$2,500,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2021

5850 Casitas Pass Rd Ventura, CA 93001

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
40 Acres

Recently Sold

9% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Ventura High School Rated A-
  • Parking available for a boat
  • 40 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

40 acre Avocado Family Farm with Ocean Views. A true California Avocado Farm with 35 acres of income producing Hass Avocados, cherimoyas, lavender and many fruit trees. First time available in 45 years, this self sustaining farm is a great opportunity to make your dreams of farming come true. Conveniently located between Carpinteria & Ojai this property enjoys soft cool breezes that keep temperatures mild. The improvements include a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floor plan and ocean views, a detached 2 car garage with guest apartment above.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kerry Mormann

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00598625 Listed on: 03/15/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerry Mormann

Kerry Mormann & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Steep Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned Other, AG-Preserve

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Ranch Property
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Finished Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Farm Equipment
  • Groom or Foreman Quarters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish
  • TV Antenna

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Additional Residence on Property

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008-0-180-620

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,583

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From SB take the US-101 S and exit 84 for CA-150 toward Ojai/Lake Casitas. Turn left onto CA-150 E/Rincon Rd. Continue to follow CA-150 E. Arrive at 5850 Casitas Pass Rd Ventura (right hand side).
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Ranch/Farm
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Steep Slope, Sloped Up, Rural
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Work Shop, Ranch Equipment, Employee Quarters, Second Residence
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1998
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 40.0
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • Other Buildings Employee Quarters2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Amenities Second Residence: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Amenities High R-Value Insul: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Steep2: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Meter In: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • Amenities Finished Attic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Upslope2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • ParkingGarage Boat: Yes
  • Other Buildings Ranch Equipment2: Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Appliances Included TV Antenna2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave, Satellite Dish, TV Antenna, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 40.0
  • Topography: Rural, Upslope, Steep
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Caisson/Piling

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Cpt #1, Boat

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Meter In
  • 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 #: 008-0-180-620
  • Zoning: Other, AG-Preserve
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742400.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Messori Ronald J and Messori William D
Bought by
Bear Lion Llc
Seller's Agent
Kerry Mormann
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Mormann
Kerry Mormann & Associates
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2016
Sold by
Messori Roland
Bought by
Messori Roland
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 $2,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $2,950,000 -9.2% --
09/29/2024 09/29/24 Price Changed $3,250,000 0.0% --
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $3,250,000 -5.8% --
04/01/2024 04/01/24 For Sale $3,450,000 +38.0% --
05/08/2021 05/08/21 Sold $2,500,000 -9.1% --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2021 03/15/21 For Sale $2,750,000 -- --
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
2024 $24,583 $2,228,981 $1,726,027 $502,954
2023 $24,286 $2,185,245 $1,692,184 $493,061
2022 $22,590 $2,140,477 $1,659,004 $481,473
2021 $6,563 $599,914 $215,946 $383,968
2020 $5,382 $486,199 $203,069 $283,130
2019 $6,995 $640,662 $191,586 $449,076
2018 $8,018 $736,826 $271,208 $465,618
2017 $6,597 $602,127 $181,148 $420,979
2016 $6,113 $555,935 $171,864 $384,071
2015 $6,891 $627,846 $171,376 $456,470
2014 $6,400 $579,207 $163,587 $415,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-939

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 008-0-180-620