A historic Tudor Revival estate at 520 Foothill Road in Ojai has sold for $4.6 million after being listed for $6.495 million.
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The 3,474-square-foot home was commissioned in 1928 for silent-screen star Estelle Clark and designed by architect Austin Pierpont, later becoming the home of composer Leo Robin.
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According to the Compass listing, the property is known as the Estelle Clark Estate and is designated a historic landmark.
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The sale closes a chapter for one of Ojai’s most distinctive older homes.
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Set on about 1.17 acres with mountain views, the estate combines 1920s architectural character with later restoration work, making it a rare example of Hollywood-linked history in the Ventura County town.
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A home commissioned for Estelle Clark
The estate was commissioned by Estelle Clark, a silent-screen actress whose career unfolded during Hollywood’s early film era.
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The home was designed by Austin Pierpont, an architect associated with some of Southern California’s most memorable early-20th-century residences.
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Clark and her husband, actor and director Ralph Ince, lived at the property during the 1930s.
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Their connection to the house adds to its place in Ojai’s cultural history, linking the quiet mountain town to the broader story of early Hollywood.
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The property was later associated with Leo Robin, the composer best known for writing the lyrics to “Thanks for the Memory.”
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His ownership gave the home another layer of artistic history, connecting it to both cinema and American popular music.
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The home is a Tudor Revival estate built in 1928, though some listing material refers to its 1929 design and restoration.
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It is designated a historic landmark, a status that recognises its architectural and cultural importance in Ojai.
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The main residence offers four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms across 3,474 square feet.
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Its interiors were presented as the result of a meticulous restoration intended to honour the original Tudor Revival design while accommodating modern living, as per the report.
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The property sits on about 1.17 acres along Foothill Road, one of Ojai’s well-known residential streets.
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Its grounds include mountain views, an enchanting barn, and a detached yoga studio, giving the estate both historic charm and flexible outdoor space.
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From $6.495 million to $4.6 million
The estate was listed for $6.495 million before ultimately selling for $4.6 million.
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The final price represents a discount of nearly $1.9 million from the original asking price.
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Earlier listing records show that the property had also been offered at $5.995 million, before returning to market at $4.75 million in September 2026.
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The eventual $4.6 million sale placed the home close to Redfin’s estimated value of $4.485 million.
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At the final sale price, the home sold for roughly $1,324 per square foot.
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That figure reflects both the premium associated with historic homes in Ojai and the realities of a market where buyers may negotiate below ambitious initial asking prices.
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Why Ojai homes attract attention
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Ojai has long attracted buyers seeking a quieter alternative to Los Angeles while remaining within reach of Southern California’s creative and entertainment communities.
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Its mountain setting, small-town atmosphere, and historic architecture make it especially appealing to buyers interested in character properties.
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The Estelle Clark Estate fits that market.
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Its Tudor Revival design, celebrity history, and nearly 1.2-acre grounds distinguish it from newer homes that may offer more square footage but lack the same sense of place.
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Historic status can also add value by protecting the architectural identity of a property.
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In this case, the designation reinforces the home’s connection to Ojai’s past and to the Hollywood figures who once lived there.
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A legacy of art and architecture
The home’s story spans nearly a century, from its commission for Estelle Clark in the 1920s to its later association with composer Leo Robin.
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That history gives the estate a narrative that goes beyond its size, price, or location.
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Its sale for $4.6 million shows that buyers still value homes with genuine architectural and cultural roots.
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While the final price came in below the original listing, the transaction confirms continued demand for restored historic properties in Ojai.
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For the new owner, the estate offers more than a residence.
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It is a preserved piece of Ojai’s architectural past, shaped by a silent-screen star, an acclaimed architect, and a celebrated songwriter.
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