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225 W Center St, Ventura, CA, 93001

2beds
1baths
1,000sqft
$730,000
$730price/sqft
$4,854/moest. monthly cost
$194,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming Ventura Westside bungalow offering endless potential in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features approximately 1,000 square feet of living space situated on a generous 5,662-square-foot lot. Rich with character and opportunity, the property provides the perfect canvas for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to create their dream coastal retreat. The spacious lot offers room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, expansion possibilities, or potential ADU opportunities (buyer to verify). An attached garage and ample yard space add to the home's versatility and appeal. Ideally located in Ventura's vibrant Westside neighborhood, you'll enjoy convenient access to Downtown Ventura, local restaurants, beaches, parks, schools, and freeway connections. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, investment property, or renovation project, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Ventura's coastal lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to unlock the potential of this centrally located Ventura gem.

Getting Around

80
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
77
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
7/10
Ventura High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup

Bedroom

  • Features: All Bedrooms Down

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Cooling

  • Cooling features: None

Features

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0710054160
  • Special condition: Trust

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: FRONT DOOR
  • Pool features: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Ventura County and California

Earthquake
Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,691$44,292
Home Insurance *$89$1,068
Property Taxes $676$8,112
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$4,854$58,248
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$166,422/yr
40% on housing$145,620/yr
45% on housing$129,440/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.1%
10.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.5%
1.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$730This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93001$859
Ventura County$554

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93001$782
Ventura County$515

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-04Contingent$730,000
2026-07-28Listed for sale$730,000
2026-07-21Contingent$730,000
2026-06-16Listed for sale$730,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSean Kerkhoff
BrokerageeXp Realty of California Inc

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