The Journal · Conejo Valley · Ventura County · Los Angeles County
Market data, neighborhood guides and straight answers from Davis Bartels, a broker who has closed 500+ homes here since 2009.
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North Ranch Country Club explained: the 27 hole course, the 2024 rebuild, Equity and Athletic membership tiers, HOA dues and home prices from $825K to $10M+.
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The Westlake Village county line splits the lake, the schools and the sales tax. See what the LA vs Ventura side means for buyers, from LVUSD vs CVUSD to taxes.
Caruso Conejo Valley guide: 165 apartments approved at The Lakes, 80 at The Commons, and what each means for Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village buyers and sellers.
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Communities we serve
Ten city guides, researched and fact checked by Davis's team: schools, price ranges, HOAs, gates and the streets that matter. Pick a city, or browse every neighborhood.
In clients' words
With just his targeted pre-market roll out and signage before we even hit the MLS we had 6 offers, with the accepted offer being $80,000 over asking.
Davis's industry experience and local knowledge manifested in the small details. It can make or break a deal instantaneously.
He also sent out 500+ handwritten notes to our desired neighborhood, which ended up working for our favor and got us the house of our dreams!
Neighborhood guides
Living in Westlake Village CA: Schools, ZIPs and the County Line
Living in Newbury Park, CA: 2026 Guide to Every Neighborhood
Relocating for a Job in Camarillo or Oxnard? Where to Live
Best Neighborhoods Near Bank of America Westlake Village
A Perfect Weekend in the Conejo Valley: Two Day Itinerary
Live Music in the Conejo Valley: Venues, Seasons and Tickets
Bowling, Arcades and Fun Centers: Conejo Valley and Simi Valley
Things to Do with Teens in the Conejo Valley: Beyond the Mall
Market intelligence
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Public vs private schools Thousand Oaks: CVUSD test scores, $14,419 average private tuition, Oaks Christian costs, acceptance rates, and what the money actually buys.
Westlake Village vs Calabasas: compare 2025 home prices, price per square foot, property and sales taxes, county lines and Las Virgenes schools before you buy.
The downtown Thousand Oaks plan was approved 5 to 0 in June 2026: 240 apartments, a 142 room hotel and a park at the Civic Arts Plaza. What it means for you.
St. Jude School Westlake Village guide: 2026/27 tuition of $8,800, sibling discounts, fees, financial aid, WCEA and WASC accreditation.
Private schools Conejo Valley 2026 guide: Oaks Christian tuition, Carden Conejo, Ascension Lutheran, Newbury Park Adventist.
Carden Conejo new campus explained: the four year lease at the former La Reina site on Janss Road, why the school left Westlake.
Oaks Christian School is now TK through grade 12 in Westlake Village. See 2026 tuition by grade, fees, outcomes and what the two campuses mean for homebuyers.
New restaurants Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village for fall 2026: Erewhon, RED O, Osteria La Buca, La Gita, The Taco Stand and what The Oaks sale means.
Yār on the Lake Westlake Village opened April 14, 2026 in the old Zin Bistro space at The Landing. What changed, what to expect.
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Davis Bartels is Managing Partner and Broker Associate at Pinnacle Estate Properties (California DRE #01933814) and leads the DB Real Estate Group. Licensed since 2009 with 500+ closed transactions and $500M+ in career sales volume across the Conejo Valley, Ventura County and west Los Angeles, including a career best 99 closings and $103M+ in 2025. Top 1% of agents nationally.
We sold our house at way over asking price, highest in our neighborhood to date. Davis was also able to find our dream home for us and get us in at an incredible price.
Rather talk it through? Call or text (805) 341-6125.
A value estimate, a timing question, or a second opinion on a plan. Davis reads every note himself and replies within one business day. No obligation either way.
