Officially named Ojai in 1917, this tiny artistic community has unofficially been called "Shangri-La" since director Frank Capra picked the Ojai Valley as the location for his movie Lost Horizon in 1937. The city is approximately 15 miles from the ocean and less than 10 miles from the beautiful Lake Casitas. By far the smallest city in Ventura County, it is at the heart of the larger unincorporated areas in the Ojai Valley. It also serves as the gateway to the Los Padres National Forest.
Despite having Ojai mailing addresses, the areas known as Mira Monte and Meiners Oaks are not within the city limits. Instead, these unincorporated areas are part of Ojai Valley and are within the jurisdiction of the County of Ventura. These areas share Ojai's unique small town character and village atmosphere. Residents of all three communities are served by the Ojai Recreation Department, which "seeks to enrich and enhance the physical and mental well-being of the citizens by creating and offering a wide variety of accessible activities."
Ojai residents have access to more than 10 elementary, middle and high schools within the Ojai Unified School District. The district is supported by numerous local education organizations such as the Ojai Valley Neighborhood for Learning. Of course, at the higher education level, students have their pick of the best that the state has to offer. The real estate markets of Ojai, Mira Monte and Meiners Oaks offer a wide range of lovely homes in beautiful wooded neighborhoods.
Real Estate Market Summary - Prices of Ojai Homes for Sale
The real estate market of Ojai is diverse. Townhouses in Ojai and Ventura County condos are available from approximately $250,000 and can exceed several million dollars. Ojai home amenities include fireplaces, attached garages, scenic hill/mountain views and access to community swimming pools and spas. Houses in Oja2 are available from just over $450,000 to $1 million and more. Large estate properties in Ojai and the community of Upper Ojai can be found in the $2-4 million range.
Outside the city limits of Ojai, homes in the neighboring communities of Mira Monte and Meiners Oaks are available from around $600,000, though prices for large estate properties can exceed $4 million. Luxury amenities include swimming pools, spas, hardwood floors, guest quarters, fireplaces and mountain, water and canyon views. Available styles include Spanish, ranch, contemporary, Victorian and Mediterranean.
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your existing home, please call Mike today at 805-207-8338 or email Mr.Kapp805@yahoo.com.
Mike Kapp: A third generation REALTOR®, Mike Kapp was born in to the business of real estate. As part of the family-owned Joe Kapp Real Estate company, Mike offers his clients considerable knowledge of the local area, professionalism and experience. But what makes Mike such an effective agent is not only his dedication and hard work, but also his intimate knowledge of the local area. Mike is a resident of Ventura County and credits the weather, beaches, and atmosphere as a few reasons why it’s a great place to call home. Previous experience in sales has enabled Mike to hone his negotiating skills as well as his ability to work well with a variety of clients.
Mike's dedication to his clients is demonstrated through his impressive repeat and referral rate of 80%. He specializes in first-time home buyers, new construction, investment properties, as well as appraisals and property management. Active in his local community, Mike participates in programs such as Food Share, Inc. in Ventura County, and Channel Coast Officials Association. In his spare time, Mike enjoys raising his daughter Kayden, surfing, basketball, football, softball, and golfing.
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Ojai Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $1,026,996 compared to $1,240,900 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -21%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Ojai CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Ojai to help you find the best home!