Ventura County property record for 261 Groundbriar Ln, Simi Valley, CA 93065
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,705 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,414 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $557,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 631-0-210-305 |
| Primary APN | 631-0-210-305 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,705 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 867 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 2,414 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Garage Area | 356 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 22 sqft |
| Street Address | 261 GROUNBRIER LN |
|---|---|
| City | SIMI VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RMOD |
| Legal Description | TRACT: 496901 LOT: 5 REF: 128MR 52 CONDO PLAN: -406 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLECOURT |
| Legal Tract | 496901 |
| Legal Block | 210 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SIMI VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 7700 |
Source: Ventura County records · APN 631-0-210-305
Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 GROUNDBRIAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-7434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020168895 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000161115 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 261 GROUNDBRIAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-7434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, TITLE365 COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 GROIJNDBRTAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 |
| Document Number | 0000006965 |
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| Date | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000006965 |
| Name | THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 261 GROUNDBRIAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-7434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 GROUNDBRIAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-7434 |
| Document Number | 2022000070199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000070199 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 261 GROUNDBRIAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-7434 |
| Document Number | 0000168895 |
| Map Reference | MB 128 PG 52-56 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201014-00168895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 261 GROUNDBRIAR LN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-7434 |
| Document Number | 0000168896 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201014-00168896 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Ventura County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Ventura County |
| Municipality | Simi Valley City |
| Unified School District | Simi Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $614,971 (+2%) Land $399,677 Building $215,294 | |
| 2025 | $7,277.00 (+1.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $602,913 (+4.04%) Land $391,840 Building $211,073 |
| 2024 | $7,194.00 (+6.36%) | |
| 2023 | $6,764.00 (+0.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $579,502 Land $376,624 Building $202,878 |
| 2022 | $6,745.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 30, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 20 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2021 · other causes |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Siteserver Fixed Wireless | 450 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 587 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VENTURA WWD NO. 8 - SIMI VALLEY serves 94,736 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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