Agoura Hills real estate sits where the San Fernando Valley gives way to the Conejo Valley, and that geography explains most of what buyers pay for. This is a Los Angeles County city of roughly 20,000 people wrapped in open space, with the Santa Monica Mountains on one side and Cheeseboro Canyon at the back door. The median sale price was $1,398,739 per Redfin in June 2026, with condos in the $600,000s and Old Agoura horse property past $3 million. It attracts families chasing Las Virgenes schools, riders who want a corral, and Westside buyers trading up to a bigger lot. James Malcom has sold homes here for years from his Woodland Hills office, and this page is the straight version of what living in Agoura Hills costs and delivers.
Agoura Hills Real Estate Market Overview
The Agoura Hills real estate market is expensive, steady and slower than during the pandemic rush. Per Redfin, June 2026, the median sale price was $1,398,739, up 11.0 percent year over year, at $597 per square foot. Zillow’s home value index sat at $1,242,040 as of July 2026, up 1.7 percent, with a median list price of $1,432,917.
Homes took a median of 47 days to go under contract in June 2026 per Redfin, five days longer than a year earlier, at about 99 percent of list price. Redfin scores the city as somewhat competitive: well-priced homes draw more than one offer, overpriced ones sit. Inventory is thin but has loosened since 2022, and the direction is flat to modestly rising prices with buyers gaining leverage on repairs.
The property mix is roughly three quarters single-family, with condos and townhomes clustered near Kanan Road and Agoura Road. Price bands:
- Entry: $550,000 to $900,000 buys a condo or townhome, or a smaller original tract home in Fountainwood or Hillrise.
- Mid: $1.1 million to $1.9 million covers most four-bedroom homes on standard lots, including Liberty Canyon, Chateau Springs and the better Lake Lindero streets.
- Top: $2.4 million to $6 million and up for Morrison Ranch Estates, Morrison Highlands and Old Agoura, where Redfin reported a three-month median of $3.7 million at $928 per square foot in June 2026.
Market data last reviewed August 2026.
Homes for Sale in Agoura Hills
Most Agoura Hills homes for sale were built between 1965 and 1995, so the typical listing is a one- or two-story stucco tract home, three to five bedrooms, on a 7,000 to 12,000 square foot lot. The older tracts around Fountainwood and Hillrise run 1,800 to 2,200 square feet, while the 1980s and 1990s neighborhoods off Chesebro and Kanan step up to 2,400 to 3,600 square feet with three-car garages.
In Old Agoura, zoning allows horses, lots run from half an acre to several acres, and you will find custom ranch houses, barns and a few original 1920s cabins. New construction is rare because the land is built out and the city guards its ridgelines, so what you see is remodel activity: gutted 1970s ranches with open kitchens and ADUs.
Gated living is limited to Morrison Ranch Estates, Morrison Highlands and a few pockets above Kanan. HOAs are common in the newer tracts and every condo community, usually modest. View lots above Liberty Canyon and on the upper streets of Morrison Ranch command a real premium. Streets worth knowing: Fountainwood Street, Chesebro Road, Lake Lindero Drive, Rainbow Crest Drive.
Agoura Hills Neighborhoods and Enclaves
Old Agoura
The soul of the city and its top price tier. Equestrian-zoned lots, ranch homes over 4,000 square feet, private corrals and direct trail access into Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons. Expect $2.5 million to $6 million, with the median near $3 million. Buyers want land and privacy.
Morrison Ranch and Morrison Ranch Estates
The polished, estate-style side of Agoura Hills real estate. Morrison Ranch Estates is gated, with homes of 2,400 to 3,600 square feet that typically sell between $2.4 million and $3.6 million. Morrison Highlands above it pushes to 6,700 square feet and $4 million to $6.7 million. Morrison Park and mountain views are included.
Liberty Canyon
A quiet pocket of late 1970s and 1980s homes against Malibu Creek State Park, best known now for the wildlife crossing over the 101. Four-bedroom homes on 8,000 to 10,000 square foot lots trade from $1.3 million to $1.9 million. Buyers value the trails and the short drive to Calabasas.
Lake Lindero
Homes surrounding Lindero Country Club, a small private lake and a nine-hole course. Original 1960s and 1970s tract houses averaging 1,700 square feet sell near $1 million, while larger remodels on the water or fairway reach $1.5 million and above. The vibe is neighborly and unpretentious.
Fountainwood and Hillrise
The most attainable single-family entry into Agoura Hills. Roughly 1,200 homes between the two tracts, built from the late 1960s through the 1970s, with sidewalks, mature trees and short walks to Sumac and Chumash parks. Medians hover around $900,000 to $1.1 million, and first-time buyers fight over these streets.
Chateau Springs and Medea Valley
Two mid-range tracts along Medea Creek off Kanan Road. Chateau Springs offers 1970s single-story and two-story homes in the $1.2 million to $1.6 million band, while Medea Valley adds creekside lots and a few larger custom homes. Both sit minutes from Whizin Market Square and the 101.
Malibu Junction and Agoura Hills Estates
South of the freeway near Kanan and Agoura Road, Malibu Junction mixes condos, townhomes and small-lot homes from $600,000 to $1.3 million, popular with commuters heading over Kanan Dume to the coast. Agoura Hills Estates on the hillside above holds larger view homes from $1.6 million into the low $2 millions.
Schools in Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills is served by the Las Virgenes Unified School District, one of the main reasons people move here from the Westside and the central Valley. The public elementary schools inside the city are Yerba Buena, Willow and Sumac, all well regarded by parents and on GreatSchools. Mariposa School of Global Education is a district magnet option. Students move on to Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School, whose athletics, performing arts and academics give it a reputation across the Conejo Valley.
Private options nearby include Oaks Christian in Westlake Village, Viewpoint in Calabasas, Chaminade in West Hills and Ilan Ramon Day School in Agoura Hills. Confirm boundaries with the district before writing an offer, since a few streets near the Calabasas border are assigned differently than the map suggests.
Lifestyle: Parks, Dining and Things to Do
Open space is the product here. Malibu Creek State Park, Paramount Ranch and the Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon trailheads are inside or on the edge of the city, and most residents have a favorite loop to hike or ride before work. Paramount Ranch, the movie set that burned in the Woolsey Fire, has been rebuilt by the National Park Service. Chumash Park is the city’s big multi-use park, Reyes Adobe Park pairs ballfields with the restored 1850s adobe, and Morrison and Sumac parks anchor their neighborhoods. Ladyface Mountain is the sunset climb.
Dining centers on Kanan Road and Agoura Road. Whizin Market Square is a Spanish-style village of cafes, a bakery, pizza and The Canyon, a live music venue that draws national acts. The Old Place and Cornell Winery up Mulholland Highway are the weekend ritual, and the Calabasas and Westlake Village farmers markets are ten minutes away. Reyes Adobe Days each October is the community festival, parade included.
Commute and Location
The 101 runs through Agoura Hills with exits at Chesebro, Kanan, Reyes Adobe and Liberty Canyon, so most residents live within five minutes of an on-ramp. Kanan Dume Road and Malibu Canyon Road reach the coast in about 25 minutes in light traffic. Typical weekday drive times: Warner Center 15 to 20 minutes, Burbank studios 45 to 60 minutes, Santa Monica 45 to 65 minutes, Downtown Los Angeles 55 to 80 minutes, LAX 60 to 80 minutes. Transit is limited: LADOT Commuter Express 423 runs to Downtown, Metro Line 161 connects to Calabasas and Warner Center.
Who Buys in Agoura Hills and Why
Three buyer profiles dominate Agoura Hills real estate. Families upgrading from Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks or Santa Monica who want Las Virgenes schools and a larger yard below Calabasas prices. Equestrians priced out of Hidden Hills who still want acreage and trails, and land in Old Agoura. And hybrid workers with jobs in Thousand Oaks or Warner Center.
How it compares: Calabasas shares the school district and the freeway but adds guard gates, celebrity pedigree and roughly 20 to 30 percent higher prices for a comparable home. Westlake Village is more master-planned and lake-oriented, with slightly newer housing and a Ventura County tax profile. Oak Park, just north, is unincorporated Ventura County with its own school district and slightly newer, slightly cheaper homes. Agoura Hills lands in the middle: more rustic than Westlake, more attainable than Calabasas, with the best trail access of the three. See our Calabasas versus Woodland Hills guide for the eastern end of the corridor.
Selling a Home in Agoura Hills
What sells fastest in Agoura Hills is a turnkey four-bedroom under $1.6 million in a school-zoned tract with a usable backyard. Those go under contract in two to three weeks with multiple offers. What sits are overpriced view homes and unrenovated Old Agoura estates, where the buyer pool is small and marketing times pass 100 days. James prices tract homes at or just below the last comparable sale to trigger competition, and prices estates on land value with a realistic timeline from day one.
Seasonality follows the school calendar: late February through May catches families who want to close before August, with a second wave in September. Prep that matters locally means brush clearance and defensible space documentation, since every buyer asks about fire insurance, plus fresh exterior paint and clean HOA disclosures. James markets every listing with professional photography, cinematic video, drone footage of the mountain backdrop, staging guidance and a launch timed to pack the first weekend of showings. Start with a free home valuation, then review our seller resources.
Why Work With James Malcom in Agoura Hills
James Malcom is an Agoura Hills real estate agent who works the corridor from Woodland Hills to Westlake Village every week, not once a quarter. He knows which Fountainwood streets back onto the park, which Lake Lindero homes actually have water views, and how the Old Agoura buyer thinks about barns. His nearest office is at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 15 minutes east on the 101; see the Woodland Hills office page. Sellers get an agent who prices on data and markets aggressively; buyers get someone who says when to walk away. Read client testimonials, browse recent sales, or contact James.
Agoura Hills Real Estate FAQ
Is Agoura Hills a good place to live?
Yes, especially for families and anyone who values open space. You get Las Virgenes schools, low crime, direct access to Malibu Creek State Park and Cheeseboro Canyon, and a small-town feel a freeway drive from Los Angeles. The trade-offs are a real commute to the Westside, wildfire insurance costs, and limited nightlife beyond Whizin Market Square.
How much does a house cost in Agoura Hills?
The median sale price was $1,398,739 per Redfin in June 2026, and Zillow put the typical home value near $1.24 million in July 2026. Condos start in the $550,000s, original tract homes run about $900,000 to $1.1 million, most four-bedroom homes fall between $1.2 million and $1.9 million, and estates run $2.4 million past $6 million.
Is Agoura Hills expensive?
Compared with the rest of Los Angeles County, yes, with prices roughly 50 percent above the county median. Among its neighbors it is the value play: Calabasas and Hidden Hills cost considerably more for similar square footage, and Westlake Village is generally a touch higher. You pay for schools, lot size and mountains, and get more house per dollar than in Sherman Oaks or Santa Monica.
What are property taxes like in Agoura Hills?
Under Proposition 13, the base rate is 1 percent of the purchase price, with annual increases capped at 2 percent. Voter-approved bonds, including Las Virgenes school measures, bring the effective rate to roughly 1.1 to 1.2 percent. Most Agoura Hills tracts predate Mello-Roos, so it is rare here, but check the tax bill on any newer development.
What are the best neighborhoods in Agoura Hills?
It depends on what you are buying. Old Agoura for horses and acreage, Morrison Ranch Estates for gated luxury and views, Liberty Canyon for trail access near Calabasas, Lake Lindero for the country club lifestyle, and Fountainwood or Hillrise for the best mix of price, schools and parks. Chateau Springs and Medea Valley are the quiet middle ground.
Is Agoura Hills a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
It is a balanced market leaning toward sellers for well-priced homes under $1.6 million, and a buyer’s market above $2.5 million. Redfin’s June 2026 data showed homes selling at about 99 percent of list price after 47 days, with some multiple offers. Turnkey homes in strong school zones move quickly; estates require patience and sharp pricing.
How do I find a realtor in Agoura Hills?
Look for an Agoura Hills realtor with recent closed sales in the tract you are targeting, a clear pricing method, and marketing that includes professional video and staging. Ask how they handle fire insurance questions and HOA disclosures, which trip up out-of-area agents. James Malcom sells throughout the Conejo Valley from his Woodland Hills office and shares references on request.
Thinking about buying or selling in Agoura Hills? Call James Malcom at (310) 595-0915 or request a free home valuation.
More Agoura Hills seller questions
What do I need to do before selling a home in Agoura Hills?
Start with brush clearance and defensible space documentation, because every buyer and every insurer will ask about fire exposure in Agoura Hills. Then order HOA documents early if you are in a tract or condo community, pull permits for any remodel or ADU, complete the state transfer disclosures and natural hazard report, and handle fresh exterior paint and landscaping before photos. James Malcom walks sellers through the full checklist at (310) 595-0915.
Does Measure ULA apply to home sales in Agoura Hills?
No. Measure ULA is a City of Los Angeles transfer tax, and Agoura Hills is its own incorporated city in Los Angeles County, so it does not apply here. Sellers pay the standard Los Angeles County documentary transfer tax and nothing extra from the City of LA. Confirm your specific parcel with escrow, since a few addresses near the county edge can surprise people.
How long does it take to sell a house in Agoura Hills?
A turnkey four-bedroom in a school-zoned tract typically goes under contract in two to three weeks, often with multiple offers, and then needs a standard 30 day escrow. Overpriced view homes and unrenovated Old Agoura estates have a small buyer pool and can sit past 100 days. Pricing against the last comparable sale on day one is what separates the two outcomes.
What is the best month to list a house in Agoura Hills?
Late February through May is the strongest window, because Las Virgenes families want to close and move before the August school start. September brings a second, smaller wave of buyers. Winter listings face fewer competing homes but a thinner buyer pool, so they work best for well-priced tract homes rather than estates.
Should I renovate before selling in Agoura Hills?
Usually not a full remodel. Buyers here pay up for turnkey, but the return comes from paint, landscaping, lighting, cleared brush and a staged presentation, not from a six-figure kitchen done at the last minute. If your home is an original 1970s tract house, price it for the work and let the buyer pool of renovators compete. James can tell you which fixes pay back on your specific street.
Can I sell a house with tenants in Agoura Hills?
Yes. Agoura Hills is not covered by the City of Los Angeles rent stabilization ordinance, but California statewide just-cause and notice rules still apply to most tenancies, and the lease terms transfer to the buyer. A tenant-occupied home mostly attracts investors rather than the families who drive prices here, so coordinating a move-out or offering a relocation agreement before listing usually produces a higher sale price.
What disclosures are required when selling in Agoura Hills?
California requires the Transfer Disclosure Statement, the Seller Property Questionnaire, a Natural Hazard Disclosure report, lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes, and smoke and carbon monoxide detector and water heater strapping compliance. In Agoura Hills the natural hazard report will usually flag a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and homes in tracts or condos must also deliver complete HOA documents. Disclose any unpermitted additions, past fire or flood claims and known drainage issues in writing.
Does fire zone status affect selling a home in Agoura Hills?
Yes, and it is the first question most buyers ask. Much of Agoura Hills sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which drives insurance cost and availability, so sellers should have current brush clearance records, a defensible space inspection if available, and an insurance quote path ready before listing. Homes with documented ember-resistant vents, Class A roofs and clear perimeters close more smoothly.
What schools serve Agoura Hills homes?
Agoura Hills is in the Las Virgenes Unified School District, with Yerba Buena, Willow and Sumac elementaries, Mariposa School of Global Education as a magnet option, Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School. Private options nearby include Oaks Christian, Viewpoint, Chaminade and Ilan Ramon Day School. Confirm boundaries with the district before you buy, since a few streets near the Calabasas line are assigned differently than the map suggests.
How long is the commute from Agoura Hills to Los Angeles?
Figure 15 to 20 minutes to Warner Center, 45 to 60 minutes to the Burbank studios, 45 to 65 minutes to Santa Monica and 55 to 80 minutes to Downtown Los Angeles on a typical weekday. The 101 has exits at Chesebro, Kanan, Reyes Adobe and Liberty Canyon, and Kanan Dume Road reaches the coast in about 25 minutes in light traffic. Transit is limited to LADOT Commuter Express 423 and Metro Line 161.
Agoura Hills vs Calabasas: which is better for sellers and buyers?
Calabasas shares the Las Virgenes schools and the freeway but adds guard gates and a celebrity profile, and it costs roughly 20 to 30 percent more for a comparable home. Agoura Hills is more rustic, has the better trail access and gives buyers more house per dollar, which keeps its buyer pool deep in the family price bands. Sellers in Agoura Hills compete on schools, lot size and value; sellers in Calabasas compete on gates and prestige.
Who is the best listing agent in Agoura Hills?
James Malcom of The Malcom Group lists homes across Agoura Hills and the Conejo Valley from the Woodland Hills office at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 15 minutes east on the 101. Judge any agent on recent closed sales in your tract, a pricing method built on comparable closings, fluency in fire insurance and HOA disclosures, and marketing that includes video and drone footage. Call (310) 595-0915 for a free valuation.