Two addresses, two homes, and a setup that allows for flexibility from the start. Positioned on just under half an acre along South Rice Road, where an open setting meets neighborhood convenience, this property gives you options.The main house at 1981 South Rice offers approximately 1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Spacious common areas include a living room and a separate den with a fireplace and direct access to the main house 2 car garage. The kitchen and dining areas open to the backyard, as does the primary suite, creating an easy connection to the outdoors. Further complementing the indoor-outdoor Ojai lifestyle are an outdoor kitchen, peekaboo views of the Topa Topas, fruit trees, and raised garden beds.The guest house at 1977 South Rice offers 700 sq. ft. with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom, has its own driveway, private backyard, and a spacious detached 515 sq. ft. 2-car garage that could be turned into a third unit. Whether used for multi-generational living, guests, rental income, or a dedicated work-from-home environment, it adds a layer of versatility that can adapt to a variety of needs.Located near the Ventura River Preserve, Lake Casitas, coffee, shops, and restaurants, and just a short drive to downtown Ojai, this property balances privacy, versatility, and convenience. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own two homes in Ojai!
Under contract
Listing Provided by: Keller Williams Westlake
$1,599,000
1981 S Rice Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
4beds
2,206sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.49 Acres Lot
$1,566,200 Zestimate®
$725/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesRaised garden bedsSpacious common areasOutdoor kitchen
- 44 days |
- 190 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Heather Erickson DRE #01379424 heatherojai@aol.com,
Keller Williams Westlake
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-35412
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Features
- Primary Suite
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,206 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 0320101055
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
Location
- Region: Ojai
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $725/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $464,142
- Annual tax amount: $6,660
- Date on market: 3/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Submit
Estimated market value
$1,566,200
$1.49M - $1.64M
$6,177/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Contingent | $1,599,000$725/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+461.1%$725/sqft |
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| 5/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/15/2024 | Price change | $4,300-8.5%$2/sqft |
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| 3/7/2024 | Price change | $4,700-5.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/24/2024 | Price change | $4,950-9.2%$2/sqft |
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| 2/13/2024 | Price change | $5,450-3.5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/11/2024 | Price change | $5,650-0.9%$3/sqft |
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| 2/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,700$3/sqft |
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| 12/3/1996 | Sold | $285,000+1087.5%$129/sqft |
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| 7/31/1996 | Sold | $24,000-85.5%$11/sqft |
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| 5/30/1995 | Sold | $165,728$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,660 +6.4% | $464,142 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,259 | $455,042 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,259 +1% | $446,120 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,197 +0.5% | $437,373 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,164 +2.5% | $428,798 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,014 +2.9% | $424,403 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,844 +1.1% | $416,083 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,779 +1.6% | $407,926 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,687 +1.3% | $399,929 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,615 +1% | $392,088 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,561 +4.4% | $386,200 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,328 | $378,636 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $376,928 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $369,539 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $362,294 +0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $360,445 +4% |
| 2007 | -- | $346,451 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $339,659 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $333,000 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $320,490 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $314,207 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,972 +2.4% | $308,047 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,880 | $302,007 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$9,407/mo
Principal & interest
$7915
Property taxes
$1492
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93023
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mira Monte Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Matilija MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Nordhoff High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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