$3,200,000
SOLD APR 3, 2023
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

16% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2023

The Porch Gallery is unique as both an historic residence & eclectic gallery space.A classic Victorian, it was built in 1874 by John Montgomery & is the 3rd oldest building in Ojai.Currently home to a celebrated gallery, high-profile community space & residence, the property is zoned for mixed use featuring a 2-bedroom unit on the ground floor & another 2-bedroom residence on the 1st & 2nd floors.Carefully renovated to enhance the property's history, a rich contrast of vintage elements create an ideal canvas for vintage nooks, built-ins & warm gathering spaces.With a large wrap around porch & views of downtown & the TopaTopa Mtns, it is overflowing w charm, purpose & history.Brimming w opportunity, & ready for the next steward to carry on its storied legacy -- See you on The Porch!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Kogevinas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01209514 Listed on: 12/16/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Gabriela Cesena

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01983530

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Waltcher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01176473

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,751

Year Built

  • Built in 1874

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Property is zoned Other, C-1
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 210-113-290

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,751

Year Built

Built in 1874

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take HWY 33 towards Ojai. turn left onto N Signal Street, right on E Matilija Street.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1874
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • Co List Office Mls Id: prc02
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-677-7300
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1874
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 210-113-290
  • Zoning: Other, C-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2022
Closed on
Mar 20, 2023
Sold by
T Wilder Ventures Llc
Bought by
Pink Trust
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kogevinas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Waltcher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,800,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$600,000
-15.79%
Views
116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Cee Investments Llc
Bought by
T Wilder Ventures Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$565,400
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2009
Sold by
Trexon Investments Llc
Bought by
Cee Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2007
Sold by
Clausen Jerald F and Clausen Barbara J
Bought by
Trexon Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1998
Sold by
Clausen Barbara
Bought by
Clausen Jerald F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1998
Sold by
Clausen Ruth I
Bought by
Clausen Ruth I and Ruth I Clausen Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,100,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $1,000,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,765,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,445,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $452,300 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $465,000 Small Business Administration
Previous Owner $565,400 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $300,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $600,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $245,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $4,200,000 +31.3% $1,275 / Sq Ft
04/03/2023 04/03/23 Sold $3,200,000 -15.8% --
02/09/2023 02/09/23 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2022 12/15/22 For Sale $3,800,000 -- --
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
2025 $40,751 $3,329,280 $988,380 $2,340,900
2024 $40,751 $3,264,000 $969,000 $2,295,000
2023 $18,115 $1,203,007 $710,869 $492,138
2022 $17,890 $1,179,419 $696,930 $482,489
2021 $17,808 $1,156,294 $683,265 $473,029
2020 $17,442 $1,144,440 $676,260 $468,180
2019 $17,019 $1,122,000 $663,000 $459,000
2018 $17,252 $1,134,454 $340,335 $794,119
2017 $16,976 $1,112,211 $333,662 $778,549
2016 $16,035 $1,090,404 $327,120 $763,284
2015 $15,770 $1,074,027 $322,207 $751,820
2014 $14,852 $1,052,991 $315,897 $737,094
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-3953

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 021-0-113-290