January 12, 2026
Quote of the Day
You philosophers are sages in your maxims, and fools in your conduct.
~ Benjamin Franklin
This Day in History
January 12, 1969: Jets beat the Colts in epic Super Bowl upset. On this day in 1969, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, the New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the NFL’s Baltimore Colts, 16-7, in Super Bowl III – a result considered one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Days earlier, Jets quarterback Joe Namath guaranteed a victory by New York, an 18-point underdog. The win was the first in the Super Bowl for the AFL, which merged with the NFL for the 1970 season.
Before Super Bowl III, an NFL coach said, “Namath plays his first pro football game today.” But the Colts, who had a 15-1 record entering the game, trailed 16-0 after three quarters. Namath, a four-year-veteran and former University of Alabama star, completed 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. “We overcame our critics,” Namath told reporters in a jubilant Jets locker room. “Most people predicted a 42-13 loss.”
In the fourth quarter, backup quarterback Johnny Unitas – subbing for ineffective NFL MVP Earl Morrall – led the Colts on their only scoring drive. Said Baltimore coach Don Shula: “We had more opportunities in the first half and just couldn’t get the blammed thing going. I don’t think we did anything right.” Shula said the key to the game was Namath’s ability to exploit Baltimore’s weaknesses. “He not only made me believe – he made us all believe,” said Jets rookie safety John Dockery said of Namath. “I never saw another fella like him in my life.”
Ojai Weather
Mostly sunny – High 69 / 47
Total rainfall for the season – 22.61 inches
Lake Casitas water capacity – 97.8%
Monday, January 12, 2026
1:30 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
207 E. Eucalyptus Street – $1,850,000
950 Woodland Avenue #78 – $359,000
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Friday, January 9, 2026
10:40 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market today:
1918 Country Place – $935,000
1227 Cruzero Street – $1,175,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 12140 MacDonald Drive – $1,149,000 (this had recently expired on 10/31).
Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
11:25 a.m.
There is one new listing on the market:
161 La Plaza Way – $289,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 10331 Sulphur Mountain Road – $800,000 (this had recently expired 12/31).
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
1:20 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
1420 La Paz Drive – $1,249,000
917 Grandview Avenue – $989,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 950 Woodland Avenue #78 – $359,000 (this had recently expired on 12/11).
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
12:45 p.m.
Happy New Year! I realize it’s a little late to get “Happy New Year-ed,” but as you might suspect, I was on vacation over the New Year. It’s great to be back in Ojai, and I’m looking forward to another beautiful year in this wondrous town. Back to business:
There are seven new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
102 W. Matilija Street – $1,799,000
171 S. Pueblo – $925,000
1053 S. Rice Road – $850,000
S. Pueblo Street – $375,000
2305 Maricopa Highway – $649,900
509 N. Blanche Street – $1,595,000 (coming soon, 1/26)
213 Ashby Court – $949,000
(This is already a pending sale)
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
3:10 p.m.
There are no new listings on the market, although a property was listed as “new,” but had already sold and closed before it was listed:
3180 E. Ojai Avenue – $2,800,000 (sold)
Have a safe and happy New Year! Stay dry and we’ll see you on the other side…
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Monday, December 29, 2025
8:45 a.m.
No new listings have come to the market since 12/24.
Regarding the rainfall totals, that’s the highest amount of rain from a single storm system that I can recall in my 21 years in Ojai. The only damage I received at my house was a small tree that snapped in half. Oddly, this same tree has snapped in half two other times in the years I’ve lived here – and each time I just picked up the fallen top half, left the bottom half, and then the tree has regrown. I hope all of you made it through the storm unscathed!
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
1:35 p.m.
Who says real estate is dead over the holidays? There is a new listing on the market:
202 N. Carrillo Road #E – $729,000
With up to 8″ of rain predicted over the next few days, I hope you all stay dry and merry throughout Christmas. If a new listing comes to the market between now and Friday, I’ll do another update on Friday. Otherwise, I’ll see you Monday. Happy Holidays!
Pic of the Day
“That’s a twenty-footer.”
“Twenty five – three tons of him.”
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat, right?”
Monday, December 22, 2025
10:45 a.m.
One new listing has come to the market since Friday:
914 Patricia Court – $1,500,000
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Friday, December 19, 2025
10:35 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
203 S. Montgomery Street – $1,695,000
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
1:05 p.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
12300 Ojai Santa Paula Road – $1,150,000
(This was already under contract before it was listed)
423 E. Ojai Avenue #104 – $45,000
(This is a business only – it does not include the property)
913 Mountain View Avenue – $1,299,000 (coming soon, 1/3/26)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 312 Prospect Street – $799,000 (this was recently under contract on 11/30. Showings start on 1/2/26).
Pic of the Day
Here’s another vintage Ojai photo, this one of Nordhoff grammar school, circa 1917. (Although on the postcard, it looks like it’s spelled “Gram’r School.” No wonder they went out of business.)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
11:15 a.m.
No new listings have come to the market since Friday.
Pic of the Day
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:05 a.m.
There are no new listings on the market for today; there is one listing that came back on the market as “new:”
- 1400 Park Drive – $2,500,000 (this listing had recently expired on 11/20 at the same price).
We’ll be holding our newest listing at 12752 Sisar Road open this weekend; Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00, and Sunday from 10:00 – 1:00. Stop by and see this beautifully updated cabin!
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
1:25 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
203 Foothill Road – $2,195,000
312 Fox Street – $1,750,000
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:45 a.m.
There are no new listings on the market for today.
Pic of the Day
Monday, December 8, 2025
11:00 a.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
1310 McAndrew Road – $1,750,000
300 W. Santa Ana Street – $2,950,000 (coming soon, 12/11)
1188 Fierro Drive – $1,395,000 (coming soon, 12/9)
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Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
1708 Orchard Drive – $1,525,000
358 Sunset Court – $3,100,000
3450 Thacher Road – $3,325,000
(This was recently on the market in July, listed at the same price)
We’ll be holding a broker preview (where all agents in the area come to check out the newest listings) today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 for our newest listing at 12752 Sisar Road. The general public is encouraged to get a jump on everyone else before the official open houses this weekend (Saturday & Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.). This property has had quite the makeover since it was last listed – it’s worth a look!
Pic of the Day
Here’s another historic Ojai photo. It’s the back side of the Arcade, of what is now “The Hub” cocktail bar. Date of photo is unknown.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
11:45 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
201 Drown Avenue – $775,000
950 Woodland Avenue #53 – $439,000
9097 N. Ventura Avenue #1 – $269,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 2835 Hermitage Road – $6,998,000 (this was recently cancelled on 9/11 and was listed at $8,998,000).
- 3490 E. Ojai Avenue – $2,195,000 (this was recently cancelled on 9/8 at the same price).
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