217 Besant Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 Property Records

Ventura County property record for 217 Besant Rd, Ojai, CA 93023

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,622 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	2.95 acres (128,937 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$640,000 (Mar 2002)
Tax Bill	$12,225 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`017-0-330-255`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`017-0-330-255`
Alternative APN	`0170330125`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,622 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,220 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,402 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Lot Area	128,937 sqft
Garage Area	996 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	272 sqft
Patio Area	544 sqft

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	0170330125
Street Address	217 BESANT RD
City	OJAI
State	CA
Zip	93023-2343
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RE2AC
Legal Description	MAP 5 PG 251/2 PART OF LOT 7
Legal Subdivision	BARD SUBDIVISION OF THE RANCHO OJAI
Legal Block	330
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Township / Civil Division	OJAI-MIRA MONTE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	1002

Owner

217 Besant Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2022 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 27, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 27, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 2, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOGIX FCU
Oct 29, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CBC FCU
Oct 31, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION
Mar 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CBC FCU
Dec 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION
Aug 20, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage HOMESERVICES LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 19, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 19, 2002 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200265923
Last Transfer Date	Apr 19, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000051638
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2022
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Document Number	2022000051637
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 25
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2022
Instrument	2022000051637
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2022
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Document Number	2022000051638
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 25-1/2
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2022
Instrument	2022000051638
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343

Mortgage

Document Number	2022000012238
Date	Feb 2, 2022
Instrument	2022000012238

Lender

Name	LOGIX FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VALENCIA, CA 91355

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2037

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000121042
Date	Oct 29, 2018
Instrument	20181029-00121042

Lender

Name	CBC FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	OXNARD, CA 93036

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Oct 28, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000134103
Date	Oct 31, 2019
Instrument	20191031-00134103

Lender

Name	OWNING CORPORATION
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2034

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035276
Date	Mar 10, 2020
Instrument	20200310-00035276

Lender

Name	CBC FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	OXNARD, CA 93036

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343

Mortgage

Document Number	0000229900
Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	20201229-00229900

Lender

Name	OWNING CORPORATION
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2036

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VENTURA CA
Property Address	217 BESANT RD, OJAI, CA 93023-2343
Document Number	0000098207
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	217 BESANT RD OJAI CA 930232343, OJAI, CA 93023-2343

Mortgage

Document Number	0000098207
Date	Aug 28, 2018
Instrument	98207

Lender

Name	HOMESERVICES LNDG
Address	WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 27, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Besant Rd was $12,225, up 2.4% from the year before.

Source: Ventura County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Ventura County
Unified School District	Ojai Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$999,219 (+2%) Land $572,588 Building $426,631
2025	$12,225.00 (+2.35%)	$979,627 Land $561,361 Building $418,266
2024	$11,944.00 (+4.38%)
2023	$11,443.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$941,588 Land $539,563 Building $402,025
2022	$11,280.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 217 Besant Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1998–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Feb 2017 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 217 Besant Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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