$3,500,000
$1M PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $19,480/month

Total Views 26,336
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,299 Sq Ft
$814 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Loma Vista Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1.75 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

Tucked into the Ventura hills beneath ancient oaks and sycamores, the Thomas Gould Jr House is a rare architectural treasure—designed in 1924 by Henry Mather Greene of Greene & Greene fame. Set on 1.75 acres with views of the Pacific and Channel Islands, it's the only Greene & Greene home ever built in Ventura, and one of the last created in Southern California. This soulful, 4,299 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom estate blends Arts & Crafts design with relaxed farmhouse elements and subtle Japanese influences. The floorplan is both grand and welcoming, with a spacious living room, cozy den, window-lined dining room, and exceptional flow. Original features include oak and maple floors, Batchelder tile fireplaces, art glass, and handcrafted woodwork designed by Greene himself. In the 1980s, architect and first Director of the Gamble House, Randell Makinson, respectfully updated the kitchen, added a 4-car garage (with 1/2 bath), and expanded the second story. There's still opportunity to add your own vision to the kitchen and primary bath.
The groundsoriginally designed by California native landscaping pioneer Theodore Payneare now a certified wildlife preserve, alive with butterflies, hummingbirds, and two tranquil ponds. Spanning three parcels (four APNs) from Lynn Dr to Foothill Rd, the property includes potential for a guest house or office, pool etc. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is believed to be the most historically significant residence in Ventura. Substantial tax incentives and property tax reductions are available through the Mills Act, offering both financial and cultural rewards. This is more than a homeit's a legacy waiting to be lived in, where the next owner becomes part of the story, woven into the history of a California masterpiece.

Listing Agent

Toni Guy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01491191 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 1.75 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • City
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,299 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • See Remarks Elementary And Middle School
  • See Remarks High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Ventura Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 078-0-012-735
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,808

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Loma Vista to Lynn - house at end of Lynn Dr behind gate
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: Ventura
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1924
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.75
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: See Remarks
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: See Remarks
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: See Remarks
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 4299.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Cooling None8: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Fireplace(s) 23: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Total Bedrooms: 14
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Islands, Ocean, City, Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 1.75
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: See Remarks
  • High School: See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 078-0-012-735
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 76230.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Range of Values:

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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 $3,808 $354,980 $215,220 $139,760
2024 $3,808 $349,758 $212,058 $137,700
2023 $3,764 $342,900 $207,900 $135,000
2022 $4,606 $443,430 $268,850 $174,580
2021 $3,912 $375,300 $227,540 $147,760
2020 $3,023 $289,050 $175,250 $113,800
2019 $2,646 $252,430 $152,850 $99,580
2018 $2,858 $272,130 $164,780 $107,350
2017 $2,898 $275,800 $167,000 $108,800
2016 $2,278 $215,800 $130,700 $85,100
2015 $1,852 $175,100 $106,000 $69,100
2014 $1,916 $178,900 $108,300 $70,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $3,500,000 -12.4% $814 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $3,995,000 -11.2% $929 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $4,500,000 -- $1,047 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $17,500,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $835,000 Construction
Previous Owner $1,860,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,462,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1414

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 078-0-012-735