Ventura School District Advances $6 Million Sale of Former Avenue School for Housing

VENTURA — November 7, 2026. Ventura Unified School District trustees voted unanimously to approve a $6 million option-for-sale agreement for the former Avenue School property, with the intention of supporting future affordable housing.

Where the property is located

The former campus occupies approximately 7.44 acres at 2647 North Ventura Avenue. It has been unused as a school since 1989 because of seismic safety concerns. On October 13, 2026, the school board approved an agreement involving Ventura Housing, formerly the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura, acting through Homecomings Inc.

What housing is envisioned

The proposed redevelopment could serve educators and other Ventura households that struggle with local housing costs. The plan has not yet received final city planning approvals, and approval of a property-sale option is not the same as construction beginning or apartments being available to rent.

How proceeds may be used

California education law limits how districts can spend proceeds from certain real estate sales. Reporting indicates proceeds here would support eligible one-time facility expenses, not ordinary recurring payroll. Neighbors can follow city planning hearings for any later environmental review, design proposals or public comments on the development.

Source: Ventura Breeze. Report prepared November 7, 2026.

YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER NEEDS YOU

Help this community newspaper grow

Your support helps build coverage for the people and places this local newspaper serves.

Donate once by card ↗

Help Ventura News grow Help strengthen reporting on Ventura: community voices, important decisions and local life.

Support Ventura News

Choose how to support Ventura News:

Credit / Debit Card via Stripe

Choose an amount from $1. One-time support through the publisher's LINKERNO Stripe account.

Continue with PayPal Continue with Zelle

Zelle payments go to Vitaly Ataev Troshin. Please verify the recipient in your bank before sending. Availability depends on your bank.

Optional reader support. When possible, add “Ventura News” to the payment note. Contributions are not advertised as tax-deductible. Support does not influence editorial decisions.

Optional support through the publisher. Contributions are not advertised as tax-deductible and never buy editorial influence.

Ventura News — Your Community Newspaper

Have a correction, news tip, local announcement, or story to submit? Contact our editorial team. All submissions are reviewed before publication.