Ventura County property record for 544 Cruzero St, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-0-170-030 |
| Primary APN | 018-0-170-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,198 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 6,825 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Street Address | 544 CRUZERO ST |
|---|---|
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-3530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIRA MONTE SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Block | 170 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
544 Cruzero St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Ventura County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1415 CHAPALA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALLIANT CU |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200220125 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054779 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 544 CRUZERO ST, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 CRUZERO ST, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Document Number | 0000012122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000012122 |
| Name | ALLIANT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60666 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 544 CRUZERO ST, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE RIVERSIDE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 CRUZERO ST, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Document Number | 0000227694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201224-00227694 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 544 CRUZERO ST, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000096161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200706-00096161 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 544 CRUZERO ST, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Document Number | 0000009930 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 544 CRUZERO ST OJAI CA 930233530, OJAI, CA 93023-3530 |
| Document Number | 0000009930 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9930 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | RIVERSIDE, CA 92517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 Cruzero St was $5,037 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% 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 | $405,316 (+2%) Land $301,360 Building $103,956 | |
| 2025 | $5,037.00 (+2.4%) | $397,369 Land $295,451 Building $101,918 |
| 2024 | $4,919.00 (+3.75%) | |
| 2023 | $4,741.00 (+1.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $381,940 Land $283,979 Building $97,961 |
| 2022 | $4,678.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 544 Cruzero St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 544 Cruzero St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST serves 11,005 people · EPA ID CA5610024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 309 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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