Welcome to The Fig Tree Estate, a timeless sanctuary nestled in the fertile heart of the Santa Clara River Valley. Making its first appearance on the market in over 40 years, this approximately 18-acre legacy property west of Santa Paula invites you into a rare blend of luxury country living and income-generating opportunity elevated by an ambiance of peace, productivity, and natural beauty. Anchored by a majestic 150-year-old Moreton Bay Fig Tree that greets you at the front of the home, this estate exudes character, history, and heart. Beyond the tree-lined driveway and custom gated entry, a world of refined rural elegance unfolds. The main residence, originally built circa 1917, has been thoughtfully upgraded with warm quarter-sawn oak floors, plantation shutters, and a recently renovated kitchen featuring a Bosch dishwasher, Brazilian fossilized limestone counters, and a custom butcher-block island and desk. A dining room graced by a turn-of-the-century antique brass chandelier with opaline glass shades offers charm and sophistication. Modern features such as a tankless water heater, forced air heat, ceiling fans in every room, and wiring for both a sound and alarm system ensure a comfortable lifestyle with every convenience. Outside, rose garden and mature fruit trees fill the air with fragrance and color. A small private cottage offers an ideal hideaway with a bay window, wool carpeting, and a gas furnaceperfect as a writer's retreat, art studio. The estate is also home to a proud peacock who patrols the grounds with majestic presence and many hummingbirds. For those seeking multi-purpose or event-ready spaces, a spectacular two-story approximately 3,700-square-foot barn with semi-kitchen and 2 half bath awaits at the rear of the property. With massive open interiors, a spacious side wings, upstairs hay loft rooms, the barn offers endless possibilitiesbe it for entertaining, creative endeavors, or secure storage. A fire proof storage room inside has been used as secure archive room. There are also 2 RV spaces w/ utilities hook ups. Agricultural Opportunity Meets Investment PotentialThe 17.99-acre estate is actively producing and includes approximately 3,205 lemon trees, 398 avocado trees, and 624 Australian finger lime trees. Additional plantings include pomelos, oranges, apples, peaches, plums, cherries, and cherimoya making this property both fruitful and beautiful. With an estimated gross agricultural income of $110,000, and the inclusion of 18 irrigation company shares, mineral rights, and half-ownership in the irrigation pump system, the estate presents a rare combination of lifestyle and income potential. Additional Amenities and Features: * Property is safely located outside of the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (see Http://osfm. fire.ca. gov/wgat-we-do/community-wildfire-oreoaredess-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones) * Approximately 1,500 sq ft main residence * Rose garden and gazebo in the orchard * Front gate system valued at approx. $11,000 newly installed * Zoned AE / Use Code: Orchard * Utilities wired for modern systems and smart updatesIdeal Location in the Heritage ValleyLocated in Santa Paula's sought-after Greenbelt area, the estate is surrounded by a community of boutique farms and elegant estates. It lies minutes from Santa Paula Airport, Ojai's artisan shops and the Ojai Valley Inn, Camarillo Premium Outlets, Underwood Family Farms, and the Channel Islands Yacht Clubs. It offers a tranquil escape while remaining connected to Southern California's premier destinations. Whether you are a discerning buyer seeking a family legacy property, a boutique farmer, or an investor exploring Agri-luxury and event potential, The Fig Tree Estate is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a soulful piece of California's coastal countryside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
17.99 acresLot Size
$1,777Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Julia Kanesawa•DRE #01302741• Sotheby's International Realty
•310-801-8448 (agent)
•julia.kanesawa@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Other Participating Boards•DRE #99999995• MLSListings, Inc.
Welcome to The Fig Tree Estate, a timeless sanctuary nestled in the fertile heart of the Santa Clara River Valley. Making its first appearance on the market in over 40 years, this approximately 18-acre legacy property west of Santa Paula invites you into a rare blend of luxury country living and income-generating opportunity elevated by an ambiance of peace, productivity, and natural beauty. Anchored by a majestic 150-year-old Moreton Bay Fig Tree that greets you at the front of the home, this estate exudes character, history, and heart. Beyond the tree-lined driveway and custom gated entry, a world of refined rural elegance unfolds. The main residence, originally built circa 1917, has been thoughtfully upgraded with warm quarter-sawn oak floors, plantation shutters, and a recently renovated kitchen featuring a Bosch dishwasher, Brazilian fossilized limestone counters, and a custom butcher-block island and desk. A dining room graced by a turn-of-the-century antique brass chandelier with opaline glass shades offers charm and sophistication. Modern features such as a tankless water heater, forced air heat, ceiling fans in every room, and wiring for both a sound and alarm system ensure a comfortable lifestyle with every convenience. Outside, rose garden and mature fruit trees fill the air with fragrance and color. A small private cottage offers an ideal hideaway with a bay window, wool carpeting, and a gas furnaceperfect as a writer's retreat, art studio. The estate is also home to a proud peacock who patrols the grounds with majestic presence and many hummingbirds. For those seeking multi-purpose or event-ready spaces, a spectacular two-story approximately 3,700-square-foot barn with semi-kitchen and 2 half bath awaits at the rear of the property. With massive open interiors, a spacious side wings, upstairs hay loft rooms, the barn offers endless possibilitiesbe it for entertaining, creative endeavors, or secure storage. A fire proof storage room inside has been used as secure archive room. There are also 2 RV spaces w/utilities hook ups. Agricultural Opportunity Meets Investment PotentialThe 17.99-acre estate is actively producing and includes approximately 3,205 lemon trees, 398 avocado trees, and 624 Australian finger lime trees. Additional plantings include pomelos, oranges, apples, peaches, plums, cherries, and cherimoya making this property both fruitful and beautiful. With an estimated gross agricultural income of $110,000, and the inclusion of 18 irrigation company shares, mineral rights, and half-ownership in the irrigation pump system, the estate presents a rare combination of lifestyle and income potential. Additional Amenities and Features: *Property is safely located outside of the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (see Http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/wgat-we-do/community-wildfire-oreoaredess-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones) *Approximately 1,500 sq ft main residence *Rose garden and gazebo in the orchard *Front gate system valued at approx. $11,000 newly installed *Zoned AE / Use Code: Orchard *Utilities wired for modern systems and smart updatesIdeal Location in the Heritage ValleyLocated in Santa Paula's sought-after Greenbelt area, the estate is surrounded by a community of boutique farms and elegant estates. It lies minutes from Santa Paula Airport, Ojai's artisan shops and the Ojai Valley Inn, Camarillo Premium Outlets, Underwood Family Farms, and the Channel Islands Yacht Clubs. It offers a tranquil escape while remaining connected to Southern California's premier destinations.Whether you are a discerning buyer seeking a family legacy property, a boutique farmer, or an investor exploring Agri-luxury and event potential, The Fig Tree Estate is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a soulful piece of California's coastal countryside.
TheMLS #25557237
Jan 5, 2026
Sold
$2,600,000
$1,777/sq ft
Oct 27, 2025
Contingent
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Sep 3, 2025
Price Changed
$2,900,000
$1,982/sq ft
Jun 25, 2025
Listed
$3,100,000
$2,119/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ventura County
APN
090-0-060-105
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Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2025.
AE-40
Agricultural Exclusive Zone - 40 acres
The purpose of this zone is to preserve and protect commercial agricultural lands as a limited and irreplaceable resource, to preserve and maintain agriculture as a major industry in Ventura County and to protect these areas from the encroachment of nonrelated uses which, by their nature, would have detrimental effects upon the agriculture industry.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Property details
Parking
Garage
Covered Parking, Driveway, 2 Car Garage, Parking for Guests - Onsite, Private Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Tub With Jets
Kitchen Information
Cooktop - Gas, Oven-Gas
Limestone Counters, Island, Remodeled
Laundry Information
Laundry in Garage
Additional Rooms
Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Living Room
Den
Barn, Den/Office
Interior Features
Living Room
Windows: French Windows, Plantation Shutters, Window Shutters, Skylights, Drapes/Curtains
Water Heater Features: Tankless, Water Heater Unit
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 1
One Level
Detached
Detached/No Common Walls
Faces West
Security Features: Automatic Gate
Guest House: Detached
Raised Foundation, Foundation - Concrete Block
Exterior Construction: Vertical Siding, Wood
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Patio Features: Deck(s)
Other Structural Features: Balcony, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Value Mainly In Land
Land Information
Horse
Other Structures: Barn, Other
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 783,644
Lot Size (Acres): 17.99
Zoning: AE
Special Zoning: Property Report
Lot Description: Agricultural, Farm, Fenced, Horse Property
Property Features
Wood Fence, Chain Link Fence
Front Sprinklers, Rear Sprinklers, Sprinkler System
Has View
View: Trees/Woods, Mountains
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 090-0-060-105
Tax Information
No Mello-Roos Tax
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic
Water: Well Permit on File, Meter on Property
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Remote Controls: 2
Community Information
Community Features: Rv Access/Prkg
Athletic Court: None
Location Information
Directions: West on 118 exit Santa Paula Hwy 126, north on Wells Rd, turn right (east) on W Telegraph Road. Between Olive Rd, and Cummings Rd.
Cross Streets: Between Olive Rd and Cummings Rd
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ventura County
APN: 090-0-060-105
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2025
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is, Water Rights, Mineral Rights
Listing Information
Exclusions: RV Trailers, Shipping container behind the back structure, Two bidet toilet eats, Farmers compact tractor (negotiable)
Inclusions: 18 shares in Farmers Irrigation Company, Mineral Rights listed in the title. One-half ownership interesst in the irrigation pump and related filters.
Possession: Close Of Escrow, Negotiate
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan
Around this home
Schools
Briggs Elementary School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Santa Paula High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
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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
7/10 Fire Factor
16% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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