
5828 Wheeler Canyon Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
5828 Wheeler Canyon Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Property Description
Nestled in the peaceful setting of private Wheeler Canyon in Santa Paula, this one-of-a-kind property blends historic charm with country living on approximately 1.17 level acres. Originally built as a schoolhouse in 1895 and expanded and converted into a residence in 1946, the two-story home offers approximately 2,100 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a dedicated laundry room. Agriculturally zoned with horses and farm animals permitted, this unique property is surrounded by a seasonal creek and offers a peaceful natural setting with mature California oak trees and an orchard featuring orange, tangerine, lemon, apple, olive, and pear trees. The grounds are ideal for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors with a gazebo and spa, propane fire pit, above-ground 12,000-gallon pool, tree house with electricity, and abundant open space. The property is equally suited for hobbyists, contractors, RV enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a versatile country lifestyle, featuring a 20' x 40' RV carport, a 20' x 60' steel barn with private office, detached two-car garage, and parking for four additional vehicles within the barn building. Two wells service the property, and a 36,000-watt Generac propane-powered whole-house generator provides dependable backup power. Rich in history, character, and rural appeal, this rare Wheeler Canyon retreat offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Santa Paula's past while enjoying the comfort, privacy, and versatility of modern country living.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Santa Paula · Single Family Residence
Listed 142.3% above the median closed sale of $815,000. Price per sqft ($940) is a 122% premium to closed comps ($423). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 124 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 521 Santa Paula | Santa Paula | 2020 | 4 | 4 | 2,189 | 25,422 | $327 | $714,900 | 8 | 69 |
| 1000 Cadway Street | Santa Paula | 1957 | 4 | 2 | 1,652 | 20,003 | $520 | $859,000 | 38 | 68 |
| 1214 Grant Line Street | Santa Paula | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,310 | 12,632 | $497 | $1.15M | 36 | 66 |
| 425 Morrison Lane | Santa Paula | 1976 | 4 | 2 | 1,827 | 6,238 | $403 | $736,000 | 7 | 62 |
| 336 Allen Drive | Santa Paula | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,970 | 3,194 | $339 | $668,000 | 18 | 61 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1,989.6 | 13,497.8 | $417.2 | $825,380 | 21.4 | |||
| Median | 1,970 | $736,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 975 Loma Vista Place | Santa Paula | 1927 | 07/27/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,757 | 9,061 | $879,000 | $815,000 | $464 | 0.93 | 128 | 66 |
| 400 Atmore Drive | Santa Paula | 1966 | 09/29/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,654 | 8,712 | $874,000 | $874,000 | $528 | 1.00 | 180 | 64 |
| 15663 Ojai Santa Paula Road | Santa Paula | 1935 | 08/07/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,149 | 6,097 | $899,000 | $750,000 | $349 | 0.83 | 160 | 63 |
| 318 Steckel Drive | Santa Paula | 1965 | 07/30/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,236 | 5,662 | $899,000 | $899,000 | $402 | 1.00 | 77 | 62 |
| 361 Allen Drive | Santa Paula | 2022 | 09/29/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,868 | 1,728 | $699,000 | $699,000 | $374 | 1.00 | 74 | 59 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1,932.8 | 6,252 | $807,400 | $807,400 | $423.4 | — | 123.8 | ||||
| Median | 1,868 | $815,000 | $815,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.