North Ranch Country Club Estates is the 24 hour guard gated heart of North Ranch: 194 custom estates on lots of one to several acres, strung along ridge roads above the private North Ranch Country Club with Conejo open space trails nearby. It suits buyers who want real land, a staffed gate and quiet without leaving the Westlake Village school orbit. Homes run 5,600 to more than 16,000 square feet and sold for about $3.95M to $13M in 2024 to 2026, with most trading between $4M and $6M.
Every trip home ends the same way: up Lakeview Canyon Road, a nod from the guard house, and then the roads climb and spread out along Country Valley Road, Vista Ridge Lane and Summit View Drive while the houses fall back behind long driveways and acres of slope. There is no through traffic up here. You drive down for school, the 101 and errands, and when you come back the gate closes behind you and the valley goes quiet.
| Homes | 194 custom estates on about 600 acres |
|---|---|
| Built | 1988 to 2021, mostly late 1980s and 1990s with newer rebuilds |
| Price range | About $3.95M to $13M in 2024 to 2026, median near $5.5M |
| Size | About 5,600 to 16,700 sq ft, 4 to 8 bedrooms |
| Lots | One to several acres, typically 1.3 to 1.9 acres |
| HOA | About $983 per month on 2025 and 2026 sales |
| Gated | Yes, 24 hour staffed guard house off Lakeview Canyon Road |
| Schools | Westlake Hills Elementary, Colina Middle, Westlake High |
Life inside the gate
This is the part of North Ranch most people picture when they hear the name: big custom houses, deep setbacks, mature landscaping and a staffed gate that is manned around the clock. There is no through traffic, so the cars you see are residents, their guests and service vehicles.
Scale is what sets it apart from the rest of Westlake Village. Lots run one to several acres, with typical lots between about 1.3 and 1.9 acres depending on the street, so homes sit well apart and privacy comes from distance rather than hedges. Street names like Vista Ridge, Summit View and Royal Vista tell you how the roads lay: along ridges, with the golf course and canyons dropping away below.
It is car dependent by design. Everything, from a quart of milk to a school pickup, means a drive down Lakeview Canyon Road. That is the trade for the quiet.
The homes: custom estates in two price tiers
There was never a production builder here. The land was sold as individual lots and each house was custom designed, which is why nothing repeats and why build dates stretch from 1988 all the way to 2021. The core is late 1980s and 1990s estate construction, with newer builds and full rebuilds scattered through the neighborhood.
Recent sales ran about 5,600 to 16,700 square feet with 4 to 8 bedrooms. Prices in 2024 to 2026 ran from about $3.95M to $13M with a median near $5.5M, and the market really splits in two:
- Original era estates, about $4M to $6M. Large 1990s houses, often ready for a new kitchen and a lighter palette. This is where most sales happen.
- New and fully rebuilt trophy estates, above $9M. Several closings between 2024 and 2026 landed between $9M and $13M, including a $13,000,000 sale on Woodland Grove Court.
Vacant lots still trade inside the gate, at about $2.5M to $2.9M in the same window, so building new remains a real path. Hillside grading, ridgeline and oak tree rules in Thousand Oaks can shape what you do with a lot, so check those requirements with the city before you commit to land.
For the ungated custom streets that surround this enclave, read our North Ranch Custom Estates guide.
The club below and the trails above
The neighborhood sits around North Ranch Country Club, a private 27 hole club on three nines: the Valley, Lakes and Oaks. Ted Robinson Sr. laid out the original course in 1975, and the Valley and Oaks nines were redesigned by Jackson Kahn Design in 2024 with rebuilt greens, reconfigured bunkers and regrassing. Beyond golf there are 11 lighted racquet courts for tennis and pickleball, a comprehensive practice facility and a year round junior tennis program, plus an athletic membership tier for people who do not play golf.
One thing to be clear on: buying a house here does not buy club membership. The club is separate, equity based at the Full and Athletic tiers, with its own dues.
On the other side of the fence is the Conejo open space. The Los Robles trail system runs about 25 miles across roughly 2,000 acres from Westlake Village to Newbury Park, with many neighborhood feeder trails. The Oak Creek Canyon route is a popular 2.9 mile out and back with about 530 feet of climb, and the Conejo Open Space Foundation notes three major trail systems in the North Ranch area, two of them running along high ridges.
Schools and the drive down the hill
The neighborhood is inside the City of Thousand Oaks, in Ventura County, with a Westlake Village mailing address, and it is served by Conejo Valley Unified. Assigned schools are Westlake Hills Elementary, Colina Middle and Westlake High. Westlake High sits at 100 North Lakeview Canyon Road, the same road that leads to the gate, so the high school run is a short drive downhill. North Ranch sits near district boundary lines, so we confirm the assignment by address before anyone commits.
Lakeview Canyon Road is the main way in and out, and it also serves Westlake High, so expect some school hour traffic on the way down the hill. The 101 lies south of the neighborhood and is the corridor in both directions.
For how the rest of the area is priced, our Westlake Village home values page is updated regularly.
What to know before you buy
- Dues have climbed, and some streets may carry two. Dues go to the Club Estates POA, managed by Emmons Company, and ran about $983 a month on 2025 and 2026 sales, up from $683 to $883 on 2024 sales. Part of the neighborhood is also listed within the Westlake North Ranch master association, so get the full assessment stack, the reserve study and any special assessment history during escrow. Ask the association what the dues cover rather than assuming.
- Thousand Oaks rules apply. Despite the mailing address, this is not the City of Westlake Village. Permits run through Thousand Oaks and fire protection comes from Ventura County Fire.
- Fire hazard is a real consideration. The 2025 state fire hazard severity zone map update expanded the very high zones across the area. Since July 1, 2021, selling a home in a high or very high zone requires documentation of a compliant defensible space inspection. Confirm the zone for the specific property with the city and Ventura County Fire, and ask an insurance broker what coverage will look like before you write an offer.
- Golf course adjacency cuts both ways. Fairway lots get the green views and the early morning maintenance, and the 2024 course rebuild means those lots also lived through recent construction on the course.
- The club is a separate budget line. If golf or the courts are the reason you are here, price membership alongside the house.
Who it suits, and what else we would show you
This is a neighborhood for buyers who want acreage and a staffed gate: established families, executives who value privacy, and people who want to build or substantially rebuild on a lot they choose. It is not for anyone who wants to walk to errands, and it is not an entry point to Westlake Village. The gate, the land and the club are the whole point, and the price reflects all three.
If the setting appeals but the budget or the gate does not, the ungated streets covered in our North Ranch Custom Estates guide are the natural comparison. To see how it sits against other gated and custom pockets of the area, our Island Forest and Braemar Homes guides are good next reads, and the full list lives at Westlake Village neighborhoods.
Owning in North Ranch Country Club Estates
What a typical home costs to own
About $49,226/month
- Principal and interest$41,299
- Property tax (about 1.1% of price, Ventura County)$6,944
- HOA$983
Estimate for a $7.58M 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.
Westlake Village market, latest data
- Median sale price$1.67M
- Change over 12 months+14.9%
- Typical days on market45
Citywide, three months ending May 2026. Westlake Village home values
Our experience here
We sell across this part of the Conejo Valley, including the neighborhoods around North Ranch Country Club Estates, and are glad to talk through how it compares.
Westlake Village home prices, the last five years
Questions people ask about North Ranch Country Club Estates
Is North Ranch Country Club Estates gated?
Yes. It is the 24 hour guard gated section of North Ranch, with a staffed guard house you pass through off Lakeview Canyon Road rather than a card reader. About 194 custom estates sit behind it on roughly 600 acres, and there is no through traffic on the interior streets.
How much do homes cost in North Ranch Country Club Estates?
Sales from 2024 to 2026 ran from about $3.95M to $13M, with a median near $5.5M. Original era estates mostly trade between $4M and $6M, while new or fully rebuilt homes have closed between $9M and $13M. Vacant lots sold for about $2.5M to $2.9M over the same period.
What are the HOA dues?
Dues to the Club Estates POA, managed by Emmons Company, ran about $983 a month on 2025 and 2026 sales, up from $683 to $883 a month on 2024 sales. Part of the community is also listed within the Westlake North Ranch master association, so confirm the full set of assessments in escrow. Country club membership is separate and not included.
Does buying a home include North Ranch Country Club membership?
No. North Ranch Country Club is a private club with its own equity based membership at the Full and Athletic tiers, and its own dues. The neighborhood sits around the 27 hole course, but golf, tennis and pickleball access require joining the club separately from owning the house.
Which schools serve North Ranch Country Club Estates?
The neighborhood is in Conejo Valley Unified and is assigned to Westlake Hills Elementary, Colina Middle and Westlake High. Westlake High is on Lakeview Canyon Road, the same road that leads to the gate. North Ranch sits near district boundary lines, so verify the assignment by address.
Is it in Westlake Village or Thousand Oaks?
Both, in a sense. Homes carry a Westlake Village mailing address and 91362 zip, but the land is inside the City of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County. That means Thousand Oaks handles permits and Ventura County Fire provides fire protection, not the City of Westlake Village or Los Angeles County.
Thinking about North Ranch Country Club Estates?
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 (Club Estates POA, acreage, manager)
- City of Thousand Oaks property layer (home count, years built, lot sizes, city jurisdiction)
- Conejo Valley Unified attendance boundaries
- Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- North Ranch Country Club membership
- Golf Digest, North Ranch Country Club Valley course
- Conejo Open Space Foundation, Los Robles trail system
- Redfin public sold records, 2024 to 2026
- Zone Zero Westlake Village, fire regulations and jurisdiction
- The Acorn, Cal Fire map highlights more areas at risk
Facts checked October 2026.
