February 3, 2026
Quote of the Day
Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought or action is without its effects, present or ultimate, seen or unseen, felt or unfelt.
~ Norman Cousins
This Day in History
February 3, 1894: Norman Rockwell is born on this day. Norman Percevel Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator. His works have a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of the country’s culture. Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over nearly five decades. Among the best-known of Rockwell’s works are the Willie Gillis series, Rosie the Riveter, the Four Freedoms series, Saying Grace, and The Problem We All Live With. He is also noted for his 64-year relationship with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), during which he produced covers for their publication Boys’ Life (now Scout Life), calendars, and other illustrations. These works include popular images that reflect the Scout Oath and Scout Law such as The Scoutmaster, A Scout Is Reverent, and A Guiding Hand.
Rockwell’s work was dismissed by serious art critics in his lifetime. Many of his works appear overly sweet in the opinion of modern critics, especially The Saturday Evening Post covers, which tend toward idealistic or sentimentalized portrayals of American life. This has led to the often deprecatory adjective “Rockwellesque.” Consequently, Rockwell is not considered a “serious painter” by some contemporary artists, who regard his work as bourgeois and kitsch. Writer Vladimir Nabokov stated that Rockwell’s brilliant technique was put to “banal” use, and wrote in his novel Pnin: “That Dalí is really Norman Rockwell’s twin brother kidnapped by gypsies in babyhood. He is called an “illustrator” instead of an artist by some critics, a designation he did not mind, as that was what he called himself.
Ojai Weather
Mostly sunny – High 81 / 50
Total rainfall for the season – 22.62 inches
Lake Casitas water capacity – 99.3%
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
11:50 a.m.
One new listing has come to the market since last Friday:
543 Good Hope Street – $849,000
Pic of the Day
Friday, January 30, 2026
11:20 a.m.
There are five new listings on the market:
1465 Foothill Road – $7,250,000
835 Loma Drive – $899,000
11755 Mirror Lake Avenue – $839,000
253 N. Poli Avenue – $799,000
10562 Creek Road – $2,125,000
(This was recently on the market last October, but didn’t sell at that time.)
Pic of the Day
Thursday, January 29, 2026
11:00 a.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
11966 N. Ventura Avenue – $945,000
335 Encino Drive – $1,695,000
216 E. Aliso Street – $949,000 (coming soon, 1/30)
Pic of the Day
♫ Black bear swimming in the light of day,
Take these paws and learn the butterfly, all your life,
you were only waiting for this moment to arise ♫
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
11:00 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
1450 S. La Luna Avenue – $1,800,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 56 Don Antonio Way – $285,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 12/22).
Pic of the Day
I’ll never tire of this view; Black Mountain Ranch. I had occasion to drive through upper Ojai over the weekend and decided to take this photo. It’ll only get better over the next few days!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
10:20 a.m.
Two new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:
1202 Loma Drive #41 – $465,000
1794 S. Rice Road – $1,400,000 (coming soon, 1/30)
(This was recently on the market last October, but did not sell at that time.)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 1131 Rancho Drive – $4,250,000 (this had recently expired on 1/9).
Pic of the Day
Friday, January 23, 2026
10:00 a.m.
There are no new listings for today. Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Here’s another fantastic vintage shot of downtown Ojai, taken from the post office tower (year unknown, but I’d guess 1920s). If you look closely you can see chairs already in place in anticipation of the 4th of July parade!
Thursday, January 22, 2026
12:20 p.m.
There are two new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
11 Calle Cinco De Mayo – $675,000
60 Arnaz Drive – $739,000 (coming soon, 2/2)
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
11:25 a.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
309 S. Signal Street – $1,995,000
408 Canada Street – $1,795,000
165 Feliz Drive – $1,645,000
336 El Conejo Drive – $1,099,000 (coming soon, 2/9)
Pic of the Day
Friday, January 16, 2026
5:15 p.m.
We’re holding open houses this weekend on a beautiful home at 12752 Sisar Road in upper Ojai – Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Come check out this large and warm cabin, recently remodeled and close to nature and hiking trails!
Also of note, a new listing popped up on the market this afternoon:
407 Bryant Circle #H – $1,250,000
9:40 a.m.
There are no new listings on the market for today. Here’s a quick mortgage rate update, and have a great weekend!
30-yr fixed: 6.07%
15-yr fixed: 5.60%
30-yr Jumbo: 6.35%
30-yr FHA: 5.75%
30-yr VA: 5.77%
Pic of the Day
Thursday, January 15, 2026
11:45 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
483 El Jina Lane – $4,095,000
1136 S. Rice Road – $1,430,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 4158 Grand Avenue – $3,845,000 (this was recently cancelled on 1/12).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:25 p.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
1075 Loma Drive #47 – $257,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 386 Larmier Avenue – $1,199,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 10/27).
- 275 Fairview Road – $2,299,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 1/7).
Pic of the Day
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
Pic of the Day
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!
Pic of the Day
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).
Pic of the Day
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)
Pic of the Day
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…
Pic of the Day
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!
Pic of the Day
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
Pic of the Day
Friday, December 19, 2025
10:35 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
203 S. Montgomery Street – $1,695,000
Pic of the Day
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!
Pic of the Day
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)
Pic of the Day
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).
Pic of the Day
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