,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $386,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $620,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $645,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $800,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $625,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $430,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $428,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $2,750,000 0.0% $895 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 For Sale $2,750,000 -- $895 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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
2024 $29,913 $2,750,000 $1,787,500 $962,500
2023 $22,243 $2,083,000 $1,660,000 $423,000
2022 $22,008 $2,060,407 $1,641,893 $418,514
2021 $21,917 $2,020,007 $1,609,699 $410,308
2020 $21,362 $1,999,296 $1,593,195 $406,101
2019 $17,181 $1,627,000 $1,295,000 $332,000
2018 $17,513 $1,638,000 $1,304,000 $334,000
2017 $17,415 $1,632,000 $1,299,000 $333,000
2016 $13,247 $1,239,000 $986,000 $253,000
2015 $13,545 $1,256,000 $1,000,000 $256,000
2014 $12,154 $1,163,000 $926,000 $237,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 23-1095

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 028-0-040-100