Ventura County property record for 161 S Encinal Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,460 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-0-141-160 |
| Primary APN | 017-0-141-160 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 532 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 142 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 142 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 161 S ENCINAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-2121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | MISC 14 PG 7 BLK I LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEINERS OJAI SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Block | 141 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
161 S Encinal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 S ENCINAL AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-2121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012121255 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000154859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 S Encinal Ave was $5,460 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Ventura County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Ventura County |
| Unified School District | Ojai Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $445,885 (+2%) Land $276,327 Building $169,558 | |
| 2025 | $5,460.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $437,143 Land $270,909 Building $166,234 |
| 2024 | $5,333.00 (+3.75%) | |
| 2023 | $5,140.00 (+1.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $420,169 Land $260,389 Building $159,780 |
| 2022 | $5,069.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 S Encinal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 161 S Encinal Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MEINERS OAKS CWD serves 4,200 people · EPA ID CA5610005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 704 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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