NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 S Ventura St Ojai, CA 93023

Estimated Value: $1,556,000 - $2,608,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$1,312/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,715,000 $1,143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,379/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Spa
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 0.49 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

Modernized Mid-Century Cedar Cabin ideally situated on a private, gated, and serene hilltop location in downtown Ojai on a half-acre lot with majestic oaks and palms bordered by a 65 acre natural preserve. Professionally designed home interior with centralized gourmet kitchen between two commodious and comfortable living spaces, brick fireplace, vaulted ceilings with rough-hewn wood beams, large windows throughout provide enjoyment of the natural outdoor beauty. This 1,500 square foot home has a Master Bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings and luxurious master bathroom, second bedroom and bath, polished cement and stone tile flooring, newer HVAC system, and designer lighting. Includes a separate guest studio/office with vaulted ceilings, designer bathroom and walk-in closet. The private backyard includes a full outdoor-kitchen, bar and BBQ, and provides ample dining and lounging areas to relax and enjoy the exquisite trees, landscaping, and abundance of natural beauty. A great place live and to gather with friends and family to experience the quintessential aspects of the best Ojai has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kirk Ellison

LIV Sotheby's International Realty Ojai License #01884301 Listed on: 01/23/2021

LIV Sotheby's International Realty Ojai

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,333

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Flag Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Farming

  • Barn Office

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Foothills
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 023-0-090-310
  • Special Tax Authority

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,333

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Greenbelt, Flag Lot
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Cabin
  • Reso Flooring: Stone, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Work Shop, Ranch Office
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.49
  • 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: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1500.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Art Studio2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • Other Buildings Ranch Office2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4.0
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Foothills2: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • LocationTopo Greenbelt3: Yes
  • Style Cabin2: Yes
  • Rooms Game Room3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Flag Lot2: Yes
  • Disclosures Mello-Roos: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Wooded
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.49
  • Topography: Greenbelt, Foothills
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Hot Tub, Gazebo, Lawn, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: RV

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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 #: 023-0-090-310
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21344.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2021
Closed on
Jan 27, 2021
Sold by
Ghiglia Tiffany Lyn and The Ghiglia Living Trust
Bought by
Heimbinder Daniel and Heimbinder Aimee
Seller's Agent
Kirk Ellison
LIV Sotheby's International Realty Ojai
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$1,725,000
Sold Price
$1,715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.58%
Current Estimated Value
$1,967,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$252,689
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2020
Sold by
Ghiglia Tiffany
Bought by
Ghiglia Tiffany Lyn and Ghiglia Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Levy Evan and Levy Laura
Bought by
Ghiglia Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Amanda STANWORTH
BHHS California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Steven Streich
Village Properties
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,000
-20.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.33%
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2004
Sold by
Levy Evan
Bought by
Levy Evan and Levy Laura

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
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2004
Sold by
Levy Laura
Bought by
Levy Evan

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
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Fairchild Julia L
Bought by
Levy Evan

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
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
Sold by
Fairchild Julia L
Bought by
Fairchild Julia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2002
Sold by
Fairchild Richard Myron
Bought by
Fairchild Julia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,800
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1994
Sold by
Fairchild Richard Myron
Bought by
Fairchild Richard Myron
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
Heimbinder Daniel $1,715,000 First American Title Company
Ghiglia Tiffany Lyn -- None Available
Ghiglia Tiffany $715,000 Fidelity National Title
Levy Evan -- --
Levy Evan -- Alliance Title Company
Levy Evan $810,000 Alliance Title Company
Fairchild Julia L -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Fairchild Julia L -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Fairchild Julia L $222,500 Old Republic Title Ins Compa
Fairchild Richard Myron -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ghiglia Tiffany $572,000
Previous Owner Levy Evan $300,000
Previous Owner Fairchild Julia L $177,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Sold $1,715,000 -0.6% $1,143 / Sq Ft
01/26/2021 01/26/21 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2021 01/23/21 For Sale $1,725,000 +141.3% $1,150 / Sq Ft
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Sold $715,000 -20.1% $481 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2016 02/12/16 For Sale $895,000 -- $602 / 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
2025 $24,333 $2,027,740 $1,206,912 $820,828
2024 $24,333 $1,819,971 $1,183,247 $636,724
2023 $23,599 $1,784,286 $1,160,046 $624,240
2022 $23,241 $1,749,300 $1,137,300 $612,000
2021 $9,357 $781,954 $508,543 $273,411
2020 $9,126 $773,938 $503,330 $270,608
2019 $8,855 $758,763 $493,461 $265,302
2018 $8,781 $743,886 $483,786 $260,100
2017 $8,618 $729,300 $474,300 $255,000
2016 $6,358 $574,000 $495,000 $79,000
2015 $6,160 $551,000 $475,000 $76,000
2014 $5,805 $547,000 $472,000 $75,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-261

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 023-0-090-310