When the Japanese bombed Santa Barbara's Ellwood pier in 1942, Mr. Fitzgerald, an established Ojai resident, salvaged the timbers from the aftermath and used them to build a beautiful home off of Ladera Ranch Road -- a desirable location near large farms and estates. He picked the most desirable lot in the area, situated down a secluded lane, featuring large boulders and magnificent Topa Views.
When the Japanese shelled Santa Barbara's Ellwood pier in 1942, Mr. Fitzgerald, an established Ojai resident, salvaged the timbers from the aftermath and used them to build a beautiful home off of Ladera Ranch Road -- a desirable location near large farms and estates. He picked the most desirable lot in the area, situated down a secluded lane, featuring large boulders and magnificent views of the Topa Topa mountains. With his skills as a stone Mason and Carpenter, he fashioned a lovely home and established beautiful tree and succulent gardens, amid the large boulders which adorn the property. The position of this home in the East End takes full advantage of Ojai's golden sunsets and natural setting, and offers sweeping views of the Topa Topa Mountains.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,563 (+2.1%)
$836,649 + $773,093
$1,609,742
2024
$17,198 (+3.6%)
$836,649 + $773,093
$1,609,742
2023
$16,597 (+2.0%)
$820,244 + $757,935
$1,578,179
2022
$16,278 (+0.4%)
$804,161 + $743,074
$1,547,235
2021
$16,212 (+2.6%)
$788,394 + $728,504
$1,516,898
2020
$15,802 (+14.4%)
$772,935 + $714,220
$1,487,155
2019
$13,809
$765,010 + $706,898
$1,471,908
2018
$13,800 (+2.2%)
$750,010 + $550,587
$1,300,597
2017
$13,505 (+3.6%)
$720,887 + $537,655
$1,258,542
2016
$13,032 (+12.1%)
$720,887 + $537,655
$1,258,542
2015
$11,625 (+724.5%)
$706,752 + $505,013
$1,211,765
2014
$1,410 (+0.3%)
$32,329 + $95,980
$128,309
2013
$1,405 (+1.8%)
$32,329 + $95,980
$128,309
2012
$1,381 (+0.9%)
$32,184 + $95,548
$127,732
2011
$1,369 (+0.6%)
$31,553 + $93,675
$125,228
2010
$1,361 (+0.3%)
$30,935 + $91,839
$122,774
2009
$1,357 (+1.3%)
$30,704 + $91,153
$121,857
2008
$1,340
$30,778 + $91,370
$122,148
Tax history for 1729 Ladera Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,563 (+2.1%)
$836,649 + $773,093
$1,609,742
2024
$17,198 (+3.6%)
$836,649 + $773,093
$1,609,742
2023
$16,597 (+2.0%)
$820,244 + $757,935
$1,578,179
2022
$16,278 (+0.4%)
$804,161 + $743,074
$1,547,235
2021
$16,212 (+2.6%)
$788,394 + $728,504
$1,516,898
2020
$15,802 (+14.4%)
$772,935 + $714,220
$1,487,155
2019
$13,809
$765,010 + $706,898
$1,471,908
2018
$13,800 (+2.2%)
$750,010 + $550,587
$1,300,597
2017
$13,505 (+3.6%)
$720,887 + $537,655
$1,258,542
2016
$13,032 (+12.1%)
$720,887 + $537,655
$1,258,542
2015
$11,625 (+724.5%)
$706,752 + $505,013
$1,211,765
2014
$1,410 (+0.3%)
$32,329 + $95,980
$128,309
2013
$1,405 (+1.8%)
$32,329 + $95,980
$128,309
2012
$1,381 (+0.9%)
$32,184 + $95,548
$127,732
2011
$1,369 (+0.6%)
$31,553 + $93,675
$125,228
2010
$1,361 (+0.3%)
$30,935 + $91,839
$122,774
2009
$1,357 (+1.3%)
$30,704 + $91,153
$121,857
2008
$1,340
$30,778 + $91,370
$122,148
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,730
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ventura County
APN
0140090665
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RE
TRU
DKS
Rural Exclusive Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain rural residential areas in conjunction with horticultural activities, and to provide for a limited range of service and institutional uses which are compatible with and complementary to rural residential communities.
Zone overlays
Temporary Rental Unit Regulation Overlay Zone
Dark Sky Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #4, RV, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Appliances: Gas Range, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
Directions: Ojai Ave to Carne, North, Carne to Thacher, LT onto Ladera, RT after two houses onto Ladera Ranch Road. Property at the very end of the lane.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,730
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Ventura County
APN: 0140090665
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Topa Topa Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Nordhoff Jr. High
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
3/10
Nordhoff High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 97° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ojai, CA • 93023
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 5.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.14M – $2.59M
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