Ventura County property record for 974 S Rice Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.882 acres (38,435 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $248,500 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,311 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-0-061-285 |
| Primary APN | 018-0-061-285 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 38,435 sqft (0.882 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 427 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 502 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Street Address | 974 S RICE RD |
|---|---|
| City | OJAI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93023-3405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1AC |
| Legal Description | MAP 16 PG 76 PART OF LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS RANCHITOS |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OJAI-MIRA MONTE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TEXANA BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199917636 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079250 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 974 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3405 |
| Document Number | 2022000079250 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000079250 |
| 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 Trust |
| Address | 974 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3405 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 974 S RICE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 974 S RIE RD, OJAI, CA 93023-3405 |
| Document Number | 2021000084972 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000084972 |
| Name | TEXANA BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TEXARKANA, TX 75503 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 | $430,180 (+2%) Land $319,801 Building $110,379 | |
| 2025 | $5,311.00 (+2.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $421,746 (+4.04%) Land $313,531 Building $108,215 |
| 2024 | $5,186.00 (+3.74%) | |
| 2023 | $4,999.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $405,370 Land $301,356 Building $104,014 |
| 2022 | $4,931.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 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 | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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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