Located in the vibrant coastal community of Ventura is 185 Mara Avenue with 3 bedrooms 2 baths plus a den. A gardeners delight with a 7920 square foot lot with a Backyard orchard of 12 fruit trees – Apple, orange, lemon, peach, plum, fig, avocado. A large berry patch of blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. For the environmentally conscious there is an owned solar electric system, 200 gal rainwater collection system. Laundry grey water system for shrubs and drought resistant front landscaping. Other exterior improvements made in 2023 include, new gutters, roof, pergola cover,exterior paint, custom roof & window trim. Recent updates to the interior are, New central heating and ductwork in 2023. New whole house fan in 2023. New wall & attic insulation in 2023. New interior doors in 2024. New skylight in kitchen in 2023. New kitchen exhaust in 2023. Recessed lighting in living room and hallway in 2023. Vinyl plank flooring in 2020. New carpet in bedrooms in 2024. Custom wood trim in spare bedroom in 2020. All of this a short drive to Downtown Ventura with its shops, dining, live music beaches, the boardwalk and pier. Hurry, this great home will not last!