Oak Park real estate is the Conejo Valley’s quiet overachiever: an unincorporated Ventura County community of about 14,000 people between Agoura Hills and the Simi Hills, where most streets end in open space and the school district is why half the buyers show up. Per Redfin, the median sale price reached about $1.25 million in June 2026, with condos starting in the $600,000s and hillside homes in Sutton Valley and Morrison Highlands trading past $2 million. It attracts families chasing Oak Park Unified, Warner Center and Westlake Village professionals, and downsizers who want trails outside the door. It is distinct for its planned layout, low density and the Medea Creek greenbelt that threads through town. James Malcom has represented Oak Park buyers and sellers from his Woodland Hills office for years; this guide covers what living in Oak Park really costs.
Oak Park Real Estate Market Overview
Oak Park real estate is a small market, usually 40 to 50 active listings, so a few hillside sales can swing the monthly numbers. Per Redfin, June 2026, the median sale price was $1,249,320, up 13.6 percent year over year, with 44 homes sold in the trailing three months. The median price per square foot was $537, down about 9 percent, a mix shift toward larger homes rather than falling values. Homes averaged 45 days on market, five days longer than the prior year, and the sale to list ratio was 98.2 percent, with roughly a third closing above asking.
Zillow’s Home Value Index was $1,130,157 as of July 31, 2026, up about 1 percent, a more conservative read because it blends condos with houses. Houzeo reported 48 active homes and about 2.2 months of supply in July 2026, a balanced market. Well priced homes in the core tracts still draw multiple offers; dated or overpriced listings sit two months and take a reduction.
The mix is about three quarters single family and one quarter condos and townhomes, with almost no new construction. Price bands break down roughly like this:
- Entry, $600,000 to $900,000: two and three bedroom condos and townhomes along Kanan Road, Lindero Canyon Road and Medea Creek Lane, plus the occasional original condition ranch.
- Mid, $1 million to $1.6 million: the bulk of the market. Three and four bedroom two story homes from the 1970s through the 1990s in Oak Hills, Deerhill and the flats around Oak Park High.
- Top, $1.7 million to $3 million plus: larger 1990s and 2000s homes in Sutton Valley, Morrison Highlands and Oak Park Estates, often with views, pools and half acre lots.
Market data last reviewed August 2026.
Homes for Sale in Oak Park
Oak Park was built in phases from the late 1960s through the early 2000s. The oldest homes sit near Kanan Road and Oak Hills Drive: single story and two story ranches on 6,000 to 8,000 square foot lots, many with the original layout intact and a fair number reworked with open kitchens. Deerhill and the streets above Medea Creek bring 1980s two stories with three car garages. The 1990s and early 2000s added Sutton Valley and Morrison Highlands, where 3,000 to 5,000 square foot homes sit on hillside lots with Conejo Valley views.
Condos and townhomes cluster along the Kanan and Lindero Canyon corridors, mostly 1980s complexes with pools and modest HOA dues. Some single family tracts carry a small HOA for landscaping and architectural review; true gated streets are rare here. View lots off Doubletree Road, Conifer Street and Sunnycrest Drive carry the premium. Browse current Oak Park homes for sale or check recent closings on our sold listings page.
Oak Park Neighborhoods and Enclaves
Sutton Valley
The north end of town off Kanan Road and Doubletree Road, built in the 1990s and early 2000s. Larger two story homes, many with pools and views, on the biggest lots in town. The top of the market, with sales commonly between $1.8 million and $3 million.
Morrison Highlands
Hillside streets above Sutton Valley with a mix of tract and semi custom homes, several on half acre and larger parcels with canyon views. Prices track with Sutton Valley. Quiet, cul de sac heavy and close to the China Flat trailhead.
Oak Park Estates
A pocket of larger 1980s and 1990s homes near Oak Park High School and the community center. Four and five bedroom two stories on 8,000 to 12,000 square foot lots, usually $1.5 million to $2.2 million, popular with families who want to walk to campus.
Deerhill
Centered on Deerhill Park and the streets between Kanan Road and Lindero Canyon Road. Mostly 1980s traditional homes, three and four bedrooms, in the $1.1 million to $1.5 million range. An easy run down Kanan to the 101 and a short walk to Red Oak Elementary.
Oak Hills
The original tracts around Oak Hills Drive and Oak Hills Elementary, built in the late 1960s and 1970s. Single story ranches and modest two stories on flat lots, the best place in town for a remodel project or a single level home for a downsizer. Expect $950,000 to $1.4 million.
Lindero Canyon and Medea Creek
The condo and townhome corridor along Lindero Canyon Road, Kanan Road and Medea Creek Lane. Two and three bedroom units from the $600,000s to the $900,000s with pools and low HOA dues. The entry door to Oak Park Unified for first time buyers.
Schools in Oak Park
Schools are the single biggest driver of demand for homes in Oak Park CA. The entire community is served by the Oak Park Unified School District, a small district of about 4,000 students that is well regarded on GreatSchools and consistently among the strongest in Ventura County. If the address is in Oak Park, it is in the district. Brookside, Oak Hills and Red Oak elementary schools serve the south side, the original tracts and Deerhill respectively. All students move on to Medea Creek Middle School and then Oak Park High School, known for strong academics, a deep AP catalog and competitive athletics and performing arts. Private options nearby include Oaks Christian in Westlake Village, Viewpoint in Calabasas and Chaminade in West Hills. Confirm boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
Lifestyle: Parks, Dining and Things to Do
Oak Canyon Community Park at the north end of Hollytree Drive is the showpiece, with a waterfall, creek, playgrounds, amphitheater and ballfields, and hosts the summer concerts and Fourth of July celebration. Mae Boyar, Deerhill, Indian Springs and Medea Creek parks cover the neighborhoods, and the Medea Creek trail runs the length of town along the greenbelt, linking neighborhoods to the schools and the community center. Hikers and mountain bikers have Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons directly north, with the Sunnycrest Drive trailhead leading to China Flat.
Oak Park’s commercial footprint is small: the Ralphs anchored center at Kanan Road and Lindero Canyon Road and a second cluster near Kanan and Oak Hills Drive with coffee, pizza and sushi. For more, residents drive five to ten minutes to Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, the Westlake Promenade or The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks. North Ranch and Sherwood are the nearby country clubs, and the Agoura Hills farmers market and Conejo Valley Days fill the calendar.
Commute and Location
Oak Park sits about three miles north of the 101 Freeway, reached by Kanan Road through Agoura Hills or Lindero Canyon Road through Westlake Village, each a five to eight minute drive from the center of town. Warner Center is 20 to 25 minutes, Encino 30 to 40, the Burbank studios 45 to 60 and Downtown Los Angeles 50 to 75 in normal traffic. Santa Monica runs 50 to 70 minutes via the 405, or 45 to 60 minutes by Kanan Dume Road to Pacific Coast Highway. LAX is 60 to 80 minutes; Thousand Oaks is 15 to 25. Transit is thin: LA Metro Line 161 runs the Agoura Hills and Westlake corridor to Warner Center, so most households run two cars.
Who Buys in Oak Park and Why
Three groups dominate Oak Park real estate: families with school age kids choosing Oak Park Unified over private tuition, often arriving from the West Valley, the Westside or out of state. professionals in healthcare, biotech and finance who work in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village or Warner Center and want a short drive with a country feel. and longtime Conejo Valley residents trading up to a hillside lot in Sutton Valley or downsizing to a single story in Oak Hills. Investors are rare, which keeps owner occupancy high.
Oak Park usually prices a little above Agoura Hills for a comparable house, with the schools as the reason. Westlake Village offers the lake, the country clubs and a deeper luxury tier at a higher median. Thousand Oaks gives you more house for the money but a longer drive to Los Angeles. Calabasas is closest in feel, with a similar school reputation and gated communities, but the entry point is roughly a third higher.
Selling a Home in Oak Park
The fastest sales are updated four bedroom two stories in the $1.2 million to $1.6 million band in Deerhill, Oak Park Estates and the streets around Oak Park High, listed in late winter or spring when families plan a move before the school year. Single story homes in Oak Hills also move quickly. Hillside homes above $2 million take longer and need reach into Calabasas and the West Valley.
Pricing matters more here than in bigger markets because buyers have watched every sale in town. Price at or just under the last comparable closing and the home draws multiple offers; price to the highest sale on the street and it sits and ends with a reduction. Prep that pays off: fresh neutral paint, refinished flooring, updated lighting, a cleaned up pool and yard, and a pre listing inspection so nothing surfaces in escrow. James markets every listing with professional photography, video and aerial footage that shows the open space and views, staging guidance, and a launch strategy that builds an offer date after the first weekend. Read our seller resources, see client testimonials, or start with a free Oak Park home valuation.
Why Work With James Malcom in Oak Park
James Malcom knows Oak Park street by street. As a Los Angeles listing agent and Oak Park realtor who works the corridor from Hollywood to Thousand Oaks, he brings in West Valley and Westside buyers a Conejo only agent never meets. The Malcom Group’s Woodland Hills office at 6263 Topanga Canyon Boulevard is 20 minutes down the 101. Whether you are buying a first condo near Medea Creek or selling a view home in Morrison Highlands, reach out to James and explore our other featured communities.
Oak Park Real Estate FAQ
Is Oak Park CA a good place to live?
Yes, especially for families. Oak Park is safe, quiet and surrounded by protected open space, and Oak Park Unified is one of the strongest small districts in Southern California. The tradeoffs are limited shopping in town, a car dependent lifestyle and a longer drive to Los Angeles than the San Fernando Valley. Most residents accept those for the schools and the trails.
How much does a house cost in Oak Park?
Per Redfin, the median sale price was about $1.25 million in June 2026. Condos start in the $600,000s, most three and four bedroom houses sell between $1 million and $1.6 million, and view homes in Sutton Valley and Morrison Highlands run $1.8 million to $3 million or more. Zillow’s typical home value was about $1.13 million in July 2026.
Is Oak Park expensive?
Oak Park is expensive by national standards and mid priced for the Conejo Valley. It sits above Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks for a similar home and below Calabasas, the lakefront streets of Westlake Village and Hidden Hills. Buyers pay a premium tied to the school district, and that premium has held through every market cycle since the 1990s.
What are property taxes like in Oak Park?
Under Proposition 13, the base rate is 1 percent of the purchase price, plus voter approved bonds and local assessments that bring the effective rate in Oak Park to roughly 1.1 to 1.25 percent. Oak Park Unified school bonds appear on the bill. Most older tracts do not carry Mello-Roos, but a few newer areas may, so check the tax bill on any specific home.
What are the best neighborhoods in Oak Park?
It depends on budget. Sutton Valley and Morrison Highlands are the top tier for space and views. Oak Park Estates and Deerhill are the family sweet spot near the high school and Red Oak Elementary. Oak Hills has the best single story inventory. The Lindero Canyon and Medea Creek condo corridor is the most affordable way into the district.
Is Oak Park a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
As of mid 2026 it is close to balanced. Redfin rates it somewhat competitive, with homes averaging 45 days on market and about a third selling above list, while Houzeo reports roughly two months of supply. Updated, well priced homes in the core tracts still favor sellers. Dated homes and the top of the hillside market give buyers room to negotiate.
How do I find a realtor in Oak Park?
Look for an Oak Park real estate agent who can show recent sales by tract, explain school boundaries and HOA rules from memory, and market to buyers outside the Conejo Valley. James Malcom serves Oak Park from The Malcom Group’s Woodland Hills office. Call (310) 595-0915 to talk through your plans.
Thinking about buying or selling in Oak Park? Call James Malcom at (310) 595-0915 or request a free home valuation.
More Oak Park seller questions
What do I need to do before selling a home in Oak Park?
Oak Park is unincorporated Ventura County, so there is no LADBS 9A report, but you still complete the California transfer disclosures and natural hazard report, bring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and water heater strapping into compliance, and order HOA documents if your tract or condo has an association. Get a pre-listing inspection so nothing surfaces in escrow, then handle neutral paint, refinished flooring, lighting and a cleaned-up pool and yard. James Malcom runs this list from the Woodland Hills office, (310) 595-0915.
Does Measure ULA apply to home sales in Oak Park?
No. Measure ULA is a City of Los Angeles transfer tax, and Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, a different county entirely, so it does not apply. Sellers pay the Ventura County documentary transfer tax and no city transfer tax. That is one reason Oak Park nets out well for sellers compared with City of LA neighborhoods.
How long does it take to sell a house in Oak Park?
An updated four bedroom two story in Deerhill, Oak Park Estates or the streets around Oak Park High, priced at or just under the last comparable closing, draws multiple offers after the first weekend and closes after a 30 day escrow. Single story homes in Oak Hills also move quickly. Hillside homes above the top of the mid band take longer and need marketing reach into Calabasas and the West Valley, and dated or overpriced listings sit two months and take a reduction.
What is the best month to list a house in Oak Park?
Late winter and spring, roughly February through May, when families plan a move into Oak Park Unified before the school year. Because the district is the main driver of demand, the school calendar matters more here than in most markets. Fall is the second window, and summer listings can work if the home is turnkey and a family wants to close before August.
Should I renovate before selling in Oak Park?
Refresh, do not remodel. Fresh neutral paint, refinished flooring, updated lighting and a clean pool and yard deliver the return in Oak Park, where buyers have watched every sale in town and price condition precisely. An original 1970s ranch in Oak Hills sells well as a remodel project or a single level for a downsizer when priced for the work. James will tell you which fixes your tract rewards.
Can I sell a house with tenants in Oak Park?
Yes. Oak Park has no local rent control, but California statewide just-cause and notice rules cover most tenancies and the lease transfers to the buyer. Investors are rare here and owner occupancy is high, so a tenant-occupied home loses most of the family buyers who drive Oak Park prices. A negotiated move-out before listing usually nets more than selling occupied.
What disclosures are required when selling in Oak Park?
California requires the Transfer Disclosure Statement, Seller Property Questionnaire, Natural Hazard Disclosure report, lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes, and smoke and carbon monoxide detector and water heater strapping compliance. Oak Park hazard reports typically flag wildfire severity zones on the hillside and open-space edges, and tract or condo sellers must deliver HOA documents. Disclose any unpermitted additions, past fire claims and known drainage issues in writing.
Does fire zone status affect selling a home in Oak Park?
Yes, especially where streets end in open space. Sutton Valley, Morrison Highlands and the homes backing Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons sit in or near Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and insurance cost and availability come up early. Sellers should have brush clearance records and an insurance quote path ready before listing. The central flats and the Kanan and Lindero Canyon condo corridor face fewer of these questions.
What schools serve Oak Park homes?
Every Oak Park address is in the Oak Park Unified School District, a small district of about 4,000 students that is consistently among the strongest in Ventura County. Brookside, Oak Hills and Red Oak elementary schools feed Medea Creek Middle School and Oak Park High School, known for academics, a deep AP catalog and competitive athletics and performing arts. Private options nearby include Oaks Christian, Viewpoint and Chaminade.
How long is the commute from Oak Park to Los Angeles?
Oak Park sits about three miles north of the 101 via Kanan Road or Lindero Canyon Road. Warner Center is 20 to 25 minutes, Encino 30 to 40, Thousand Oaks 15 to 25, the Burbank studios 45 to 60 and Downtown Los Angeles 50 to 75 in normal traffic. Santa Monica runs 50 to 70 minutes via the 405 or 45 to 60 by Kanan Dume Road to PCH. Transit is limited to Metro Line 161, so most households run two cars.
Oak Park vs Agoura Hills: which is better for buying or selling?
Oak Park usually prices a little above Agoura Hills for a comparable house, with the schools as the reason, and it sits in Ventura County with its own small district. Agoura Hills is in Los Angeles County with Las Virgenes schools, more commercial life at Whizin Market Square and Old Agoura horse property. Sellers in Oak Park reach a school-driven family pool; sellers in Agoura Hills reach a broader mix of families, equestrians and Westside move-ups.
Who is the best listing agent in Oak Park?
James Malcom of The Malcom Group lists homes across Oak Park from the Woodland Hills office at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 20 minutes down the 101. Judge any agent on recent closed sales by tract, the ability to explain school boundaries and HOA rules from memory, and reach into West Valley and Westside buyers that a Conejo-only agent never meets. Call (310) 595-0915 for a free valuation.