Thousand Oaks Homes for Sale

Nestled between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles in Ventura County you will find the premiere community known as the City of Thousand Oaks, California. One of the most desirable communities to live, work and raise family, Thousand Oaks sits on 15,000 acres against the Santa Monica Mountains. Comprised of approximately 56 square miles, Thousand Oaks is already home to around 129,300 residents and is a wonderful place for prospective homebuyers to search for a new home.

One of the many things Thousand Oaks offers residents is multiple open spaces and 75 miles of walking, hiking and biking trails. Another great amenity of the community is its Civic Arts Plaza. This jewel of cultural arts was opened in 1994 and hosts all sorts of world-class entertainment, including great ballets, concerts, musicals and children's shows. Thousand Oaks is also a participant in the Amgen Tour of California, the United States’ largest international cycling race.

This family oriented community also boasts a newly revitalized downtown, and a business base that employs over 70,000 people. Additionally, Thousand Oaks has excellent schools and boasts multiple accolades and recognitions. Thousand Oaks was named #1 on the the FBI Safest Cities Rankings in California, and was ranked #4 in the United States in cities with a population larger than 100,000. Thousand Oaks ranked #4 on the “10 Great Cities to Raise Your Kids” list compiled by Kiplinger’s, and it was named one of the 50 greenest cities in the nation by Popular Science Magazine. Not only does the city have abundant impressive features and awards, but it is also within 1 to 1.5 hours of California’s most well-known hot spots such as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios and the Getty Museum. The median household income in Thousand Oaks is around $101,000 and the average home value is approximately $600,000. Thousand Oaks is comprised of over 100 neighborhoods with diverse real estate options including condos, townhomes and single family homes of varying architectural styles. You can find a 3 bedroom, 3 bath with 1,800 square feet for as little as $65,000. At the other end of the spectrum you can find a 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom, 18,000 square foot home for nearly $13 million. This broad price range affords prospective homebuyers abundant options.