Ventura County property record for 796 S Rice Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,495 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.951 acres (41,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,686 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-0-021-015 |
| Primary APN | 018-0-021-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,495 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,495 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 41,425 sqft (0.951 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 247 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Street Address | 796 S RICE RD |
|---|---|
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-3411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1AC |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS RANCHITOS |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
796 S Rice Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 964, OJAI, CA 93024-0964 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 796 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3411 |
| Document Number | 0000091998 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000091998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 964, OJAI, CA 93024-0964 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 796 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3411 |
| Document Number | 0000038084 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 75 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210222-00038084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 796 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3411 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 796 S Rice Rd was $2,686, up 2.7% 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 | $317,150 (+76.07%) Land $115,733 Building $201,417 | |
| 2025 | $2,686.00 (+2.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,126 Land $28,391 Building $151,735 |
| 2024 | $2,615.00 (+3.85%) | |
| 2023 | $2,518.00 (+0.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $173,133 Land $27,289 Building $145,844 |
| 2022 | $2,498.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 796 S Rice Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 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 796 S Rice Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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