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8736 Nye Road

Ventura, CA 93001

5 beds
5 baths
4,500 sqft
~6 acre lot
$411 per sqft
1961 build
– on site

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You can feel the spirit of ''The Man in Black'' as you traverse the private driveway towards the iconic house at 8736 Nye Road in Casitas Springs, California. Johnny Cash built the 4,500 square foot home in 1961 as an escape from the raucous fame of his rock 'n roll lifestyle. He and his wife Vivian envisioned the rural estate - tucked in the hills between Ventura and Ojai - as a serene getaway for the couple and their three daughters for many years to come.If you know the rest of the story, you'll know that the homestead was not enough to save them from the forces that were starting to torment Johnny and threaten their marriage. But while they held onto that possibility, they poured their heart and soul into the house, making it irrevocably theirs, imbued with a combination of downhome country style and star-studded glitz.The story is told that Johnny bought the land and built the house to his exact specifications; walking the rooms and deciding on exact placement and layout. He created a secluded sanctuary, unique to this rural small-town enclave. Longtime locals recount stories of Johnny setting up speakers on the hillside outside the house, and playing concerts for the townspeople down below. The dramatic double-gabled house is set on nearly six private acres, nestled against a stunning natural backdrop. Inside, most rooms remain original to Johnny and Vivian's legacy, with painted ceilings imbued with glitter, an original wall-mounted turntable and intercom system, and curved brick fireplace in the family room. Custom wood built-ins throughout the kitchen and living room are period-specific and filled with charm. The wood-paneled studio where Johnny sequestered himself to write many of his hit songs is timelessly preserved, with high windows allowing the six-foot Johnny to peer out onto the grounds but providing him with complete privacy within. Johnny's habit of staying up all night writing music, then sleeping all day necessitated two distinct his-and-her master bedroom suites since their sleep habits were so different. The suites showcase their personalities: stark original period wallpaper and dark tiled shower in ''his'' bathroom contrast sharply with the pastel feminine sensibility in ''hers''. Even Johnny's famous black commode remains intact. The property overlooks the quaint village of Casitas Springs, with an abundance of wildlife and the majestic beauty of the Ojai Valley beyond. Soaring foothills frame the skyline in all directions.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Adam McKaig / Douglas Elliman of California Inc.

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MLS# V1-13323 —

The Building

Year Built:

1961
Year Built Source:

Other
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Roof:

Tile
Foundation:

Slab
Structure Type:

House
Patio And Porch Features:

Front Porch
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

West

Interior

Features:

Phone System, Tile Counters
Levels:

One
Kitchen Features:

Tile Counters
Eating Area:

Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
Flooring:

Carpet, Tile, Laminate
Room Type:

Guest/Maid's Quarters, Two Primaries, Great Room
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Other
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Family Room
Laundry:

Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4500.00

Location

Latitude:

34.37074900
Longitude:

-119.30332300

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

Ranch, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Steep Slope, Sprinklers In Front, Sloped Down
Lot Size Area:

5.9100
Lot Size Acres:

5.9100
Lot Size SqFt:

257439.60
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
View:

1
View:

Hills, Neighborhood, Pasture, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
Fencing:

Chain Link, Wood
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Security Features:

Automatic Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Tract:

95.00

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Bathroom Features:

Double sinks in bath(s), Dual shower heads (or Multiple), Vanity area, Tile Counters, Shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

0610260180

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected
Sewer:

Conventional Septic
Electric:

Electricity - On Property
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

SUSELE
Elementary School:

Sunset
High School:

Ventura
High School:

VENTUR

The Community

Subdivision:

Ventura: Other
Subdivision:

Ventura: Other
Features:

Biking, Rural
Association:

No
Pool:

In Ground
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Garage - Two Door, Driveway, Gated, Garage Faces Front, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Driveway Level, RV Access/Parking
Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

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Utility Costs

$229/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/24/22 Aug 24, 2022	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$1,850,000	3.1%
7/26/22 Jul 26, 2022	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$1,795,000
6/23/22 Jun 23, 2022	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,795,000

House Sold on 8/24/2022

$1,850,000

Listing provided by broker:

Adam McKaig

Douglas Elliman of California Inc.

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8736 Nye Road

Ventura, CA 93001