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listing_id: CRV1-35412
status: Active
price: 1599000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2206
sqft_lot: 0
lot_acres: 0.49
year_built: 1959
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1981 S Rice Rd"
city: Ojai
state: CA
zip: 93023
county: "Ventura County"
lat: 34.423357
lng: -119.2943347
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 4
list_agent: "Ainsley Hughes"
list_office: "Keller Williams Westlake"
list_agent_phone: "(805) 896-5383"
list_agent_license: 02105320
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-03-30
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Ventura County | Ojai | 93023 | 1981 S Rice Rd

1981 S Rice Rd, Ojai, CA 93023

MLS: CRV1-35412 | Status: Active | Price: $1,599,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,206 0.49 1959

Remarks

Two addresses, two homes, and a setup that allows for flexibility from the start. Positioned on just under half an acre along South Rice Road, where an open setting meets neighborhood convenience, this property gives you options.The main house at 1981 South Rice offers approximately 1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Spacious common areas include a living room and a separate den with a fireplace and direct access to the main house 2 car garage. The kitchen and dining areas open to the backyard, as does the primary suite, creating an easy connection to the outdoors. Further complementing the indoor-outdoor Ojai lifestyle are an outdoor kitchen, peekaboo views of the Topa Topas, fruit trees, and raised garden beds.The guest house at 1977 South Rice offers 700 sq. ft. with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom, has its own driveway, private backyard, and a spacious detached 515 sq. ft. 2-car garage that could be turned into a third unit. Whether used for multi-generational living, guests, rental income, or a dedicated work-from-home environment, it adds a layer of versatility that can adapt to a variety of needs.Located near the Ventura River Preserve, Lake Casitas, coffee, shops, and restaurants, and just a short drive to downtown Ojai, this property balances privacy, versatility,

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRV1-35412
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat
Family Room Other
Fireplace None
Cooling Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Heating Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 4 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Ainsley Hughes Heather Erickson
Keller Williams Westlake Keller Williams Westlake
License #: 02105320 License #: 01379424
Phone: (805) 896-5383 Phone: (805) 798-3358

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Mira Monte Elementary School public K-5 1.09 mi 5
Meiners Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.78 mi N/A
Nordhoff High School public 9-12 1.99 mi 8
Sunset Elementary School public K-8 2.36 mi 3
Matilija Middle public 6-8 2.76 mi 3
Ojai Adult public UG 3.40 mi N/A
Legacy High public 9-12 3.40 mi N/A
A Place To Grow Preschool public UG 3.44 mi N/A
Topa Topa Elementary School public K-5 4.15 mi 5

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
11604 N Ventura Ave $1,400,000 3 2 1,694 Active
1708 Orchard Dr $1,495,000 3 2 1,754 Active
33 Monterey Dr $1,477,000 3 2 1,596 PendingDoNotShow
10920 Ventura Ave $1,850,000 3 4 2,596 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Ainsley Hughes, (805) 896-5383.