Ventura County property record for 159 Stratford Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $990,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,053 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 082-0-120-315 |
| Primary APN | 082-0-120-315 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 438 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 166 sqft |
| Street Address | 159 STRATFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VENTURA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93003-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-7 |
| Legal Description | TRACT: 119600 LOT: 7 REF: 029MR 007 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1196 |
| Legal Tract | 119600 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VENTURA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
159 Stratford Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 STRATFORD AVE, VENTURA, CA 93003-2135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202436729 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036728 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 STRATFORD AVE, VENTURA, CA 93003-2135 |
| Document Number | 0000159752 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 159752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 159 STRATFORD AVE VENTURA CA 930032135, VENTURA, CA 93003-2135 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Stratford Ave was $11,053, up 787.8% from the year before.
Source: Ventura County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Ventura County |
| Municipality | San Buenaventura (Ventura) City |
| Unified School District | Ventura Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,029,996 (+2%) Land $669,498 Building $360,498 | |
| 2025 | $11,053.00 (+787.79%) | $1,009,800 Land $656,370 Building $353,430 |
| 2024 | $1,245.00 (+1.14%) | |
| 2023 | $1,231.00 (+7.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,309 Land $23,528 Building $84,781 |
| 2022 | $1,150.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Stratford Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Stratford Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 112,285 people · EPA ID CA5610017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | UNITED WTR CONS DIST |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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