Ventura County property record for 509 Palomar Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,080,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $25,938 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019-0-070-130 |
| Primary APN | 019-0-070-130 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 237 ft deep x 270 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 510 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 82 sqft |
| Patio Area | 255 sqft |
| Street Address | 509 PALOMAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-1737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO2AC |
| Legal Subdivision | BARD SUBDIVISION RANCHO OJAI |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
509 Palomar Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Ventura County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JERRY MICHAELS ETAL |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023761 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Document Number | 0000110932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000110932 |
| Name | JERRY MICHAELS ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 600 VISTA HERMOSA DR, OJAI, CA 93023 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Document Number | 0000000761 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 25 1/2 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000000761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE-VN, LAWYERS TITLE VN |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000000762 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Document Number | 0000009427 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 25-1/2 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000009427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 509 PALOMAR RD, OJAI, CA 93023-1737 |
| Document Number | 0000009428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000009428 |
| Name | HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Palomar Rd was $25,938 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% 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 | $2,207,312 (+2%) Land $1,434,753 Building $772,559 | |
| 2025 | $25,938.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,164,032 Land $1,406,621 Building $757,411 |
| 2024 | $25,401.00 (+49.6%) | |
| 2023 | $16,979.00 (+2.43%) | $1,364,251 Land $886,936 Building $477,315 |
| 2022 | $16,577.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 Palomar Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 509 Palomar Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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