125 Prospect Street, Oak View, CA 93022

$950,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
1,427  sqft
Built in 1929

Find your Zen living in this one-of-a-kind, creatively upgraded Oak View home on more than 1/4 of an Acre lot. Original 1920's bungalow has been upgraded with additions by multiple owners over the years, making it a versatile 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that could easily be turned into 2 separate units. Current owner has spent over $200k in upgrades which include a new roof as of 2019, copper plumbing, new electrical & new gas line as of 2024. Just outside the front door is a large and secluded deck area. Enter into a great room with inter-changeable living & dining areas leading to a recently remodeled vintage style kitchen, featuring an antique gas range, quartz counter tops, copper hood, glass tile backsplash, custom cabinets with slow close drawers & doors, interior roll out shelves, corner kidney pull out shelves, pull-out/raise up shelf for stand mixer storage, wine fridge, Smeg fridge and dishwasher & antique built in cabinet. Both bathrooms recently remodeled with porcelain & glass tiles. Interior deck area/atrium off the primary suite features an outdoor shower and antique cast iron clawfoot tub. The front yard landscaping is watered in part by a grey water irrigation system. Laundry closet with sink and stacked washer dryer is in the home office/den/studio with French doors opening to the covered parking area. Large lighted attic for storage is accessible with a drop-down ladder. Spacious 3rd bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and sliding glass doors open to a patio with an auto retractable awning with LED lighting. The back yard features a nature inspired waterfall, stream and pond, grassy play area under a shady olive tree, 2 storage sheds, one that doubles as a chicken coop framed by a beautiful Wisteria vine. Extensive gardens include many California native plants, including a Live Oak, Matilija Poppy, Salvia (purple sage), Ceanothus (California Lilac), Holly leaf Cherry, plus fruit trees including almond, avocado, 2 peach, 3 pomegranate, orange, lemon, grapefruit, nectarine, strawberry guava, 3 grape vines & blackberries. The backyard is perfect for outdoor entertaining with picturesque views of mountains and vineyards. Huge property backs to the Ojai trail. Walk through a vintage gate for a leisurely stroll or ride your bike to Downtown Ojai or Ventura Beach. The long driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles, including covered RV parking and convenient cleanout. Please note that building square footage is an estimate, as County does not have records of previous owner additions.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Separate/Formal Dining Room,Pull Down Attic Stairs,Recessed Lighting,Attic
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
Laundry:
Inside,Stacked
Flooring:
Tile
Heating:
true, Electric
Fireplace:
None

Exterior

General:
Rain Gutters, Shed(s)
Other Structures:
Shed(s)
Pool:
None
Parking:
Attached Carport,Covered,Driveway,RV Access/Parking,RV Covered, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Windows:
Double Pane Windows,Drapes,Skylight(s)
General:
Synthetic Stucco, 1, Combination,Raised,Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
CRMLS
School District:
Ojai Unified
County:
Ventura

Lot

Zoning:
R1-8, 0610031100
View:
Mountain(s), View
Fencing:
Chain Link,Wood

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Other

Financial

Source:
CRMLS

This listing courtesy of:
Dawn Havel, Dawn Havel

About Oak View, CA

Housing

Number of Units
2,238
Median Home Value
$593,371
Median Rent
$1,604

24.60% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.05% are vacant.

Commute

Car
57.27%
Public Transportation
2.53%
Walk to Work
1.53%
Work from Home
37.95%
Other
0.41%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
5,754
Median Age
46.60
Median Household Size
2.84

Education

High School
22.81%
Associate’s Degree
9.30%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.08%
Graduate Degree
9.80%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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