By Samantha Zell, REALTOR® | The Mashburn Zell Group | Real Broker
Five people. One little kitchen table. Carolyn’s memories of 63 Madera Avenue start with the everyday things. And that table? It’s still here.
4 BEDS | 2 BATHS | APPROX. 1,372 SQ FT
Single-story Ventura home · Built in 1957
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Sitting down with Carolyn gave me a chance to hear what a walkthrough alone could never tell me. Her parents bought this Ventura home new in 1957. Nearly seven decades later, she shared the details she remembers best.
She was eight when they moved in
Carolyn remembers growing up at 63 Madera Avenue in Ventura.
A brand-new home in 1957
Built in 1957, 63 Madera Avenue has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and approximately 1,372 square feet on an approximately 6,969-square-foot lot.
Carolyn remembers being about eight years old when her parents bought the home new. In our conversation, she described years of dinners, backyard barbecues, holiday cooking, and visits that brought people back to the same address.
As she talked, we kept coming back to the everyday things. Her father’s weekend barbecues. Her mother preparing food for celebrations. And, as the years passed, children and grandchildren continuing to spend time here.
The little breakfast nook
And that little table in the breakfast nook? It’s the very same table Carolyn and her family crammed around for all those dinners. It’s still there, in the small kitchen nook beside the laundry area.
Her dad and two brothers grew to be 6-foot-4. Somehow, all five of them fitted around that table for years, until her dad announced that dinner was moving to the dining room. You can understand why. Hearing that, I couldn’t look at the little nook quite the same way.
Today, the kitchen still includes its original custom cabinets, freshly painted inside and out, along with pantry storage and storage above the washer and dryer. The matching breakfast nook table is included, according to the seller’s features sheet.
What has been updated at 63 Madera Avenue?
Some updates show up in the photos. Others are above the ceiling or behind the walls. Alongside the bathroom finishes and fresh paint, the seller’s improvement history includes the furnace, attic ductwork, insulation, electrical panel, and windows. Here’s a closer look:
- 2009: Composite roof installed.
- 2015: Central air conditioning, updated electrical panel, triple-pane windows, a three-panel living-room slider, and natural strand bamboo flooring installed.
- 2021: Both bathrooms updated with countertops, custom tile work, storage, and brushed nickel finishes.
- 2022: A 40-gallon gas water heater with earthquake securing and a leak tray installed.
- September 2024: New furnace and attic ductwork, air sealing, attic sanitization, approximately 16 inches of blown-in insulation, and a radiant barrier added.
- 2026: Fresh paint in the bedrooms and main living areas, accented baseboards, an insulated-core front door, and updated kitchen faucet, garbage disposal, and lighting. Exterior paint, mulch, and a shared-fence privacy extension were completed in May.
The primary bathroom includes a marble-tiled walk-in shower, a vanity and mirror, and built-in storage. The garage includes a workbench, cabinets, a utility sink, and an electric-vehicle charging outlet.
These dates and details are seller-provided. Buyers should independently verify the improvements, permits, condition, measurements, and included items.
The backyard, then and now
Out back, Carolyn remembered her father’s barbecues and another use for the patio: roller skating.
Her dad painted it red because she loved to roller skate out there. It was just big enough for her to do her little circles, wearing skates with steel wheels. As we talked about those wheels, she said she could still hear them.
Today, the yard includes a concrete patio and fruit-bearing citrus and persimmon trees. Having heard Carolyn’s story, I found myself looking at that patio and thinking about those little circles.
The seller also notes wide-gate access from Victoria Avenue for RV, trailer, or boat storage. Any proposed use or future addition should be independently investigated for applicable requirements and approvals.
Keeping the memories and moving forward
When we talked about moving on, Carolyn had a straightforward answer.
“Because we move on to the next adventure.”
Carolyn
I appreciated that perspective. She also spoke warmly about the improvements her daughter has made and how pleased her parents would have been to see them.
Download the complete 63 Madera Avenue features and improvements sheet (PDF).
We’re grateful she took the time to share these stories with us. They give you a chance to get to know the home beyond its room count and measurements.
63 Madera Avenue at a glance
When was 63 Madera Avenue built?
The home was built in 1957. Carolyn recalls being about eight when her parents purchased it new.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
63 Madera Avenue has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with approximately 1,372 square feet on an approximately 6,969-square-foot lot.
Where can I find the complete improvement history?
Download the seller-provided features and improvements sheet for the full list of updates and included items.
Walk through 63 Madera Avenue
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Samantha Zell, REALTOR® | California DRE #02079199
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Property information is believed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify all property details and potential uses. Contact our team for current price and availability.
Sources: Carolyn’s interview with Samantha Zell; seller-provided Property Features and Improvements sheet; property details report. Recollections are attributed to Carolyn. Property facts and improvement dates should be independently verified.
