Thousand Oaks

Even though Thousand Oaks is approximately thirty-five miles from downtown Los Angeles, it is a world apart in many ways. It is located in the Conejo Valley in Ventura County. This southern California location has been named one of the safest cities to live and raise a family. The warm, sunny dry summers and cool, wet winters are typical of the Mediterranean climate. Thousand Oaks is the most populated community in the region, which includes Westlake Village. The western edge of Westlake Village marks the Ventura and Los Angeles County line.

Thousand Oaks Properties

Thousand Oaks has the distinction of being one of the first master-planned communities in Southern California. The neighborhoods feature wide-open spaces with the feel of the country instead of the city. The city was named for the abundance of oak trees dotting the landscape. It is these trees and beautiful native grasses that give the entire region a natural feel. Potential homebuyers in this area will find that it offers a comfortable environment for working and living. Unlike some other cities with less restrictive zoning requirements, there is no overlapping of commercial real estate development with residential properties.

This beautiful community in Ventura County offers residents a warm, friendly atmosphere for families with children or singles seeking a quiet stress-free lifestyle. The Conejo Valley Unified School District ranks among the best in the state. Several of its schools are recognized for excellence in education. California Lutheran University offers residents quality higher education opportunities on its sprawling twenty-nine acre campus. Wonderful shopping experiences await those who visit the Oaks Mall with its luxury-designed interior and its more than one hundred fine shops and dining establishments.

The real estate in this area offers many fashionable newer homes with amenities such as home theaters, spacious rooms and scenic views. This city, which was named one of the best places to live in 2006, also features luxury condominiums and classy townhomes. The median sales price for a single-family home on October 16 of this year was $591,000 with the median listing price at $1,020,660. Discover the incredible homes in this area and live the American dream.

See Also: Ventura County | Westlake Village | Newbury Park | Camarillo