Ventura County property record for 217 Lark Ellen Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $710,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 028-0-153-425 |
| Primary APN | 028-0-153-425 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 0280153131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 LARK ELLEN AVE |
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-3056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT: 222900 REF: 059MR 034 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2229 |
| Legal Tract | 222900 |
| Legal Block | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
217 Lark Ellen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 LARK ELLEN AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-3056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202356343 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 217 LARK ELLEN AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-3056 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 LARK ELLEN AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-3056 |
| Document Number | 0000005840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000005840 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 335 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 217 LARK ELLEN AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-3056 |
| Document Number | 0000056343 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 34-36 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000056343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 LARK ELLEN AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-3056 |
| Document Number | 0000056344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000056344 |
| Name | MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Lark Ellen Ave was $9,276, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Ventura County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Ventura County |
| Municipality | Ojai City |
| Unified School District | Ojai Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $738,684 (+2%) Land $480,145 Building $258,539 | |
| 2025 | $9,276.00 (+2.26%) | $724,200 Land $470,730 Building $253,470 |
| 2024 | $9,071.00 (+375.92%) | |
| 2023 | $1,906.00 (-0.31%) | $54,092 Land $11,731 Building $42,361 |
| 2022 | $1,912.00 |
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 217 Lark Ellen Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 217 Lark Ellen Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | OJAI WATER SYSTEM private · serves 6,801 people · EPA ID CA5610014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 357 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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