Welcome to Oxnard, a coveted coastal community which serves as a convenient midway point between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Are you in search of a charming single-story residence on an expansive lot, centrally located near premier shopping, dining, schools and freeway access, then look no further! This gem sits on a prime lot spanning 10,476 sq. ft. The backyard is spacious, perfect for entertaining, adorned with over 21 types of fruit trees, vegetable gardens and recently planted sod. A custom-built chicken coop houses egg-producing chickens, while a freestanding gazebo offers a serene spot for morning coffee or evening meals. With potential RV storage or room for an ADU, the backyard is versatile. The front yard is a colorful oasis with a variety of trees, shrubs and recently installed mulch. Inside, you'll find real wood floors, a cozy living room or formal dinning room, a family room with a fireplace, three charming bedrooms, and a farmhouse-style kitchen with epoxy counters and subway tile backsplash. The main bathroom exudes mid-century charm with cheerful yellow tile. Additional features include paid off solar panels which ease the pain of rising energy prices, dual pane windows, a newer roof. Ample parking is available in the extra-wide driveway or the attached two-car garage. Don't overlook the opportunity to own this remarkable home that truly embodies pride of ownership. With so much to offer, it's an opportunity not to be missed. Schedule your appointment to view this home as soon as possible, because it definitely wont last.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
10,476 sq ftLot Size
$634Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Wendell Thompson•DRE #01318462• VC House Hunter, Inc.
Contact: (805) 857-3484
Bought with Jose Valles•DRE #01028064• Pueblo Realty
If you are looking for an absolutely charming 1 story home on a HUGE LOT located just minutes to the best shopping, restaurants and only a short drive to the beautiful Channel Islands beaches. .. .this is the one for you! This little jewel is located on a PRIME LOT boasting 10,476 sq. ft. Just imagine growing your own fruits and veggies, eating fresh eggs, cultivating your own garden or just relaxing in your large private backyard. The front yard has a beautiful and bountiful natural garden with a hand laid cobble stone path . Once you step inside you are greeted by REAL WOOD FLOORS, a good size living room with a beautiful picture window, a separate den with a handsome fireplace, 3 lovely bedrooms with all new paneled doors and new ceiling fans, a farmhouse-style kitchen with epoxy counters, grey subway tile backsplash and a newer dishwasher installed in 2019. The main bathroom is quintessential mid-century with cheerful yellow tile, a soft grey painted vanity and a new toilet installed in 2022. There is also a darling and convenient 1/2 bath located off the garage. Other features include : 8 SOLAR ROOFTOP PANELS installed in 2018, DUAL PANE WINDOWS, NEW roof installed in 2012, NEW WATER HEATER installed in 2021, an attached 2 car garage , updated plumbing, updated to GFCI electrical outlets, 21 DIFFERENT FRUIT TREES and 4 raised garden beds. A GARDEN SHED AND EVEN A CHICKEN COOP. You will not want to miss this very special property !
CRMLS #V0-12009390
Aug 29, 2012
Sold
$310,000
$234/sq ft
Jul 11, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2012
Listed
$265,000
$200/sq ft
HUGE LOT! Standard Sale! Great opportunity to make this home your own. 3 bd + 1.5 ba in North Oxnard with fireplace in den and attached 2-car garage. Needs TLC.
Public Records
Mar 3, 1992
Sold
$175,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,621 (+8.0%)
$506,000 + $272,000
$778,000
2024
$8,906 (+2.5%)
$537,030 + $289,170
$826,200
2023
$8,690 (+111.8%)
$493,670 + $265,822
$759,492
2022
$4,103 (−0.2%)
$483,990 + $260,610
$744,600
2021
$4,112 (−2.1%)
$232,075 + $127,638
$359,713
2020
$4,199 (+4.3%)
$227,524 + $125,136
$352,660
2019
$4,026 (+3.6%)
$225,192 + $123,853
$349,045
2018
$3,886 (+2.8%)
$220,777 + $121,425
$342,202
2017
$3,780 (+4.5%)
$212,205 + $116,711
$328,916
2016
$3,616 (−1.6%)
$212,205 + $116,711
$328,916
2015
$3,673 (+4.2%)
$208,045 + $114,423
$322,468
2014
$3,526 (−2.9%)
$200,908 + $110,499
$311,407
2013
$3,631 (+30.3%)
$200,908 + $110,499
$311,407
2012
$2,787 (+2.6%)
$200,000 + $110,000
$310,000
2011
$2,717 (−0.3%)
$133,738 + $112,618
$246,356
2010
$2,724 (+1.5%)
$131,116 + $110,410
$241,526
2009
$2,684 (+2.1%)
$130,137 + $109,586
$239,723
2008
$2,628
$130,448 + $109,848
$240,296
Tax history for 161 Purdue St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,621 (+8.0%)
$506,000 + $272,000
$778,000
2024
$8,906 (+2.5%)
$537,030 + $289,170
$826,200
2023
$8,690 (+111.8%)
$493,670 + $265,822
$759,492
2022
$4,103 (−0.2%)
$483,990 + $260,610
$744,600
2021
$4,112 (−2.1%)
$232,075 + $127,638
$359,713
2020
$4,199 (+4.3%)
$227,524 + $125,136
$352,660
2019
$4,026 (+3.6%)
$225,192 + $123,853
$349,045
2018
$3,886 (+2.8%)
$220,777 + $121,425
$342,202
2017
$3,780 (+4.5%)
$212,205 + $116,711
$328,916
2016
$3,616 (−1.6%)
$212,205 + $116,711
$328,916
2015
$3,673 (+4.2%)
$208,045 + $114,423
$322,468
2014
$3,526 (−2.9%)
$200,908 + $110,499
$311,407
2013
$3,631 (+30.3%)
$200,908 + $110,499
$311,407
2012
$2,787 (+2.6%)
$200,000 + $110,000
$310,000
2011
$2,717 (−0.3%)
$133,738 + $112,618
$246,356
2010
$2,724 (+1.5%)
$131,116 + $110,410
$241,526
2009
$2,684 (+2.1%)
$130,137 + $109,586
$239,723
2008
$2,628
$130,448 + $109,848
$240,296
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,476 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,326
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ventura County
APN
1420072025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Zone
The purpose of the R-1 zone is to provide a district for low density, single-family dwellings, selected related uses by special use permit, and second dwelling units subject to certain conditions. This zone district also allows for manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and farm worker housing serving 6 or fewer persons pursuant to statutory requirements
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Agriculture-Other
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Oct 20, 2019 • Final
Solar panels(domestic)water heater/elect new
Electrical
Plumbing
Solar
Water heater
Feb 19, 2013 • Final
Single family dwelling repair
Tear off and install new composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage, Direct Garage Access, Street, Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/4): 1
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Vinyl, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Yard, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: East
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1420072025
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Suburban, Street Lighting
Location Information
Latitude: 34.22620400
Longitude: -119.17425800
Directions: Heading East on Vineyard make right on Saint Marys, Right on Stanford, Left on Vanderbilt, Left on Purdue.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,326
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,476 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Ventura County
APN: 1420072025
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: (805) 857-3484
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Wendell
List Agent Last Name: Thompson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: VC House Hunter, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jose
Buyer Agent Last Name: Valles
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Pueblo Realty
Around this home
Schools
Rio Lindo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Rio Del Valle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Pacifica High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oxnard, CA • 93036
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.9 hrs
6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$800,000 – $968,000
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