Step back in time through the doors of this charming mid-century ranch-style home, nestled on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood, spanning 9,147 sqft. As you enter, a wide wall of windows fills the living room with natural light, highlighting the red brick fireplace as the heart of the space. Just off the living room, a cozy breakfast nook with French doors overlooks the expansive backyard, further enhancing the home’s bright and airy feel.The kitchen, a true blast from 1959, boasts original solid pine cabinets, vibrant yellow Corian countertops, and a classic white porcelain sink, all with a peaceful view of the backyard. The quaint den offers a comfortable, inviting space that flows seamlessly back into the living room or down the hall, where you’ll find two full-sized bathrooms and three bedrooms.With its untouched mid-century style and ample land space, this home presents a unique opportunity for someone with a creative vision to update and modernize, while retaining its original charm. Located just a short 3-minute drive from Juanamaria Elementary, Two Trees Diner, Simone’s Cafe, and a variety of restaurants and grocery stores, this home offers both character and convenience.Updates include, whole house plumbing 2025, new garage door, front yard tree giant removal, new second bath toilet 2025, new faucets, two new wall heaters 2024, new oven 2024, selected drywall replacement, fresh paint and septic tank serviced 2025
Property Details
Price:
$760,000
MLS #:
V1-29263
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
445 Mara Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
vc28wellsrdeasttocitylimit
City:
Ventura
Listed Date:
Jan 27, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,244
ZIP:
93004
Lot Size:
9,147 sqft / 0.21 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1959
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Schools
Middle School:
Balboa
Interior
Accessibility Features
2+ Access Exits, Parking
Appliances
Convection Oven, Water Heater, Gas Oven
Cooling
None
Fireplace Features
Raised Hearth, Gas, Wood Burning, Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate
Heating
Wall Furnace, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Unfurnished, Laminate Counters, Copper Plumbing Partial
Exterior
Community Features
Biking, Park
Electric
220 Volts in Garage
Fencing
Wood
Foundation Details
Slab
Garage Spaces
2.00
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Sprinklers None
Parking Features
Garage – Two Door, Asphalt, Driveway
Parking Spots
4.00
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer
Septic Type Unknown
Spa Features
In Ground
Stories Total
1
View
None
Water Source
Public
Financial
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Connected
Map
Community
- Address445 Mara Avenue Ventura CA
- AreaVC28 – Wells Rd. East to City Limit
- CityVentura
- CountyVentura
- Zip Code93004
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445 Mara Avenue
Ventura, CA
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