$12,750,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025

4274 Thacher Rd Ojai, CA 93023

7 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,200 Sq Ft
9.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$2,056 Per Sq Ft

31% Below List Price

372 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Tennis Courts
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of April 2025

Everything about this private estate has been refined and perfected to create one of the most magnificent properties in Ojai. On 9+ lush acres, the entire property has awesome western views of the valley and mountains. The compound includes a main house with cathedral ceilings, 2 guest houses, a pool, 2 greenhouses, a pool house, a new tennis court, solar and a high-flow well. Every location takes full advantage of the natural beauty and each detail has been finished with the utmost care to make it beautiful, warm and luxuriously livable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Waltcher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01176473 Listed on: 03/04/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Mountain Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Greenhouse

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 3 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-0-020-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: East on Thacher
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), Greenhouse
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1941
  • Property Information Total #Units: 3
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Other Buildings ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): Yes
  • Rooms Exercise Room2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Tennis Court(s)3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Greenhouse2: Yes
  • Style Colonial2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Fruit Trees

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Solar
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • Heating:Solar: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-0-020-040
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Edition Trust and Stoll Peter
Bought by
Coop Trust and Harper
Seller's Agent
Patricia Waltcher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$18,500,000
Sold Price
$12,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,750,000
-31.08%
Views
277
Current Estimated Value
$12,280,793

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$469,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2018
Closed on
Feb 26, 2019
Sold by
Jacobson Joel
Bought by
Stoll Peter
Seller's Agent
Patricia Waltcher
BHHS California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Waltcher
Coldwell Banker Property Shoppe
List Price
$11,500,000
Sold Price
$8,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,050,000
-26.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2010
Sold by
Jacobson Joel
Bought by
Jacobson Joel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,450,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2005
Sold by
Sweeney Patrick
Bought by
Sweeney Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2005
Sold by
Sweeney Amy
Bought by
Jacobson Joel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2004
Sold by
Sweeney Patrick
Bought by
Sweeney Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2004
Sold by
Goldenberg Barbara
Bought by
Sweeney Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2003
Sold by
Goldenberg Barbara
Bought by
Goldenberg Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
Neuman Harley J and Yorn Kevin B
Bought by
Goldenberg Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2000
Sold by
Neuman Harley J
Bought by
Beuman Harley J and Yorn Kevin B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1999
Sold by
Mckenna Janice D
Bought by
Neuman Harley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1998
Sold by
Santandrea Carmine R and Santandrea Caroline R
Bought by
Mckenna Janice D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $12,575,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $8,450,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Provident Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title Company
Grant Deed $4,500,000 Gateway Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $200,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,350,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $1,900,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $12,750,000 -17.7% $2,056 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Price Changed $15,500,000 -16.2% $2,500 / Sq Ft
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $18,500,000 +118.9% $2,984 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Sold $8,450,000 -26.5% $1,905 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/09/2019 03/09/19 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2018 03/09/18 For Sale $11,500,000 -- $2,592 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $100,391 $9,545,085 $8,044,789 $1,500,296
2024 $100,391 $9,241,306 $7,887,048 $1,354,258
2023 $96,876 $9,060,104 $7,732,400 $1,327,704
2022 $95,006 $8,882,455 $7,580,784 $1,301,671
2021 $94,620 $8,708,290 $7,432,141 $1,276,149
2020 $92,223 $8,619,000 $7,355,934 $1,263,066
2019 $59,503 $5,623,050 $4,671,515 $951,535
2018 $37,555 $3,501,800 $2,774,300 $727,500
2017 $37,484 $3,501,800 $2,774,300 $727,500
2016 $37,374 $3,484,250 $2,819,700 $664,550
2015 $35,248 $3,257,300 $2,606,700 $650,600
2014 $34,080 $3,250,000 $2,394,600 $855,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-640

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-0-020-040