Labor Of Love and Inspiration ~ Welcome to this Fairytale Piece Of Heaven in Ojai, California!Sophistication and understated elegance define this One-Of-A-Kind compound in the exclusive Arbolada enclave of Ojai! Sold before listed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$1,098Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gabriela Cesena•DRE #01983503• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Patty Waltcher•DRE #01176473• LIV Sotheby's International Realty Ojai
Labor Of Love and Inspiration ~ Welcome to this Fairytale Piece Of Heaven in Ojai, California!Sophistication and understated elegance define this One-Of-A-Kind compound in the exclusive Arbolada enclave of Ojai! Sold before listed.
TheMLS #16-112354
Jun 6, 2016
Sold
$2,857,500
$474/sq ft
Apr 25, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 5, 2016
Listed
$2,995,000
$497/sq ft
SBMLS #16-1106
Jun 6, 2016
Sold
$2,857,500
$474/sq ft
Apr 25, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 5, 2016
Listed
$2,995,000
$497/sq ft
A modern-day California farmhouse, this totally renovated residence is inspired by Ojai's rural charm & quiet sophistication. Set on over 1 acre in the Arbolada neighborhood of Ojai & walking distance to town, this 6 Bd/6.5 Ba home is flooded with natural light, surrounded by large porches, a detached studio, rolling lawns, chicken coop, specimen trees & raised vegetable gardens. Perfection!
OVMLS #217206
Jun 6, 2016
Sold
$2,857,500
$474/sq ft
Apr 5, 2016
Listed
$2,995,000
$497/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 2012
Sold
$1,022,000
$170/sq ft
OVMLS #212345
Mar 12, 2012
Sold
$1,025,800
$170/sq ft
Jun 15, 2011
Listed
$1,124,000
$187/sq ft
CRMLS #V0-11009438
Dec 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2011
Price Changed
$1,124,000
$187/sq ft
Jun 18, 2011
Listed
$1,149,000
$191/sq ft
SBMLS #11-2205
Jun 17, 2011
Listed
$1,124,000
$187/sq ft
CRMLS #V0-80011906
Aug 28, 2008
Sold
$1,100,000
$183/sq ft
Aug 20, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 22, 2008
Contingent
—
Jun 13, 2008
Listed
$1,199,000
$199/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2004
Sold
$975,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 2000
Sold
$705,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1973
Sold
$58,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$71,701 (+2.1%)
$4,221,486 + $2,273,106
$6,494,592
2024
$70,211 (+3.6%)
$4,138,712 + $2,228,536
$6,367,248
2023
$67,790 (+2.0%)
$4,057,560 + $2,184,840
$6,242,400
2022
$66,481 (+75.2%)
$3,978,000 + $2,142,000
$6,120,000
2021
$37,955 (+2.6%)
$3,900,000 + $2,100,000
$6,000,000
2020
$37,007 (+4.6%)
$2,031,445 + $1,257,815
$3,289,260
2019
$35,388 (+4.3%)
$2,010,616 + $1,244,918
$3,255,534
2018
$33,925 (+2.2%)
$1,971,193 + $1,173,308
$3,144,501
2017
$33,191 (+136.1%)
$1,894,650 + $1,020,000
$2,914,650
2016
$14,057 (+0.7%)
$1,894,650 + $1,020,000
$2,914,650
2015
$13,962 (+8.0%)
$718,322 + $550,076
$1,268,398
2014
$12,928 (+14.4%)
$693,674 + $531,201
$1,224,875
2013
$11,301 (+3.4%)
$693,674 + $531,201
$1,224,875
2012
$10,931 (−1.1%)
$690,540 + $378,002
$1,068,542
2011
$11,050 (−1.8%)
$657,000 + $375,000
$1,032,000
2010
$11,256 (−4.0%)
$657,000 + $375,000
$1,032,000
2009
$11,723 (+655.0%)
$668,000 + $382,000
$1,050,000
2008
$1,553
$700,000 + $400,000
$1,100,000
Tax history for 821 El Toro Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$71,701 (+2.1%)
$4,221,486 + $2,273,106
$6,494,592
2024
$70,211 (+3.6%)
$4,138,712 + $2,228,536
$6,367,248
2023
$67,790 (+2.0%)
$4,057,560 + $2,184,840
$6,242,400
2022
$66,481 (+75.2%)
$3,978,000 + $2,142,000
$6,120,000
2021
$37,955 (+2.6%)
$3,900,000 + $2,100,000
$6,000,000
2020
$37,007 (+4.6%)
$2,031,445 + $1,257,815
$3,289,260
2019
$35,388 (+4.3%)
$2,010,616 + $1,244,918
$3,255,534
2018
$33,925 (+2.2%)
$1,971,193 + $1,173,308
$3,144,501
2017
$33,191 (+136.1%)
$1,894,650 + $1,020,000
$2,914,650
2016
$14,057 (+0.7%)
$1,894,650 + $1,020,000
$2,914,650
2015
$13,962 (+8.0%)
$718,322 + $550,076
$1,268,398
2014
$12,928 (+14.4%)
$693,674 + $531,201
$1,224,875
2013
$11,301 (+3.4%)
$693,674 + $531,201
$1,224,875
2012
$10,931 (−1.1%)
$690,540 + $378,002
$1,068,542
2011
$11,050 (−1.8%)
$657,000 + $375,000
$1,032,000
2010
$11,256 (−4.0%)
$657,000 + $375,000
$1,032,000
2009
$11,723 (+655.0%)
$668,000 + $382,000
$1,050,000
2008
$1,553
$700,000 + $400,000
$1,100,000
*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
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
7
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,314
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ventura County
APN
0200100090
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
R-O-1
Single-Family Residential, Low Density District
The R-O-1 Zoning District is intended to provide a transition from very low density, quasi-rural areas to medium density urban areas. The maximum allowable density is 1 du per acre. The R-O-1 Zoning District is consistent with the low density residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
Residential addition
Perform a residential interior structural remodel of a master bedroom suite and a two-car garage. Install new exterior doors near the kitchen and exterior gym, and construct an addition for a master closet.
Addition
Remodel
Nov 8, 2018 • Final
Residential alteration
Install an exterior pool shower that drains to a grey water leach line. Work includes the installation of a cast iron pan.
Plumbing
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.