Ventura County property record for 538 Pala Dr, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.563 acres (24,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,339 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-0-241-100 |
| Primary APN | 017-0-241-100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 24,515 sqft (0.563 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 71 sqft |
| Street Address | 538 PALA DR |
|---|---|
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-3548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R110 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 11 REF: 013MR 053 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOMITA TRACT |
| Legal Block | 241 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E VILLANOVA RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006219112 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 538 PALA DR, OJAI, CA 93023-3548 |
| Document Number | 0000162568 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 538 PALA DR OJAI CA 930233548, OJAI, CA 93023-3548 |
| Document Number | 0000162568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162568 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2049 |
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 | $266,799 (+2%) Land $93,372 Building $173,427 | |
| 2025 | $4,339.00 (+2.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $261,568 (+4.04%) Land $91,541 Building $170,027 |
| 2024 | $4,220.00 (+3.86%) | |
| 2023 | $4,063.00 (+0.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,412 Land $87,986 Building $163,426 |
| 2022 | $4,042.00 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 199 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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