Oak Hills
$1.2M – $1.6MLargest master-planned community in Oak Park. 80s-90s tract construction, established trees, family-residence amenities.
Ventura County · City Guide
Oak Park
The unincorporated county island: top-tier Oak Park Unified schools, gated and master-planned, and the most distinctive small community in eastern Ventura County.
- Median sale price
- $1.16M
- Sales in sample
- 37
Source: Redfin. Figures as of July 2026.
About Oak Park
Oak Park is an unincorporated census-designated place in eastern Ventura County, surrounded by the City of Thousand Oaks but governed by the County of Ventura. About 14,000 people live across a tightly defined community of master-planned subdivisions, with Oak Park Unified School District (its own district, separate from CVUSD) consistently ranked among the top public school districts in California.
Geographically, Oak Park sits in the Conejo Valley between Agoura Hills (LA County) and central Thousand Oaks. The community is essentially landlocked by these neighbors, which constrains supply and keeps pricing elevated. Housing stock is concentrated in 1980s-2000s master-planned subdivisions — Oak Hills, Country View, and a series of gated communities along the foothills.
Buyers in Oak Park are almost universally drawn by the school district. OPUSD's elementary, middle, and high school all rank in the top 1-3% of California public schools by standardized metrics. The community attracts a very specific buyer profile — high-income households prioritizing education above all other variables — and pricing reflects that demand.
The honest take
What Oak Park is like
The feel
Tightly-knit, school-district-driven, master-planned. A small community where most residents know their elementary school staff by name and the school district sets the social calendar.
The commute
Slightly closer to LA than central Thousand Oaks via the 101 corridor — 50-75 min to West LA. The 101 access via Lindero Canyon Road and Kanan Road is the standard commute.
The dealbreaker
Limited inventory and high entry price. Oak Park typically has 25-40 active listings citywide. Sub-$1M single-family is essentially unavailable; the entry tier is $1.1M+.
Where to look
Oak Park neighborhoods
Country View
$1.4M – $2M1990s-2000s newer master-planned with larger floor plans and integrated parks. Higher-end Oak Park inventory.
Stonegate / The Estates
$1.6M – $2.5MGated communities with executive-home floor plans and golf-course adjacency. Premium tier of Oak Park.
Foothill / Hillside
$1.8M – $3MCustom and semi-custom hillside homes with view lots. Limited inventory; view premium adds 15-30%.
Older established tracts
$1.1M – $1.3M1970s-80s smaller-lot tract construction. The entry tier of single-family Oak Park.
Townhomes & condos
$700K – $1MLimited inventory along the central spine. 2-3 bed townhomes and condos in the $700-1M range.
Schools
School districts and campuses
- Oak Park Unified School District (K-12) — consistently top 1-3% of California public schools by standardized metrics.
- Notable schools: Oak Park HS, Medea Creek Middle, Brookside Elementary.
- Oak Park HS regularly produces National Merit Scholars and ranks among the top 100 public high schools nationally.
- Private: Westmark School (LD-focused), nearby Westlake-area Catholic and Jewish day schools accessible by short drive.
Getting around
Commute times
- Thousand Oaks (central)
- 10-15 min
- Westlake / Agoura Hills
- 10-20 min
- Calabasas
- 15-25 min
- Sherman Oaks / Studio City
- 40-60 min
- West LA
- 50-75 min
What your budget buys
Oak Park by price range
- Under $1.1M
- Townhome or condo only. Single-family essentially unavailable below this price.
- $1.1M – $1.4M
- Older established tract single-family or smaller Oak Hills home.
- $1.4M – $1.8M
- Updated Country View, larger Oak Hills, or hillside view lot starter.
- $1.8M – $2.5M
- Stonegate gated executive home, foothill custom, or large Country View.
- $2.5M+
- The Estates trophy property, custom hillside with significant view, or larger acreage.
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Housing stock
Types of homes in Oak Park
Oak Hills family homes
Largest master-planned community in Oak Park — 80s-90s tract construction, family-residence amenities, established trees. The bread-and-butter Oak Park market.
Browse listingsCountry View newer construction
1990s-2000s newer master-planned with larger floor plans and integrated parks. Higher-end Oak Park inventory.
Browse listingsStonegate gated communities
Gated subdivisions with executive-home floor plans, golf-course adjacency, and the highest finish levels in Oak Park. Trades $1.6M-$2.5M.
Browse listingsHillside view homes
Custom and semi-custom hillside homes with view lots. Limited inventory; view premium adds 15-30%.
Browse listingsTownhomes & condos
Limited inventory along the central spine. 2-3 bed townhomes and condos in the $700-1M range — the entry point into Oak Park Unified school zoning.
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What’s on in Oak Park
Live from our events calendar — one of the reasons this guide stays current instead of going stale.
Sat, Sep 12 · 11:30 AM
Master Gardeners at Oak Park Library
Oak Park Library
FreeSat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
Fun With Legos
Oak Park Library
FreeSun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM
Silent Book Club at Oak Park Library
Oak Park Library
FreeSun, Sep 13 · 2:00 PM
Color, Craft, or More
Oak Park Library
FreeTue, Sep 15 · 6:00 PM
English Conversation Group at Oak Park Library
Oak Park Library
FreeSat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM
Fun With Legos
Oak Park Library
FreeOn the ground
Local businesses in Oak Park
From the Ventura County Local directory — the shops, restaurants, and services people here actually use.
Intuitive Software Technology
Kids World
4.5(477 Google reviews)
Starbucks
4.0(243 Google reviews)
Gladstone Donuts
4.5(54 Google reviews)
Local life
Things to do in Oak Park
Arts & culture
Oak Park Library
Small but well-curated branch library at the heart of the community. Programming for kids and adults; popular with the school-age crowd.
Family
Oak Park Community Center
Central park with sports fields, playground, and community programming. Hosts youth sports leagues, summer concerts, and seasonal events.
Outdoors
Medea Creek trail
Walking and biking trail along Medea Creek connecting Oak Park neighborhoods. Flat, family-friendly, and one of the community's signature recreational amenities.
Lindero Canyon Open Space
Foothill trail system on the southern edge of Oak Park. Loops through oak woodland; popular with hikers and dog walkers.
Food & drink
Oak Park Farmers Market (seasonal)
Weekly farmers' market with regional produce, prepared foods, and local craft vendors. Part of the community's social calendar.
Shopping
Westlake Plaza shopping
10-minute drive to Westlake Village's commercial core. Restaurants, retail, and the closest meaningful shopping destination for Oak Park residents.
Good to know
Oak Park real estate questions
Why is Oak Park so expensive?
Two reasons: school district and supply constraint. Oak Park Unified School District ranks among the top 1-3% of California public schools by standardized metrics, attracting a very high-income, education-prioritizing buyer pool. Oak Park is also a small, tightly-defined community surrounded by other built-out cities, which keeps inventory consistently constrained. The combination produces sustained pricing pressure.
Is Oak Park in Ventura County or LA County?
Ventura County, but unincorporated. Oak Park is a census-designated place under Ventura County government — not incorporated as its own city, not part of Thousand Oaks. The county provides services; the community has its own school district (Oak Park Unified) and identity.
Why is Oak Park different from Thousand Oaks?
Different jurisdiction, different school district, different feel. Oak Park is unincorporated Ventura County (vs Thousand Oaks's city government), uses Oak Park Unified School District (vs Conejo Valley Unified), and has its own distinct community identity. Geographically it's a small island within the eastern Conejo Valley but it operates separately.
Are Oak Park schools really the best in California?
Among the very top tier. Oak Park Unified consistently ranks in the top 1-3% of California public school districts by standardized metrics. Oak Park HS in particular produces multiple National Merit Scholars annually and ranks among the top 100 public high schools nationally. The district is small (one elementary, one middle, one high school), which contributes to its consistency.
How does Oak Park compare to Las Virgenes Unified (Calabasas)?
Both are top-tier districts. OPUSD edges LVUSD on some standardized metrics; LVUSD has a larger total student body and more diversity of campus options. Pricing in Oak Park runs 20-40% below comparable Calabasas inventory at the median — the value play for buyers prioritizing OPUSD over LVUSD branding.
What's the median home price in Oak Park?
Around $1.32M — among the highest in Ventura County. Older established tract single-family trades below; Country View and Stonegate above. Foothill custom builds and the Estates regularly clear $2M+.
Are there gated communities in Oak Park?
Yes — Stonegate, the Estates, and several smaller gated subdivisions. About 25-35% of the Oak Park luxury inventory is in gated subdivisions; older Oak Hills neighborhoods are not gated by HOA.
Can I commute to LA from Oak Park?
Closer than from Camarillo or Simi Valley. 50-75 minutes to West LA via the 101 in morning traffic. Many Oak Park residents work hybrid; the LA commute is feasible for 2-3 days per week. Daily 5-day-a-week LA commutes are uncommon but workable for some.
Last reviewed 2026-05-04.
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