Here’s a look at what roughly $700,000 buys right now in the Ventura County communities of Ojai, South Moorpark and Camarillo’s Mission Oaks.
OJAI: Fronted by a landscaped garden with a bridge and waterfall feature, this ranch-style home on a cul-de-sac offers mountain views and a spacious backyard.
Address: 917 Sunset Place, Ojai, 93023
Listed for: $699,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,243 square feet (8,624-square-foot lot)
Features: Hardwood floors; updated kitchen; detached studio; deck
About the area: In the 93023 ZIP Code, based on 16 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $617,000, up 10.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
MISSION OAKS: Vaulted ceilings hang over the living spaces in this Spanish-style home, and a covered patio out back offers plenty of room to entertain.
Address: 887 Via Pacheco, Camarillo, 93012
Listed for: $674,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,582 square feet (6,050-square-foot lot)
Features: Well-manicured yard; breakfast nook with Dutch door; private backyard
About the area: In the 93012 ZIP Code, based on 28 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $693,000, up 8.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
SOUTH MOORPARK: Built in 1998 but recently upgraded, this two-story spot sports a landscaped garden out front and a covered patio in the back.
Address: 12927 Sleepy Wind St., Moorpark, 93021
Listed for: $729,500 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,027 square feet (7,925-square-foot lot)
Features: Glass garage; metal staircase rails; modern fireplace; backyard designed for entertaining
About the area: In the 93021 ZIP Code, based on 31 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $706,000, up 12.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
OJAI: A blue-hued exterior gives way to updated living spaces with fresh paint, parquet floors and new windows in this ranch-style spot.
Address: 402 N. La Luna Ave., Ojai, 93023
Listed for: $685,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,500 square feet (10,370-square-foot lot)
Features: Horseshoe-shaped driveway; updated fireplace; stainless-steel appliances; spacious lot
About the area: In the 93023 ZIP Code, based on 16 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $617,000, up 10.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
MISSION OAKS: Beyond a two-story entry are a formal living room, dining room and a kitchen equipped with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.
Address: 4877 Alta Colina Road, Camarillo, 93012
Listed for: $699,000 for four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,940 square feet (8,509-square-foot lot)
Features: Spacious master suite and loft; landscaped backyard; pergola
About the area: In the 93012 ZIP Code, based on 28 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $693,000, up 8.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
~Nino M. Gaetano~ nino@pacunion.com
SOUTH MOORPARK: The bright living spaces in this Mediterranean-style home are accented by wood finishes and two-story ceilings.
Address: 11123 Shadyridge Road, Moorpark, 93021
Listed for: $705,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,200 square feet (4,617-square-foot lot)
Features: Formal dining room; breakfast nook; spacious master suite; patio with fountain
About the area: In the 93021 ZIP Code, based on 31 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $706,000, up 12.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
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