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  • Listed by: Century 21 Masters • Kelly Estes • Contact: 805-208-9157
    Bought with: Meridian Estate Brokerage, Inc
    Tax assessed value
    $789,900

    185 Mara Ave, Ventura, CA 93004

    3beds
    1,244sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1959
    7,920 Square Feet Lot
    $854,200 Zestimate®
    $635/sqft
    $3,815 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $854,200

    $811,000 - $897,000

    $3,815/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Located in the vibrant coastal community of Ventura is 185 Mara Avenue with 3 bedrooms 2 baths plus a den. A gardeners delight with a 7920 square foot lot with a Backyard orchard of 12 fruit trees - Apple, orange, lemon, peach, plum, fig, avocado. A large berry patch of blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. For the environmentally conscious there is an owned solar electric system, 200 gal rainwater collection system. Laundry grey water system for shrubs and drought resistant front landscaping. Other exterior improvements made in 2023 include, new gutters, roof, pergola cover,exterior paint, custom roof & window trim. Recent updates to the interior are, New central heating and ductwork in 2023. New whole house fan in 2023. New wall & attic insulation in 2023. New interior doors in 2024. New skylight in kitchen in 2023. New kitchen exhaust in 2023. Recessed lighting in living room and hallway in 2023. Vinyl plank flooring in 2020. New carpet in bedrooms in 2024. Custom wood trim in spare bedroom in 2020. All of this a short drive to Downtown Ventura with its shops, dining, live music beaches, the boardwalk and pier. Hurry, this great home will not last!

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    Listed by:

    Kelly Estes DRE #01016799 805-208-9157,

    Century 21 Masters,

    Co-Listing Agent: Max Estes DRE #01300259 805-312-0554,

    Century 21 Masters

    Bought with:

    Dave Wolloch, DRE #00977050

    Meridian Estate Brokerage, Inc

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-24791MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Kitchen
    Kitchen
    • Features: Solid Surface Counters
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Whole House Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Free-Standing Range
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,244 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,920 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers None
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0880095025
    • Special conditions: Standard,Trust

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1959

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Type Unknown
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs
    • Subdivision: Sunkist Ib - 1082
    Location
    • Region: Ventura

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $635/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $789,900
    • Annual tax amount: $8,634
    • Date on market: 8/11/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 51 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,Subject To Other

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/31/2024Sold$789,900$635/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #V1-24791 Report a problem
    10/19/2024Pending sale$789,900$635/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #V1-24791 Report a problem
    10/1/2024Contingent$789,900$635/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #V1-24791 Report a problem
    9/25/2024Price change$789,900-1.3%$635/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #V1-24791 Report a problem
    8/25/2024Price change$799,900-3%$643/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #V1-24791 Report a problem
    8/11/2024Listed for sale$825,000+135.7%$663/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #V1-24791 Report a problem
    12/10/2009Sold$350,000+5.1%$281/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/8/2009Listed for sale$333,000-35.5%$268/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors #90013065 Report a problem
    10/22/2004Sold$516,000+122.4%$415/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/17/2000Sold$232,000$186/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,634 +81.6%$789,900 +78.3%
    2024$4,753 $442,911 +2%
    2023$4,753 +7.6%$434,227 +2%
    2022$4,417 +1.8%$425,713 +2%
    2021$4,340 +0.9%$417,366 +1%
    2020$4,300 +1.9%$413,090 +2%
    2019$4,221 +1.7%$404,992 +2%
    2018$4,149 +1.9%$397,052 +2%
    2017$4,072 +1.8%$389,268 +2%
    2016$3,999 +1.7%$381,636 +1.5%
    2015$3,934 +1.5%$375,904 +2%
    2014$3,878 $368,542 +9.4%
    2013-- $337,000 +5.6%
    2012-- $319,000 -9.5%
    2011-- $352,634 -2%
    2009-- $360,000 -33.5%
    2007-- $541,008 +2%
    2006-- $530,400 +2%
    2005-- $520,000 +115.4%
    2003-- $241,372 +2%
    2002-- $236,640 +2%
    2001$2,455 +15.4%$232,000 +15.3%
    2000$2,126 $201,275
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Juanamaria

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