Tucked away in a private canyon a short drive from downtown Ojai, you will find a historical homestead site from the 1800s. The property offers a bit of natural paradise, a Bavarian-style mountain chalet with a year-round flowing stream from an uphill artesian spring. Overlooking the North Fork of Matilija Creek, this is truly a get-away to the serenity of rushing waters and birdsong. The custom-built home offers oak flooring throughout, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and additional living space in a converted garage studio. Built in Bavarian style, one enters a ground floor bedroom with full bath, and doors that open to a deck overlooking the creek below. The 2nd floor living space includes the kitchen and dining area, and another deck to enjoy nature's beauty. A stairway leads to the top floor loft bedroom. Outside you will find a concrete patio with goldfish pond, and above a large koi pond, as well as several picnic areas. The one-hundred-year-old stone walls add to the quaintness. For those who enjoy hiking, this is your property. It is enclosed within the Los Padres National Forest with ample areas for exploration. This property holds a lot of history and is truly one-of-a-kind. You must see it to believe it.
For sale
Price cut: $400K (5/20)
$1,950,000
16749 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
2beds
2baths
1,317sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
1.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,481/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Top floor loft bedroomSeveral picnic areasPrivate canyonYear-round flowing streamBavarian-style mountain chaletCustom-built homeConverted garage studio
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 09:33am
Listed by:
Dale Hanson 805-646-7229,
Ojai Valley Real Estate,
Alexandra Bendorf 805-798-4160,
Ojai Valley Real Estate
Source: Ojai Valley BOR,MLS#: 224623

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas, Oven, Range
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,317
- Total interior livable area: 1,317 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Uncovered
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0090070185
- Zoning: OS160AC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ojai
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,491
- Annual tax amount: $1,759
- Date on market: 5/7/2025
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