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1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 — Sold $1,199,000 by Lester Cook
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Another pre-probate listing closed by Lester Cook in Ventura County, CA. Good work.
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Final sold price
SOLD$1,199,000
What sold at 1218 Forest Dr, and for how much?
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 sold for $1,199,000 on August 4, 2026. The listing was handled by Lester Cook of Berkshire Hathaway Home. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,126 sq ft, built in 1949. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Ventura County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $1,199,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 2,126 sq ft |
| Year built | 1949 |
| County | Ventura County, CA |
| Listing agent | Lester Cook, Berkshire Hathaway Home |
| APN | 101-0-041-055 |
| MLS # | 225289 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Ventura County, California from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula CA 93060
Property profile
- Address
- 1218 Forest Dr
- City / state / ZIP
- Santa Paula, CA, 93060
- County
- Ventura County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1949
- APN
- 101-0-041-055
Mailing address
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 11/03/2016
- Assessed value
- $343,845
- MLS #
- 225289
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$564Calculated from a 2,126 sq ft building and $1,199,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value349%Sold price was 349% of the $343,845 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale3,561Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio20%Building footprint covers about 20% of the 10,454 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Lester Cook of Berkshire Hathaway Home listed 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula CA 93060 in Ventura County, California on behalf of the successors, and Berkshire Hathaway Home represented Berkshire Hathaway Home on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $1,199,000. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
- Lester Cook, Berkshire Hathaway Home
- Berkshire Hathaway Home
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 sell for?
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 sold for $1,199,000 on 08/04/2026.
When did 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 sell?
The transfer of 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 was recorded on in Ventura County, CA.
Who sold 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060?
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 was listed by Lester Cook, Berkshire Hathaway Home.
Who represented the buyer of 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060?
The buyer of 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 was represented by Berkshire Hathaway Home.
What kind of property is 1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060?
1218 Forest Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1949.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Santa Paula?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Ventura County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by CA and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Ventura County, California from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the Ventura County, California recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-probate transfer.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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