Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,105,000
4 beds3 baths2,350 sqft

488 S Rice Rd, Ojai, CA 93023

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$470/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Offered on the market for the first time in over 40 years, this well-maintained single level 4+ bedroom Ranch-style home enjoys a superbly private .57 acre setting on a shared private lane. With approximately 2350 sq ft there's plenty of space for gathering inside where both formal living and family rooms boast fireplaces and the updated expanded kitchen feels designed for entertaining! Step outside and enjoy the privacy of the fully fenced rear yard with a shaded patio, raised garden beds, innumerable...Offered on the market for the first time in over 40 years, this well-maintained single level 4+ bedroom Ranch-style home enjoys a superbly private .57 acre setting on a shared private lane. With approximately 2350 sq ft there's plenty of space for gathering inside where both formal living and family rooms boast fireplaces and the updated expanded kitchen feels designed for entertaining! Step outside and enjoy the privacy of the fully fenced rear yard with a shaded patio, raised garden beds, innumerable fruit trees, RV parking and two storage sheds for convenience. In addition to the recently painted exterior and new roof & gutter installation in 2020, the list of upgrades includes: master bedroom with a private retreat and remodeled master bath, updated windows, furnace, AC and duct replacement in 2015 & an oversized garage with built-ins. Don't miss your opportunity to be the next stewards of this well located and well-loved home where nature trails are just steps away.
  • Listed by: Char Michaels DRE #0878649 Brokerage DRE #01859199 • Keller Williams W Ventura Cty
  • Listed by: Belinda Wynn DRE #01414001 Brokerage DRE #01859199 • Keller Williams W Ventura Cty
Listing closed: 11/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 220910
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Ojai, CA

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Square Feet
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a view of a house with a tree in the yard
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Sold 01/29/25

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Bedrooms
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams W Ventura Cty, Char Michaels, DRE #0878649; Keller Williams W Ventura Cty, Belinda Wynn, DRE #01414001
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Property Information for 488 South Rice Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Type of Garage: Attached Garage
  • Zoning: RE-1

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,801 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area: Ojai (VC11)
  • City: Ojai
  • County: Ventura
  • State: CA
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zip Code: 93023
School Information
  • School District: Ojai District

Property

Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.5694
  • Lot Square Footage: 24801.0
  • Square Footage: 2350.0
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 0170230350
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Transaction Type: Sale

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood
  • Fence: Rear
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
  • Heating: Central
  • Patio: Covered

Property History for 488 South Rice Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2021

Sold

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #220910

$1,105,000
—
Nov 5, 2021

Sold

CLAW #8410VC

$1,105,000
—
Nov 5, 2021

Sold

VCF #V1-8410

$1,105,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2021

Sold

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #220910

$1,105,000
11/05/2021

Sold

CLAW #8410VC

$1,105,000
11/05/2021

Sold

VCF #V1-8410

$1,105,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 488 South Rice Road

Taxable Value

Land

$777,187

Additions

$497,656
Total$1,274,843

Tax Record

2025

$14,385 ($1,199 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,350 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,350 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

24,801 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1979

Year Renovated

1979

Zoning

RE1AC

County

VENTURA

APN

017-0-230-350

Schools near 488 South Rice Road

This home is within Ojai Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mira Monte Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Nordhoff Jr. High
Public7 to 8

Nordhoff High School
Public9 to 12

Legacy High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 488 South Rice Road, Ojai, CA 93023
$1,105,000
4
3
2,350
24,801
$750,000
2
1
768
22,595
$350,000
2
1
1,299
17,280
$820,000
3
2,110
24,349
$500,000
2
1
925
84,942
–
4
2
2,138
53,578

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams W Ventura Cty, Char Michaels, DRE #0878649; Keller Williams W Ventura Cty, Belinda Wynn, DRE #01414001

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