Oakcreek at Lang Ranch is 144 late 1990s single family homes at the quiet upper end of Lang Ranch Parkway in Thousand Oaks, where the street ends at the Autumn Ridge trailhead and the elementary school is a short walk down the hill. It suits families and hikers who want a no HOA neighborhood with real lots, some backing straight onto open space. Homes run about $1.39M to $1.95M in 2025 and 2026.
Walk out the front door in Oakcreek on a Saturday morning and the only decision is which way to go. Uphill, the parkway ends at the Autumn Ridge trailhead and a three mile loop through the Lang Ranch open space. Downhill, Lang Ranch Elementary and the neighborhood park are an easy stroll. In between are six quiet streets of 1990s homes with no gate, no association, and lots that run from a tidy 6,000 square feet to nearly an acre against the hills.
| Homes | 144 single family homes |
|---|---|
| Built | 1996 to 1998 |
| Size | 3 to 5 bedrooms, about 2,205 to 2,981 sq ft |
| Price range | About $1.39M to $1.95M in 2025 and 2026 |
| HOA | None |
| Gated | No |
| Lots | About 6,000 sq ft to nearly an acre on the open space edge |
| Schools | Lang Ranch Elementary, Los Cerritos Middle, Westlake High |
Life at the top of Lang Ranch Parkway
Oakcreek sits on the east side of Lang Ranch, in the northeast corner of Thousand Oaks where the city gives way to the Lang Ranch and Woodridge open space. The homes line the upper stretch of Lang Ranch Parkway and the cul de sacs that branch off it: Palmwood Circle, Country Haven Circle, Sweet Clover Street, Cobblecreek Court and Littlefield Court. Next door is Summit at Lang Ranch, a separate neighborhood that buyers sometimes confuse with this one.
The daily rhythm is simple. Mornings bring strollers and dogs heading down to the park and school, and hikers heading up to the trailhead. The cul de sacs are genuinely quiet. The parkway itself is the collector street for the whole upper neighborhood, and on weekend mornings the street parking near the trailhead fills with hikers and mountain bikers.
There is no gate and no association here, which gives the streets a more relaxed, lived in look than the gated enclaves found elsewhere in Lang Ranch. Nobody reviews your paint color or your RV; city rules govern instead.
The homes: similar sizes, very different lots
The houses were built between 1996 and 1998 with three to five bedrooms and roughly 2,205 to 2,981 square feet. One configuration seen here is the four bedroom plan built as three bedrooms plus a downstairs office or den, with an upstairs loft and a three quarter bath on the main floor, which works well for a home office or for a parent who prefers not to climb stairs.
What sets Oakcreek apart is the land. Interior lots are a standard 6,000 square feet or so. Perimeter lots along the open space edge climb to nearly an acre, with the hills behind them instead of a neighbor. Two homes with the same floor plan can be entirely different properties depending on which side of the street they sit on.
That shows in prices. Recent sales ran from about $1.39M to $1.95M in 2025 and 2026, a wide band for a neighborhood where square footage varies so little. Lot size, open space frontage, view and condition vary widely here, so compare like with like. For broader context on where the city is trending, see our Thousand Oaks home values page.
Trails out the front door, and a park with limits
The Autumn Ridge trailhead is at the top of the street, at Westlake Boulevard and Autumn Ridge Drive. The main Autumn Ridge Trail is a three mile loop with about 557 feet of climbing, rated easy and popular with hikers, birders and mountain bikers. A longer 4.6 mile loop adds more elevation, and the open space connects north into the Rancho Simi trail system for anyone who wants a bigger day.
Down the parkway, Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park has a large upgraded playground, a batting cage, a basketball court and a half mile walking loop with a restroom. Parking can be tight. It is a good everyday park, but it is not the full service community park with ball fields, tennis and a community center that Lang Ranch was once promised. That plan was scrapped in 2012 after a study found grading the site could threaten the homes above it. Families who need fields and courts should expect to drive to them.
Schools: a walk to Lang Ranch Elementary
Oakcreek is assigned to Lang Ranch Elementary, Los Cerritos Middle School and Westlake High School in the Conejo Valley Unified School District. Lang Ranch Elementary is a short walk down the parkway, serves roughly 720 students in grades K through 5, holds a 10 out of 10 rating on GreatSchools and an A on Niche, and ranks in the top 5 percent of California elementary schools on SchoolDigger.
Not every Lang Ranch neighborhood feeds the same middle and high school, and the district also offers choice programs, so run the specific address through the CVUSD school locator before you rely on an assignment.
Who Oakcreek suits, and what to check before you buy
This neighborhood fits people who want space, trails and a strong elementary school without paying dues or living behind a gate. It is a strong match for families with young kids and for anyone who hikes or rides most weekends. It is less ideal for buyers who want association amenities like a pool or clubhouse, because there are none.
- Parkway or cul de sac. The parkway carries the traffic for the upper neighborhood plus trailhead parking at the top. Visit on a weekend morning before deciding.
- The open space edge. The big lots are the prize, but with no association there is no shared reserve for slopes. Read the slope maintenance language in the title documents, and because these homes sit directly against wildland, get insurance quotes early rather than at the end of escrow.
- Tax bill. Pull the county tax bill for the specific home and read the line items before assuming anything about special assessments.
- Park expectations. The neighborhood park is modest and the larger community park is not coming.
If you want to see how Oakcreek compares to its neighbors, our guides to Verdigris and Eagle Ridge cover nearby northeast Thousand Oaks, and the full list of Thousand Oaks neighborhoods is a good place to widen the search. We sell across this side of the Conejo Valley and are glad to walk the streets with you.
Owning in Oakcreek at Lang Ranch
What a typical home costs to own
About $10,349/month
- Principal and interest$8,859
- Property tax (about 1.1% of price, Ventura County)$1,490
- HOANone
Estimate for a $1.63M 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 Oakcreek at Lang Ranch, and are glad to talk through how it compares.
Thousand Oaks home prices, the last five years
Questions people ask about Oakcreek at Lang Ranch
Does Oakcreek at Lang Ranch have an HOA?
No. There is no homeowners association and no monthly dues in Oakcreek. That also means no community pool or clubhouse and no architectural committee. City of Thousand Oaks rules govern exterior changes, parking and additions instead of association covenants.
Is Oakcreek at Lang Ranch gated?
No. Oakcreek is an open neighborhood on public streets at the upper end of Lang Ranch Parkway. Some other Lang Ranch neighborhoods are gated with association dues, which is why it is often confused, but this one has neither a gate nor an HOA.
How much do homes in Oakcreek at Lang Ranch cost?
Homes sold for about $1.39M to $1.95M in 2025 and 2026. The spread is wide for a neighborhood where houses measure roughly 2,200 to 3,000 square feet, so look closely at lot size, open space frontage, views and condition when comparing one home to another.
What schools serve Oakcreek at Lang Ranch?
Lang Ranch Elementary, Los Cerritos Middle School and Westlake High School. Lang Ranch Elementary is a short walk down the parkway and rates 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools. Confirm any specific address through the Conejo Valley Unified School District locator before buying.
How close is the Autumn Ridge Trail?
The trailhead is at the top of the street, at Westlake Boulevard and Autumn Ridge Drive. The main loop is about three miles with 557 feet of gain, and a longer 4.6 mile loop connects toward the Rancho Simi trails.
How big are the lots in Oakcreek?
Interior lots are about 6,000 square feet. Homes on the perimeter backing the Lang Ranch open space sit on much larger lots, some approaching an acre, with the hillsides behind them. Lot size is one of the clearest differences between homes in the neighborhood.
Thinking about Oakcreek at Lang Ranch?
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
- City of Thousand Oaks public parcel layer
- Conejo Valley USD school attendance boundaries
- Conejo Open Space Foundation: Autumn Ridge Loop
- Conejo Open Space Foundation: Autumn Ridge trailhead
- AllTrails: Autumn Ridge Trail
- GreatSchools: Lang Ranch Elementary
- Ventura County Trails: Lang Ranch park plan scrapped
- Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park
- Simi Valley Acorn: Autumn Ridge Trail
Facts checked October 2026.
