The G.E. Bensel House (1913)
Built in 1912* for G.E. Bensel; employed as an agriculturist for the American Beet Sugar Company. This single story cross gable Craftsman bungalow features an offset low-pitched gable and a center roof gable, common bond shingle pattern exterior and extensive use of river stone on the front facade of the house as well as the chimney. The windows are slanted bays with a decorative diamond design pattern, the entryway has decorative notched beams and simple wood column porch supports and there are steps leading up from the sidewalk to a central walkway that curves up to the porch entrance.
STATS: 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2350 s.f. on 0.25 acres
Parcel number: 2020030100
Last sold: 9/12/1995 for $150,000
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*The Ventura County Assessor lists this house as being built in 1913.
