Gallery is a pocket of 65 single family homes built in 2003 on three quiet streets at the west side of Dos Vientos, a master planned community that backs up to 1,216 acres of open space and more than 41 miles of trails. It suits families who want a 4 or 5 bedroom house of roughly 2,800 to 3,400 square feet, a K-8 school inside the neighborhood, and master association dues of about $104 to $120 a month with no gate and no second association to answer to. Homes here have sold recently for about $1.49M to $1.95M.
Dos Vientos takes its name from the two winds that move through this end of the Conejo Valley, and you feel them on Via Rincon in the late afternoon when the heat breaks and the Boney Mountain ridgeline turns gold. Life in Gallery runs on that rhythm: the school day at Sycamore Canyon, a ride out toward the trails and Twin Ponds, Saturday soccer at the 28 acre community park, and a drive down Borchard Road for anything the little Village center does not have.
| Homes | 65 single family homes |
|---|---|
| Built | 2003 |
| Size | 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2,810 to 3,394 square feet |
| Price range | About $1.49M to $1.95M (recent sales) |
| HOA | About $104 to $120 a month, Dos Vientos Ranch West master association only |
| Gated | No |
| Schools | Sycamore Canyon School (K-8), Newbury Park High |
| Streets | Via Rincon, Via Patricia, Via Quinto |
| Getting around | Borchard Road to the Wendy Drive exit on the 101 |
Life on the west side of Dos Vientos
Gallery sits between Palermo and the Vizcaya streets on the western half of Dos Vientos, the planned community the City of Thousand Oaks approved in 1988 for about 2,350 homes and that finally came out of the ground after the infrastructure went in during 1998. The whole community presses up against Dos Vientos Open Space and the Santa Monica Mountains, so the west side feels like the quiet edge of town rather than the middle of it.
The open space is the point. There are 1,216 acres and more than 41 miles of trails for hiking, cycling and horses, with Twin Ponds inside and a wildlife corridor that runs all the way into Point Mugu State Park. Closer to home, Dos Vientos Community Park on Borchard Road is the largest park in the Conejo Recreation and Park District: 28 acres with a community center, preschool, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, ball fields, soccer, playgrounds and barbecues, open from 7 in the morning until 10 at night.
The Village at Dos Vientos Ranch is the in-neighborhood shopping center, built as a park-like project with restaurants, a deli and a market chosen from resident surveys when it opened. Be honest with yourself about it: the center has turned over restaurants regularly since it opened, so the Village is a convenience, not a dining destination. The bigger grocery run is out toward Newbury Park Plaza, and the real restaurant choice is east toward Thousand Oaks.
The homes: 65 built in 2003, no gate, no second HOA
Every house in Gallery dates to 2003 and the plans are tightly clustered, roughly 2,810 to 3,394 square feet with 4 or 5 bedrooms. That consistency is useful when you are shopping: the difference between one home and another comes down to condition, the lot and the upgrades, not a wide spread of floor plans. Lot sizes, pools and view orientation vary house by house, and the builder is not something we will state until it is confirmed.
What sets Gallery apart from its neighbors is the paperwork. Palermo next door has its own maintenance association on top of the master. Gallery does not. Owners here pay the Dos Vientos Ranch West master association only, about $104 to $120 a month, and there is no gate. For buyers who like the Dos Vientos setting but dislike layered dues, that is a real advantage.
Sales are thin. Six homes changed hands between late 2023 and late 2026, which is about two a year out of 65. Prices ran from about $1.49M to $1.95M with a median near $1.64M. With that few trades, one comp can mislead, so we price Gallery against the surrounding Dos Vientos neighborhoods like Monte Rey and Concerto as well as the homes on these three streets. Our broader Thousand Oaks home values page gives the citywide context.
Sycamore Canyon K-8 and Newbury Park High
Gallery is zoned for Sycamore Canyon School, a public K-8 on Via Rio inside Dos Vientos, and then Newbury Park High. Sycamore Canyon enrolls roughly 940 to 980 students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade and ranks in the top 5 to 10 percent of California elementary schools on SchoolDigger, within a Conejo Valley Unified district that places well statewide.
The K-8 structure matters more than the ranking. Children here stay at one campus from kindergarten through eighth grade and skip the move to a separate middle school that most of Newbury Park makes. For many families that is the single biggest reason to buy in Dos Vientos rather than a few miles east.
Boundaries can split within Dos Vientos and the district has reorganized schools before, so we run every address through the district boundary tool before an offer goes in.
Getting around: Borchard Road is the commute
There is one practical trade-off in Gallery and it is distance to the freeway. From Via Rincon you drive Borchard Road across Dos Vientos to the Wendy Drive exit on the 101 in Newbury Park, several miles of surface street before you touch the freeway. For an Amgen or Thousand Oaks commute that is manageable. For a daily run to the San Fernando Valley or the Westside, add that stretch to every trip and decide whether the quiet is worth it. Turnover here is low, at roughly two sales a year.
The school, the park and the Village are all inside the community, and the open space trail network runs along the edge of Dos Vientos. Weekend traffic on Borchard builds when AYSO Region 42 plays at the community park, roughly half the year beginning in September, and the lighted softball diamonds at the Dos Vientos Playfield south of Via Rio mean evening activity nearby. Gallery is not next to either, but you will notice game day on the main road.
Who Gallery suits, and what to check before you buy
Gallery fits a family that wants a 2003 house of about 3,000 square feet, a K-8 school inside the community, trails at the edge of the neighborhood, and the simplest dues structure in this part of Dos Vientos. It is a poor fit if you want a gate, a short freeway hop, or a walkable restaurant scene. See how it compares with the rest of our Thousand Oaks neighborhood guides.
- Fire. Dos Vientos sits against the Santa Monica Mountains. Check each property in the state Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer before you advise on insurance. Since July 1, 2021, sellers in a high or very high zone must provide documentation of a compliant defensible space inspection, and homes in those zones face stricter construction and vegetation rules. The same winds that make the climate pleasant deserve respect in fire season.
- The dues outliers. Most homes report about $104 to $120 a month, but a couple of recent sales listed dues near $312. That looks like a special assessment or a reporting error. Ask the master association for an assessment history and read the CC&Rs in escrow for rules on paint, solar, RV parking and rentals.
- Mello-Roos. Do not assume there is none. Pull the Ventura County tax bill for the specific property and look for any Community Facilities District line.
- Thin comps. With about two sales a year, insist on a full history of the surrounding Dos Vientos neighborhoods before you settle on a number.
Owning in Gallery
What a typical home costs to own
About $10,771/month
- Principal and interest$9,132
- Property tax (about 1.1% of price, Ventura County)$1,535
- HOA$104
Estimate for a $1.68M home, near the middle of the recent range here, with 20% down at 7.24% (30 year fixed, Freddie Mac, October 29, 2026). Homeowners insurance is extra and varies with fire zone, so get a quote early. Your lender's figures will differ.
Thousand Oaks market, latest data
- Median sale price$1.13M
- Change over 12 months-5.0%
- Typical days on market34
Citywide, three months ending May 2026. Thousand Oaks home values
Our experience here
We sell across this part of the Conejo Valley, including the neighborhoods around Gallery, and are glad to talk through how it compares.
Thousand Oaks home prices, the last five years
Questions people ask about Gallery
Is Gallery in Dos Vientos gated?
No. Gallery is one of the open neighborhoods in Dos Vientos. It has no sub association of its own, so owners pay only the Dos Vientos Ranch West master association, about $104 to $120 a month, and there is no entry gate on Via Rincon, Via Patricia or Via Quinto.
How much do homes in Gallery cost?
Homes in Gallery have sold recently for about $1.49M to $1.95M, with a median near $1.64M. All 65 houses were built in 2003 and run roughly 2,810 to 3,394 square feet with 4 or 5 bedrooms, so condition, lot and upgrades drive most of the price difference.
What schools serve Gallery?
Gallery is zoned for Sycamore Canyon School, a public K-8 on Via Rio inside Dos Vientos, and Newbury Park High in Conejo Valley Unified. Because Sycamore Canyon is K-8, students stay on one campus through eighth grade rather than moving to a separate middle school.
How far is Gallery from the 101 freeway?
Gallery sits on the west side of Dos Vientos, several miles of surface street from the freeway. The usual route is Borchard Road to the Wendy Drive exit on the 101 in Newbury Park. It is a straightforward drive to Amgen and central Thousand Oaks, and a longer one to the San Fernando Valley.
Is Gallery in a wildfire hazard zone?
Dos Vientos borders Dos Vientos Open Space and the Santa Monica Mountains, so wildfire exposure is a real consideration. Check the specific property in the state Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer before writing an offer. Sellers in high or very high zones must document a compliant defensible space inspection, and insurance should be quoted early.
Does Gallery have an HOA?
Yes, but only the master one. Gallery homes belong to the Dos Vientos Ranch West community association at roughly $104 to $120 a month, with no separate neighborhood association like Palermo next door. A couple of recent sales reported dues near $312, so request the assessment history during escrow.
Thinking about Gallery?
Whether you are weighing a move here or wondering what your home would bring, Davis and the team are happy to talk it through, street by street. No obligation.
Sources
- City of Thousand Oaks HOA registry (master and regular associations)
- City of Thousand Oaks Recorded Map Parcels
- Conejo Valley USD elementary attendance boundaries
- Conejo Valley USD high school attendance boundaries
- Cal OSFM Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps
- Dos Vientos, Thousand Oaks (Wikipedia)
- Dos Vientos Open Space (Wikipedia)
- Dos Vientos Community Park (Wikipedia)
- SchoolDigger: Sycamore Canyon School
- Thousand Oaks Acorn: Village at Dos Vientos dining
Facts checked October 2026.
